Brandon Vera "The Truth"
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| Born: |
Virginia, USA |
| Fighting Out Of: |
San Diego, CA |
| Age: |
32 |
| Height: |
6' 2" (188 cm) |
| Weight: |
205 lbs. (93 kg) |
| Overall MMA Record (W-L-D): |
11-5-0 |
| Strengths: |
Excellent Kicks, Knees, and Elbows, good grappling |
| Languages Spoken: |
English |
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Brandon Vera Photo Gallery:
Brandon Vera WEC™ Fight History:
| Result |
Opponent |
Method |
Event |
Date |
Round |
Time |
| Loss |
Jon Jones |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES |
Mar-21-2010 |
1 |
3:19 |
| Loss |
Randy Couture |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 105 COUTURE vs VERA |
Nov-14-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Krzysztof Soszynski |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 102 COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA |
Aug-29-2009 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Michael Patt |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® 96 JACKSON vs JARDINE |
Mar-7-2009 |
2 |
1:27 |
| Loss |
Keith Jardine |
Split Decision |
UFC® 89 BISPING vs LEBEN |
Oct-18-2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Reese Andy |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® Silva vs Irvin |
Jul-19-2008 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Loss |
Fabricio Werdum |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® 85 BEDLAM |
Jun-7-2008 |
1 |
4:40 |
| Loss |
Tim Sylvia |
Unanimous Decision |
UFC® 77 HOSTILE TERRITORY |
Oct-20-2007 |
3 |
5:00 |
| Win |
Frank Mir |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® 65: BAD INTENTIONS |
Nov-18-2006 |
1 |
1:09 |
| Win |
Assuerio Silva |
Submission (Other) |
UFC® 60: Hughes vs. Gracie |
May-27-2006 |
1 |
2:39 |
| Win |
Justin Eilers |
Knock Out |
UFC® 57: Liddell vs Couture 3 |
Feb-4-2006 |
1 |
1:25 |
| Win |
Fabiano Scherner |
Technical Knock Out |
UFC® Fight Night™ 2 |
Oct-3-2005 |
2 |
3:22 |
| Win |
Andre Mussi |
Knock Out |
WEC®: Heavyweight Explosion |
Jan-22-2005 |
1 |
0:51 |
| Win |
Mike Whitehead |
Submission (Other) |
WEC®: Heavyweight Explosion |
Jan-22-2005 |
2 |
1:12 |
Fighter Biography
Training: I train 2x, sometimes 3x, a day up here in Big Bear.
When and why did you start training for fighting? I trained at the Olympic Training Center and saw a lot of fighters come through there, Randy, Matt, Dan, Mike V, after the 2000 Olympic year. I took a couple of years off from training or doing anything. I started to watch the MMA shows, saw Randy beating up everyone. I was like “hey I can do that”. So, I started training.
What ranks and titles have you held? I’m a 2x Pan-American Champion, Abu-Dhabi veteran, 8x Grapplers Quest Champion, W.K.A. Muay Thai National champion, Lloyd Irvin Brown Belt.
Do you have any heroes? The Incredible Hulk.
What is your favorite technique? Flying Yoga Wrist Lock
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? That I’ve stayed the path, all my decisions have been correct. It’s finally MY time to shine.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Old Dominion University, still working on my Degree.
What was your job before you started fighting? I was in the Military. USAF.
Jul-30-2010 - WEC: Varner vs. Henderson (re-air)
