Rodrigo Vera vs Zhu Kangjie: Result and Prediction
UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo · May 30, 2026
Result
Rodrigo Vera defeated Zhu Kangjie by KO/TKO in round 1 (01:50:00) at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo on May 30, 2026.
The FIGHT//AI model had Rodrigo Vera as the favourite at 50%, so the result went with the model.
Model prediction
The FIGHT//AI headline probability gave Rodrigo Vera a 50% chance to beat Zhu Kangjie (Zhu Kangjie 50%).
The betting market prices Rodrigo Vera at 53% (-124) and Zhu Kangjie at 47% (+106), with the bookmaker margin removed.
Our model is more positive on Zhu Kangjie than the bookmakers: 46% for Rodrigo Vera against the market's 53%. A gap like this is where value bets come from.
Vera faces a tough challenge against Kangjie, whose striking power and cardio could exploit Vera's recent struggles and lead to a potential finish.
How the model expected it to end
Method of victory, either fighter: decision 47%, KO/TKO 45%, submission 8%. The most likely way this 3-round featherweight fight ends is on the scorecards.
Fight length: goes the distance 47%.
Key factors
- Kangjie's striking power
- Vera's defensive skills
- Kangjie's cardio advantage
Tale of the tape
| Rodrigo Vera | Zhu Kangjie | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-0 | 0-1 |
| Age | 31 | 31 |
| Height | 5'7" (170 cm) | 5'8" (173 cm) |
| UFC fights | 1 | 1 |
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