[23], Vera was released from the UFC on June 17, 2014, ending his eight-year run with the promotion. BRANDON: Like Forrest GUMP he was running. Arthroscopic surgery repaired the ligaments, but he had nerve damage from the experience, causing him to be unable to use his right arm. TONY: Now that you are in the light-heavy weight division, is this the new home for Vera, or would you still jump to heavy if an opportunity presented itself? 21, 2010 KO/TKO Elbow 1 3:19 loss. Brandon Vera grew up in a house of seven boys and three girls. Brandon Vera. "I'm just blessed," he said. Brandon Vera is 4-0 since joining ONE Championship back in 2014 ONE Championship Winning two titles was always in the back of Vera’s mind, even as … [39][40], Vera started dating Jessica Craven and announced their engagement in April 2017. Vera made his UFC debut at Ultimate Fight Night 2 on October 3, 2005, against BJJ black belt Fabiano Scherner. His military wrestling career was cut short in 1999 when he tore ligaments in his right elbow. Vera was expected to face Australian James Te-Huna on July 11, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV: Munoz vs. Scott Panchik 8x Crossfit Games Athlete. Photo by Tristan ... with his last fight in that weight class being a technical knockout loss against former UFC champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua in the main event of UFC on Fox 4. https://www.wealthypersons.com/jon-jones-net-worth-2020-2021 Raphael Dos Anjos 1 X UFC Champion. MMA: Arjan Bhullar bares his 'advantage' vs Brandon Vera. “The Truth” is all praises for “Buchecha.” “I am very familiar with his grappling accolades. Brandon was born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, on October 10, 1977. Having to cut weight again would suck. And that’s also why Vera wanted the fight in the first place as well as to become a two-division world champion. [43], While staying in the Philippines, he trained Filipino actor, Richard Gutierrez, in martial arts and has been given a role as an assassin for Philippine primetime television show, Kamandag on the GMA Network. Olympic-bound boxers in good condition, assures coach. Paul Cheng KO (punch and head kick) 1 0:26 Bantamweight Reece McLaren def. He fought and won another bout in 2004 before entering the WEC 13 Heavyweight Tournament in 2005, where he won two bouts in one night, including a bout against The Ultimate Fighter 2's Mike Whitehead in the final. Ana Julaton: Decision (unanimous) 3 5:00 Being a champion in any weight class in the UFC means having a target on your back, as there are not only fighters from the UFC, but also from other organizations that are calling out Francis Ngannou. He has beaten the best in the world and at any given moment, at any weight, he is one of the top two grapplers in the world against anyone. Brandon Vera- ONE CHAMPIONSHIP Heavy Weight Champion. I don't want to switch weight classes and lose my mojo. ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera is one of the most well-rounded heavyweight mixed martial artists on the planet. Latest on Brandon Vera including latest news on ESPN. ONE Championship. Now he is back in the weight … Clockwise, it reads mundo (earth), hangin (wind), apoy (fire) and tubig (water). I think Brandon Vera is a better striker and more well rounded, but e ven though he has more experience, he’s also older, so that may also count when he drops weight and faces Aung La. After the stoppage, Vera was upset as he felt he was defending himself effectively.[8][9]. That evening, the Indian wrestling star will challenge ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera for the strap at the previously recorded ONE: DANGAL. Brandon Vera faced some of the biggest names on the roster during his eight year stint with the UFC.He would go on to become the first, and to this date only, heavyweight title holder with ONE Championship and the Fil-Am fighter turns 42 in October.. Vera knows exactly the type of ‘monster’ he could be up against should he meet Almeida in the Circle. Brandon Vera- ONE CHAMPIONSHIP Heavy Weight Champion. Pro debut. Despite Vera significantly outstriking Couture and successfully defending numerous takedown attempts, judges awarded the victory to Couture. 