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Rodrigo Vera knocks out Zhu Kangjie at UFC Macau in under two minutes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:41 AM

Last updated May 30, 2026

Rodrigo Vera knocks out Zhu Kangjie at UFC Macau in under two minutes

Summary

Rodrigo Vera made a notable debut in the UFC by defeating Zhu Kangjie via knockout in less than two minutes during the preliminary card at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026. The event took place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China. Both fighters started aggressively, but Vera quickly gained the upper hand, demonstrating his striking prowess. This victory positions Vera as a promising contender in the promotion and adds excitement to the lightweight division. Following this performance, Vera could be set for more significant matchups in the future.

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By the Numbers

•Rodrigo Vera earns a knockout victory in his UFC debut
•Zhu Kangjie was a contract winner from Road To UFC
•The fight occurred at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026
•Vera's victory took place at Galaxy Arena in Macau, China

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Peruvian prospect Rodrigo Vera announced his arrival in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in emphatic fashion this morning (Sat., May 30, 2026), knocking out Road To UFC (RTU) contract winner Zhu Kangjie in less than two minutes on the UFC Macau preliminary card inside Galaxy Arena in Macau, SRA, China. Both fighters came out aggressively […]
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