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Rodrigo Vera

"El Gato Loco"
22-1-1PeruPeruLast 5
Amateur MMA 3-0

Last fight: Win vs Zhu Kangjie · TKO · May 30, 2026

LAST FIGHT
WINvs Zhu KangjieTKO · R1 1:50
UFCUFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo·May 30, 2026

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CAREER SUMMARY

Rodrigo Vera holds a professional MMA record of 22-1-1. Vera has won 22 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 10 by decision. Most recent fight: May 30, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'8"173 cm
Weight
145 lbs66 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Oct 18, 1995
Age
31
Nationality
Peru
Birthplace
Callao Region, Peru

Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Zhu Kangjie
    UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo· May 30, 2026· Featherweight· 22-1-1 vs 21-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:50
  2. WIN
    vs João Oliveira
    Shooto Brasil 131· Aug 1, 2025· Featherweight· 21-1-1 vs 14-6
    UD
  3. WIN
    vs Jonathan Caetano
    LFA 209: De Lara vs. Henrique· May 24, 2025· Featherweight· 20-1-1 vs 8-3
    UD
  4. WIN
    vs Arivaldo Lima da Silva
    FFC 81: Vera vs. Carnica· Sep 25, 2024· Featherweight· 19-1-1 vs 19-12
    UD
  5. WIN
    vs Cleverson Luiz
    FFC 78· Jul 18, 2024· Featherweight· 18-1-1 vs 10-7
    TKO
    R1 · 1:20
  6. WIN
    vs Carlos Eduardo×4Title bout · Title win #4
    FFC 76: Vera vs. Eduardo· May 23, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-1-1 vs 15-6-1
    UD
  7. WIN
    vs Rogerio Ferreira
    FFC 70· Dec 14, 2023· Featherweight· 16-1-1 vs 18-16
    TKO
    R1 · 3:26
  8. WIN
    vs Rickson Zenidim×3Title bout · Title win #3
    FFC 57: Vera vs. Zenidim· Feb 2, 2023· Bantamweight· 15-1-1 vs 13-1
    UD
  9. WIN
    vs Jonathan Martinez×2Title bout · Title win #2
    FFC 53: Argentina· Sep 22, 2022· Bantamweight· 14-1-1 vs 9-6
    UD
  10. WIN
    vs NICOLAS VARELA×1Title bout · Title win #1
    FFC 50: Basurto vs. Juarez· May 19, 2022· Bantamweight· 13-1-1 vs 10-5
    SUB
    R2 · 1:55
  11. WIN
    vs Abimael Sagrero
    FFC 48: Mexico· Dec 4, 2021· Featherweight· 12-1-1 vs 0-1
    SUB
    R1 · 3:48
  12. WIN
    vs Juan Díaz
    FFC 47: Vera vs. Diaz· Oct 23, 2021· Bantamweight· 11-1-1 vs 7-1-1
    UD
  13. WIN
    vs Mauricio Gomez Oquendo
    FFC 46: Gavidia vs. Mollinedo· Jul 17, 2021· Bantamweight· 10-1-1 vs 7-5
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Carlos Ciappino
    FFC 44: Basurto vs. Ribovics· Dec 10, 2020· Featherweight· 9-1-1 vs 10-4
    TKO
    R1 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs Eduardo Torres Caut
    Combate 38: Combate Peru· May 31, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-1-1 vs 10-0
    UD
  16. WIN
    vs Fernando Kleiton
    ICC 3: Peru vs. Brasil· Feb 23, 2019· Bantamweight· 8-0-1 vs 7-4-2
    TKO
    R1 · 2:27
  17. WIN
    vs Roy Quispe×1Title bout · Title win #1
    Redemption Fighters 6· Sep 27, 2018· Bantamweight· 7-0-1 vs 5-4
    UD
  18. DRAW
    vs Carlos HuachinTitle bout
    300 Sparta 26· Jun 15, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-0-1 vs 8-3-2
    DEC
  19. WIN
    vs Marcos Antônio
    300 Sparta 25· Apr 12, 2018· Bantamweight· 6-0 vs 3-5
    TKO
    R3 · 2:39
  20. WIN
    vs Junior Chate Ramos
    300 Sparta 20· Sep 1, 2017· Bantamweight· 5-0 vs 1-2
    UD
  21. WIN
    vs Sebastian Noriega
    Dojo Fights 1· Apr 8, 2017· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 1-5
    TKO
    R1 · 1:41
  22. WIN
    vs Oscar Eduardo Aragon Poma
    300 Sparta 16· Feb 3, 2017· 3-0 vs 2-6-1
    TKO
    R2 · 2:19
  23. WIN
    vs Diego Leksander
    300 Sparta 14· Dec 2, 2016· 2-0 vs 2-10
    SUB
    R1 · 4:17
  24. WIN
    vs Carlos Diego Guado
    300 Sparta 9· Feb 18, 2016· 1-0 vs 0-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:51

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

Camp

  • Chute Boxe - Diego Lima

Career stats

Pro MMARecord: 22-1-1 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed9.27per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.82per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed8.18per 15 min
100% success
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 1-0-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed9.27per min
59% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.82per min
50% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed8.18per 15 min
100% success
Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Rodrigo Vera earns per fight.

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1818▲14
Peak
1818May 30, 2026
Rated fights
23
150016001700180020172019202120232025Feb 18, 2016 · 1541Dec 2, 2016 · 1561Feb 3, 2017 · 1593Apr 8, 2017 · 1617Sep 1, 2017 · 1636Apr 12, 2018 · 1657Sep 27, 2018 · 1672Feb 23, 2019 · 1690May 31, 2019 · 1671Dec 10, 2020 · 1668Jul 17, 2021 · 1679Oct 23, 2021 · 1696Dec 4, 2021 · 1708May 19, 2022 · 1729Sep 22, 2022 · 1741Feb 2, 2023 · 1757Dec 14, 2023 · 1768May 23, 2024 · 1784Jul 18, 2024 · 1788Sep 25, 2024 · 1792May 24, 2025 · 1798Aug 1, 2025 · 1804May 30, 2026 · 18181818

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Frequently asked questions

When does Rodrigo Vera fight next?

Rodrigo Vera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Rodrigo Vera's record?

Rodrigo Vera's professional MMA record is 22-1-1.

Who is Rodrigo Vera fighting next?

Rodrigo Vera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Rodrigo Vera fight last?

Rodrigo Vera most recently fought Zhu Kangjie at UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo on Saturday, May 30, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Rodrigo Vera fight in?

Rodrigo Vera fights at Featherweight.

How many knockouts does Rodrigo Vera have?

Rodrigo Vera has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How tall is Rodrigo Vera?

Rodrigo Vera is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Rodrigo Vera weigh?

Rodrigo Vera weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).

What is Rodrigo Vera's reach?

Rodrigo Vera has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Rodrigo Vera?

Rodrigo Vera is 31 years old (born Oct 18, 1995).

Where is Rodrigo Vera from?

Rodrigo Vera is from Peru.

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