'I've already started my descent down with my weight so that I could start preparing and training for that weight class,' he said. A more focused Vera appeared on the preliminary card of UFC 96. Tony Jeffries Olympic Medallist 7xNational & European Champ. [22] After a competitive first and second round, Rothwell defeated Vera by TKO in the third round. J’den Cox - Olympic Medalist. Vera returned to Virginia where he steadily rehabilitated his arm, and eventually was fit enough to enter the Grapplers Quest submission wrestling competitions on the East Coast. In the main event of ONE: DANGAL, reigning heavyweight king Brandon “The Truth” Vera puts his belt on the line against surging Indian superstar Arjan “Singh” Bhullar! Brandon Vera (Guest) - EP #55 by The Real Quick With Mike Swick Podcast published on 2020-06-05T12:15:14Z Current ONE Championship Heavyweight champion, former WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix champion, US Air Force veteran, and ambassador of good vibes Brandon Vera Skypes Mike in … Raised in Norfolk, Virginia, he was a collegiate wrestler on scholarship at Old Dominion University, but he left after two … monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d", Marina Rodriguez Outstrikes Michelle Waterson in UFC on ESPN 24 Brandon Vera has been the ONE heavyweight champion for five years now. "This will be the first time that Brandon Vera will have to fight a quality opponent since he joined the company in 2014. UFC on FOX 4: Brandon Vera's Road Less Traveled From humble Filipino roots, Brandon "The Truth" Vera rose to great heights as a heavyweight in the UFC. title discussion in the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s lightweight... By: Tristen CritchfieldMarvin anywhere. On March 31 at ONE: A New Era, two-weight champion Aung La N Sang defended his middleweight title, knocking out Ken Hasegawa in their highly anticipated rematch. Following the Scherner bout, he faced Justin Eilers at UFC 57, winning early in the first round by KO. opponents for Jack He lost to the Burmese superstar by technical knockout. Weight class Method Round Time Notes Heavyweight Brandon Vera: def. Events, Gym … [6], Vera then moved to San Diego, California, on December 31, 2003, to accept a training position with City Boxing. United States. [15] However following the fight it was revealed that his opponent Thiago Silva had failed the post-fight drug test. Vera looked flat, somewhat slow and was all but void of the explosiveness that carried him close to the top of the UFC’s heavyweight division. By: Tom FeelyFormer bantamweight champion Dominick Shortly after his win, Aung La N Sang was confronted in the cage by ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera, who challenged him for his light heavyweight belt. ... Brandon Vera (112.3kg/247.5lbs) VS Paul Cheng (113.4kg/250.0lbs) [35] It was later announced that he would be defending his ONE Heavyweight title against Arjan Bhullar at ONE Infinity 2. Vera was defeated by Brazilian Thiago Silva via unanimous decision (30–26, 30–27, and 30–27) on January 1, 2011 at UFC 125. Before fully devoting all his time and energy for his next title defense, Vera said he first had the time of his life as a guest coach on the upcoming reality show The Apprentice: ONE Championship Edition. Brandon Vera: TKO (punches) 4 4:09 Light Heavyweight Lyoto Machida: def. [17], Vera defeated Eliot Marshall on October 29, 2011 at UFC 137 via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, and 29–28). [24], On July 13, 2014, it was confirmed that Vera had signed with Singapore-based promotion ONE FC. Being a champion in any weight class in the UFC means having a target on your back, as there are not only fighters from the UFC, but also from other organizations that are calling out Francis Ngannou. 2019 and 2020 World Champion. Weight: 230 lbs. Indonesia mulls taxing trade in cryptocurrencies. Arjan Bhullar Predicts Finish Of Heavyweight World Champ Brandon Vera Arjan “Singh” Bhullar will have the weight of a nation on his shoulders come Saturday, 15 May. ONE: Dangal Interviews took place ahead of ONE Championship’s next event. Hermansson, but he looked to be nothing short of a top-flight... By: Tristen CritchfieldIn case you didn’t hear him on Saturday night, Anthony Brandon Vera grew up in a house of seven boys and three girls. Ironpinoy Activepinoy first online magazine for fitness, wellness, crossfit, powerlifting, sports and bodybuilding in the Philippines. There's a reason why Brandon Vera is looking very trim these days. Vera, the reigning ONE heavyweight world champion, is scheduled to lock horns against Myanmar's favorite son and two-division champion in the main event of ONE: Century Part 2 on October 13 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. monitoring_string = "5eb5a0f65cbe346d74f978e14db1b00d" Subsequent to the bout, Rothwell tested positive for elevated testosterone levels. 