Junior Tafa and George Tokkos are scheduled to face off in the octagon tonight at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. This light heavyweight contest is part of the undercard for the UFC on ESPN 70 event. The main event of the night features a heavyweight clash between Derrick Lewis and Tallison Teixeira.
Junior Tafa, nicknamed “The Juggernaut,” represents New Zealand. His last fight saw him secure a TKO victory over Sean Sharaf. Known for his powerful striking, all six of his career wins have come by knockout. George Tokkos, fighting out of England under the moniker “Tuco,” recently suffered a unanimous decision loss to Navajo Stirling. Despite this, he holds a professional record of ten wins with six knockouts in the light heavyweight division.
What time is Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos fight
Live broadcast coverage for the UFC on ESPN 70 event, featuring the Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos bout on the undercard, is expected to begin at 06:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Please refer to the table below for approximate start times in various regions.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos Ring Walks (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 06:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 10:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, July 13, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
The full UFC on ESPN 70 event is scheduled for July 12, 2025, taking place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, United States.
Keep in mind that the exact timing for specific fights, like Tafa vs Tokkos on the undercard, can shift depending on how quickly earlier bouts conclude. It`s recommended to stay updated with live coverage for any schedule adjustments.
For viewers outside the Eastern Standard Time zone, please consult local programming guides or use a reliable time zone converter to determine the correct viewing times for this exciting event.
How and where to watch the Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos Fight
The Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos fight, along with the rest of the UFC on ESPN 70 card, can be watched via ESPN+ in the United States.
| Region | Live-streaming |
|---|---|
| USA | ESPN+ |
Fighters Details
Junior Tafa
- Nationality: New Zealand
- Height: 190 cm
- Weight: 109.3 kg
- Total Fights: 9
- Record: 6 wins / 3 losses / 0 draws
George Tokkos
- Nationality: England
- Height: 193 cm
- Weight: 93.0 kg
- Total Fights: 15
- Record: 10 wins / 5 losses / 0 draws
UFC on ESPN 70 Fight Card
Here is the complete fight card for the event:
- Derrick Lewis vs Tallison Teixeira (Heavyweight Main Event)
- Stephen Thompson vs Gabriel Bonfim (Welterweight)
- Calvin Kattar vs Steve Garcia (Featherweight)
- Nate Landwehr vs Morgan Charriere (Featherweight)
- Vitor Petrino vs Austen Lane (Light Heavyweight)
- Junior Tafa vs George Tokkos (Light Heavyweight)
- Max Griffin vs Chris Curtis (Welterweight)
- Jake Matthews vs Chidi Njokuani (Welterweight)
- Lauren Murphy vs Eduarda Moura (Women`s Flyweight)
- Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Valter Walker (Light Heavyweight)
- Mitch Ramirez vs Mike Davis (Lightweight)
- Fatima Kline vs Melissa Martinez (Women`s Strawweight)
