Dubbed as "the Truth", Brandon Vera is a fighter many thought would rise to the top of the MMA world. He was the former WEC Heavyweight Champion before he was signed up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Brandon Vera is a Kickboxer packed with strong kicks, elbows and deadly knees in his resume. He is also a good grappler. He even said that he will dominate the sport and will become the Light Heavyweight and the Heavyweight Champion of the UFC at the same time.
Vera had an impressive start in his UFC career winning four straight Heavyweight fights including a TKO win over former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir. He was given a chance to fight for the number one contender spo
t in the UFC Heavyweight division but lost to Tim Sylvia by Unanimous Decision. He moved down to Light Heavyweight (185lbs) division, after that loss, where he felt is his normal weight class.
He had an Up and Down Career. He lost his last two fight to UFC Hall of Famer Randy "the Natural"Couture and to Rising Star Jon "Bones" Jones via TKO where he suffered facial injuries due elbow strikes.
He is now recovering from facial surgery due to injuries he suffered from his fight against Jones. He promised to be back and will give filipino fans something to cheer for in the UFC.
Brandon is a son of a a filipino father, Ernesto, and an Italian-American mother, Amelia.
Brandon Vera is a Kickboxer packed with strong kicks, elbows and deadly knees in his resume. He is also a good grappler. He even said that he will dominate the sport and will become the Light Heavyweight and the Heavyweight Champion of the UFC at the same time.
Vera had an impressive start in his UFC career winning four straight Heavyweight fights including a TKO win over former UFC Heavyweight champion Frank Mir. He was given a chance to fight for the number one contender spo
t in the UFC Heavyweight division but lost to Tim Sylvia by Unanimous Decision. He moved down to Light Heavyweight (185lbs) division, after that loss, where he felt is his normal weight class.He had an Up and Down Career. He lost his last two fight to UFC Hall of Famer Randy "the Natural"Couture and to Rising Star Jon "Bones" Jones via TKO where he suffered facial injuries due elbow strikes.
He is now recovering from facial surgery due to injuries he suffered from his fight against Jones. He promised to be back and will give filipino fans something to cheer for in the UFC.
Brandon is a son of a a filipino father, Ernesto, and an Italian-American mother, Amelia.
Filipino Pride!!!
ReplyDeleteHe lost his killer instinct... No, he won't be back...
ReplyDeleteNice blogs! Are you a fighter?
filipinos are proud warriors... he´ll definitely make a comeback..
ReplyDeletei´m just an ordinary sports fan.. but i can fight..
are you a fighter?