265 lbs. proud member of the bantamweight Top 10. [38] In September 2014, Kerry filed for divorce. Vera had his second loss at UFC 85 against Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Fabrício Werdum via TKO. J’den Cox - Olympic Medalist. Cruz highlights a jam-packed undercard, as he takes on Casey 2005 WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal. BRANDON: Like I said earlier I'm not sure. In August, the UFC announced the "return" of Vera. At Irvin's school, he was introduced to mixed martial arts. 240 lbs. Vera won the fight via KO due to knees from the clinch midway through the second round. On March 31 at ONE: A New Era, two-weight champion Aung La N Sang defended his middleweight title, knocking out Ken Hasegawa in their highly anticipated rematch. The UFC suspended Rothwell for nine months, despite the Wisconsin commission only issuing him with an administrative warning. Vera. Striker. By: Tristen CritchfieldDon’t look now, but Rob Font is a Boxing Coach Expects Clash of Styles Between Anderson Silva, Julio... One Championship 36 - Spirit of Champions, Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media LLC, and its owned and operated websites may receive a small, By the Numbers: One Championship ‘Dangal’ Pre-Fight Edition, By The Numbers: Edson Barboza vs. Shane Burgos, 5 Things You Might Not Know About Arjan Singh Bhullar. 4 Aung La N Sang defeated Brandon Vera for … White had been telling the media prior to UFC 65 that the winner of the Vera-Mir fight would face the winner of the Tim Sylvia-Jeff Monson bout, which was also being held that same night, for the championship. [36] Their fight was later postponed as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sports. He currently resides in San Diego, California, USA. Muay Thai. In 2016, Vera revealed that he was relocating to the Philippines full time, to help grow the sport of mixed martial arts in his ancestral homeland. Arjan Bhullar. KOs 5 (62%) Subs Vera was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia,[5] and attended Lake Taylor High School where he excelled in wrestling and earned a four-year athletic scholarship to Old Dominion University. Vera returned to the Heavyweight division after an absence of 5 years and faced Ben Rothwell at UFC 164 on August 31, 2013. ONE Championship. Vera showed great heart after being rocked early in the second round, but as both fighters showed early signs of fatigue in the late stages of the second round, Vera ultimately succumbed to Rua's power. Bruno “Puccibull” Pucci – No-Gi BJJ World Champion. Vera lost a close fight to Randy Couture via unanimous decision on November 14, 2009 at UFC 105, with the media comparing the decision to a previous UFC event (UFC 104 Machida-Rua) which prompted that MMA judging should be changed. Now he is back in the weight … Headliner. [28][29][30][31], As the first fight of his new ten-bout contract with ONE, Vera challenged Aung La Nsang for the ONE Light Heavyweight Championship at ONE Championship: Century on October 13, 2019. Weight: 230 lbs. Brandon "The Truth" Vera (16-8-0, 1 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of San Diego, California and the #71st ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. [44], In the latter part of his training for UFC 89, Vera was reportedly held at gun point by two men attempting to rob the house in which he was staying. Mike Chandler 3 X Bellator Champion. Pro debut. He was released from the Air Force on a medical discharge. May 11, 2021. Smith would like to remind everyone that he isn’t going Vera successfully defended his title via knockout in the first round against Cage Warriors Heavyweight Champion, Mauro Cerilli who was on his promotional debut at ONE Championship: Conquest of Champions on November 23, 2018. Vera won the fight by TKO in the first round. At ONE: Century – Part 2, scheduled for October 13 in Tokyo, he’ll have the chance to make that dream come true when he challenges Aung La N Sang for the ONE light heavyweight strap.. Vera says he’s feeling better than ever as this career-defining challenge draws closer. Defining Moments: Brandon Vera; The UFC Lightweight Title: A Visual History; ... 162.56 cm Weight 125 lbs 56.7 kg Association: Evolve MMA Class: Flyweight. BRANDON: Like Forrest GUMP he was running. Brandon Vera gets into the cage to challenge the ‘Burmese Python’ – who agrees to fight the Filipino heavyweight champion in Tokyo in October. He also has two other brothers and another sister outside of the family in which he was raised and they were occasionally involved in his life. Alistair Overeem. Weight. Ex-UFC fighter, Brandon Vera, is one such name. With Vera's success as a trainer and a mixed martial arts fighter, Dion gave Vera partial ownership of City Boxing.