Rodrigo Vera knocks out Kangjie Zhu at UFC Fight Night 277 in Macau
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
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Rodrigo Vera won against Kangjie Zhu at UFC Fight Night 277 on June 2, 2026. Vera secured a knockout in under two minutes, marking a strong start to his UFC career. He highlighted his disappointment at not being selected for 'The Ultimate Fighter' but stated he is determined to make his mark in the featherweight division. Vera's performance provided a disappointing outcome for local fans in Macau.
- •Rodrigo Vera wins by knockout in less than two minutes.
- •The fight took place at Galaxy Macau on June 2, 2026.
- •Vera had previously auditioned for 'The Ultimate Fighter'.
- •He emphasizes his readiness to compete in the featherweight division.
- •Zhu suffers a setback in his UFC debut.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Rodrigo Vera keeps 'TUF' snub chip on shoulder after UFC Macau
"Rodrigo Vera won't let the UFC forget he got passed over for "The Ultimate Fighter."
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