Brandon Vera

UFC |

TRAINING: I’ve been training 3x a day 4x a week and 2x a day 2x a week. Sparring, Jiu-Jitsu with Team Lloyd Irvin and Wrestling with the ODU Wrestling team. Keeping my stand up sharp with Alliance

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.

• Claims to be more comfortable on the ground, despite four KO wins in the UFC

• Won two WEC fights in one night in 2005

• Was only 4-0 when he made his UFC debut in 2005

• Has become a big star in the Philippines.

• 3-3, 1 NC at 205 pounds.

• Winless since August of 2009

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	16
Record:	12-5-0, 1NC
Summary:	Excellent Kicks, Knees, and Elbows, good grappling

Fighter Info

Nickname:	The Truth
From:	Norfolk, Virginia USA
Fights Out Of:	San Diego, CA USA
Age:	34
Height:	6′ 2" ( 187 cm )
Weight:	205 lb ( 93 kg )
College:	Old Dominion University

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

757

54% Successful

411

Types of Successful Strikes

411

52% Standing

36% Clinch

11%

215

150

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

58% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Brandon Vera	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	33	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Win	Eliot Marshall	UFC® 137: Penn vs. Diaz Oct 29, 2011	21	1	2	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

	Brandon Vera	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	19	0	0	0	R3Overturned	Ways To Watch
	Thiago Silva	UFC® 125: RESOLUTION Jan 1, 2011	51	3	1	5	R3Overturned	Ways To Watch

Loss	Brandon Vera	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	5	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Jon Jones	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	11	2	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Loss	Randy Couture	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	39	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch
Loss	Brandon Vera	UFC® 105: COUTURE vs VERA Nov 14, 2009	27	1	0	1	R3Decision – Unanimous	Ways To Watch

Win	Brandon Vera	UFC® 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA Aug 29, 2009	62	1	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous

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