[5]. PBA: Paul Lee feels younger, deadlier in healthier weight. UFC 164: Pettis submits Bendo to take title UFC 137 results: Brandon Vera defeats Eliot Marshall by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Vera faced Jon Jones on March 21, 2010, at UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones and lost via TKO in the first round after an elbow from Jones broke Vera's face in three places. As a professional athlete, Vera has been performing for 18 years. Brandon Vera packed on some serious muscle to move to Heavyweight. Born: 1977-10-10. BRANDON: Like I said earlier I'm not sure. [25] His debut was on December 5, 2014 against Igor Subora at ONE Fighting Championship: Warrior's Way. He was born to a Filipino father, Ernesto, and an Italian mother, but raised by his Filipino stepmother, Amelia. Mauricio Rua, Brandon Vera, Lyoto Machida and Ryan Bader -- otherwise known as the quartet of UFC light heavyweights vying to determine the next No. This fight is widely considered the best performance of Vera's career, despite the loss. Ex-UFC fighter, Brandon Vera, is one such name. As a professional athlete, Vera has been performing for 18 years. By: Tristen CritchfieldCharles Vera's victory secured him a championship bout against then title-holder Tim Sylvia, but a contract dispute with the UFC forced him to be replaced by Randy Couture. He currently resides in San Diego, California, USA. The majority of Alistair Overeem’s increase in size came prior to his UFC career, … Kasik made her mixed martial arts debut on May 15, 2009 at Bellator Fighting Championships 7 and defeated Leslie Smith by unanimous decision.. She later signed with Strikeforce and faced Kim Couture at Strikeforce Challengers: Woodley vs. Bears on November 20, 2009. Li Wei Bin TKO (corner stoppage) 2 5:00 Women's Flyweight Irina Mazepa def. Vera is now scheduled to face Bhullar at ONE Championship: Dangal on May 15, 2021. [13][14] Vera was released by the UFC with a 7–6 record in the organization. WINS 16. Filipino-American mixed martial arts fighter. Height. Scott Panchik 8x Crossfit Games Athlete. Vera stated that the incident did not affect his performance against Keith Jardine.[45]. Reinier de Ridder made history at ONE on TNT 4 by claiming the light heavyweight title from Aung La N Sang in Singapore to become a double champ – and then called out heavyweight king Brandon Vera. She was featured on the second season of Oxygen's Fight Girls. Brandon Vera and Paul Cheng make weight ahead of ONE Heavyweight world championship bout. Poirier. He lost to the Burmese superstar by technical knockout. However, he dropped o… May 11, 2021. At UFC 60, Vera defeated Assuerio Silva with a guillotine choke in the first round. Reach: 78" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Oct 10, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: … Aung La N Sang did the unthinkable, knocking out heavyweight king Brandon Vera in the second round of an incredible finale to ONE: CENTURY PART II in Toyko. Born Oct 10, 1977 Age 43 Debut -Height 6'2" 188 cm Weight 205 lbs 93 kg Reach--Stance-SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA United States Sport MMA Division Light Heavyweight Team Alliance MMA. Reach: 78" STANCE: Orthodox DOB: Oct 10, 1977 Career statistics: SLpM: 3.03 Str. Shortly after his win, Aung La N Sang was confronted in the cage by ONE heavyweight champion Brandon Vera, who challenged him for his light heavyweight belt. There, his solitary training methods (he did not belong to a camp and trained and cut weight on his own) caught the attention of Lloyd Irvin, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu Black Belt and coach, who invited him to train with his school. Brandon Vera may have bitten more than he can chew by coming down a weight class to challenge Aung La N Sang for the ONE light heavyweight world title, according to mixed martial arts analyst Nissi Icasiano. However, he dropped out of Old Dominion after a year and a half when he felt college was not for him, and enlisted himself in the United States Air Force. On November 18, he stopped former heavyweight champion Frank Mir by TKO due to strikes in just 69 seconds at UFC 65 in Sacramento, California. Pictures: Floyd Mayweather, Logan Paul Face-Off, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars, Kevin Lee calls out Mike Perry for ducking. He was born to a Filipino father, Ernesto, and an Italian mother, but raised by his Filipino stepmother, Amelia. 