Last fight
Win
Kangjie vs Vera
May. 30, 2026
Stats & Records
14
Fight Win Streak
9
Wins by Knockout
8
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 17
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 29
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 1
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Lima, Peru
Trains at
Pitbull Martial Arts Center
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
66.00
Weight
145.00
Octagon Debut
May. 30, 2026
- Pro since 2016
- 14-fight win streak, last and only loss came in May 2019
- Nine wins by KO, three by submission (Guillotine, RNC, Kimura)
- Nine first-round finishes, two second-round finishes, one third-round finish
- Undefeated 8-0 at featherweight, 13-1-1 at bantamweight, 1-0 at lightweight
- Has a win over countryman and fellow UFC fighter Juan Diaz
- Won Fusion Fighting Championship Bantamweight Title in October 2021, defended it four times (defeated the UFC’s Juan Diaz by Decision)
- Only pro loss came in May 2019 vs DWCS-vet Eduardo Torres
- One of seven Peruvian fighters in the UFC (Claudio Puelles, Daniel Marcos, Gaston Bolanos, Jose Ochoa, Juan Diaz, & Kevin Borjas)
UFC Fight Night (5/30/36) Vera stopped Zhu Kangjie via strikes at 1:50 of the first round
What does fighting in the UFC mean to you? It’s a childhood dream come true and the beginning of the dream of the man I am today.
When and why did you start training to fight? I was bullied as a kid in my neighborhood, and I had to learn how to defend myself. I started training in the park and later joined a gym near my house.
Who is your favorite fighter and why? Georges St-Pierre, because he represents everything a martial artist and an athlete should be. He’s someone I truly admire and look up to.
Do you have any heroes outside of fighting? My mother and my grandmother.
What are your current martial arts ranks? I’m a BJJ black belt.
Any notable professional competition achievements? National BJJ Champion.
What fight do you consider the most important of your career and why? I believe I’ve had several important fights, but my fight against Carlos Huachin in 2018 was a turning point in my career.
Is there a cause you’d like to use your platform for? Helping others and showing that no matter where you come from, you can always rise above your circumstances.
Beyond championships or money, what motivates you? To be living proof that anything is possible for those who never give up.
Did you attend university? If so, what degree did you earn? I didn’t attend university, but I studied physical training and conditioning courses.
What did you do for work before you started fighting? I worked as a courier and a waiter.
Favorite grappling technique: The Electric Chair.
Favorite striking technique: Superman Punch.
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I’m a simple person. I have a girlfriend, no children, and a cat. Outside of fighting, I enjoy playing video games and spending weekends having barbecues while watching the UFC.