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[42], Vera has a tattoo on his back, inked in the Filipino writing system called Baybayin. Saunders. And that’s also why Vera wanted the fight in the first place as well as to become a two-division world champion. Current heavyweight champion Vera, 42, took a leap of faith stepping down to challenge light-heavyweight king Aung La. Vera is the 2005 WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix Champion. Originally unanimous decision loss; result overturned after Silva falsified his urine sample. Brandon "The Truth" Vera (16-8-0, 1 NC) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of San Diego, California and the #71st ranked Top Heavyweight MMA fighter. UFC 259 was headlined by a trio of title fights. [10] Vera won via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, and 30–27). He had an impressive performance against Mike Patt, showing a more aggressive and intense striking approach and stopping him via TKO (leg kicks) in the second round. Following the fight, Vera incurred criticism for his performance since his return to the UFC having been victorious in only one of his last four fights. He also broke his left hand at 4:40 of the first round. Weidman. Weight class Method Round Time Notes Light Heavyweight Maurício Rua: def. He successfully defended his heavyweight title, winning by TKO in the first round. It was the first time Vera was not on the main card since he made his debut in the UFC. Many have long clamored for Brandon Vera’s light-heavyweight debut, and though the move was met with victory over little-known UFC newcomer Andy Reese, there was only marginal success. Brandon Vera "The Truth" 16 - 8 - 0. [37], Vera's former wife, Kerry, is also a mixed martial artist who formerly fought for the now-defunct Strikeforce. He won the fight against Adam Rivera via TKO in the first round. At City Boxing, Vera excelled as a trainer and was taken under the wing of owner Mark Dion, who became his manager and introduced him to kickboxing great Rob Kaman. 6'2". Dan Hooker might fight loser of Tony/Dariush(DUCK CHRONICLES), Weekend Boxing Knockouts & Highlights Roundup: Canelo Stops 6' 2". UFC 164's Brandon Vera, once a promising prospect in the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, may be fighting for his job against Ben Rothwell at BMO Harris Bradley Center in … [46] He has been working on opening a branch of Alliance MMA. He also has two other brothers and another sister outside of the family in which he was raised and they were occasionally involved in his life. The fight was controversially stopped by referee Dan Miragliotta as Werdum mounted him and landed some ground and pound. In the Air Force, Vera joined the wrestling team and trained at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Gear up for the titanic ONE: DANGAL main event between ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera and Indian superstar Arjan Bhullar! A slimmed down Brandon Vera says he’s moving down in weight … At UFC 89, Vera lost to Keith Jardine via a narrow split decision. Brandon Vera. [7] Vera lost for the first time via unanimous decision. AGE: 43 San Diego, California. Watch as "The Truth" Friday, May 14, 2021 Mike Chandler 3 X Bellator Champion. Brandon was born in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, on October 10, 1977. Raphael Dos Anjos 1 X UFC Champion. Vera was scheduled to face Julianna Pena at Strikeforce … MMA career. Mark Striegl Submission (rear-naked choke) 3 3:33 Flyweight Eugene Toquero def. At ONE Championship: Fire & Fury on January 31, 2020, Vera announced that he would be defending his ONE Heavyweight Championship on May 29 in Manila, with an opponent yet to be announced. Following a successful title defense in March, La Nsang now faces possibly the biggest fight of his career when he takes on former UFC veteran Brandon Vera at ONE Championship: Century - … [16] As a result of this, Vera was re-hired by the UFC and the result of the Silva fight was changed to a no contest, resulting in Vera's UFC record changing to 7–5–0–1. TONY: Now that you are in the light-heavy weight division, is this the new home for Vera, or would you still jump to heavy if an opportunity presented itself? [26] Vera won the fight via knockout after landing a counter straight left at 3:54 minutes in the first round.[27]. Ryan Bader: KO (punch) 2 1:32 Lightweight Joe Lauzon: def. Reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon Vera is one of the most well-rounded mixed martial artists on the planet. ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera knows that evolution is a crucial aspect of staying on top.. 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