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Brandon Vera

“The Truth”

MMA · Retired
16-10 (1 NC)RECORD
11KO / TKO WINS
1SUBMISSION WINS
4DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameBrandon Michael Vera
NicknameThe Truth
Date of birth10 Oct 1977
NationalityAmerican / Filipino
BirthplaceNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Lives inManila, Philippines
DivisionHeavyweight
TeamKill Cliff FC / Alliance Training Center
Height191 cm (6′3″)
Reach198 cm (78″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active2002–2022
StatusRetired
Pro debut6 Jul 2002
Last fightLoss vs Amir Aliakbari, 3 Dec 2022

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Background

American-Filipino heavyweight who won the 2005 WEC Grand Prix, fought in the UFC at heavyweight and light heavyweight, then became the inaugural ONE Heavyweight World Champion. He retired after a 2022 loss to Amir Aliakbari.

Fight history

27 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossAmir AliakbariTKO (elbows and punches)13:37ONE 1643 Dec 2022Pasay, PhilippinesRetired after this fight.
LossArjan BhullarTKO (punches)24:27ONE: Dangal28 Apr 2021Kallang, SingaporeLost the ONE Heavyweight Championship.
LossAung La NsangTKO (punches)23:23ONE: Century – Part 213 Oct 2019Tokyo, JapanFor the ONE Light Heavyweight Championship.
WinMauro CerilliKO (punch)11:04ONE: Conquest of Champions23 Nov 2018Pasay, PhilippinesDefended the ONE Heavyweight Championship.
WinHideki SekineTKO (body kick and punches)13:11ONE: Age of Domination2 Dec 2016Pasay, PhilippinesDefended the ONE Heavyweight Championship.
WinPaul ChengKO (punch and head kick)10:26ONE: Spirit of Champions11 Dec 2015Pasay, PhilippinesWon the inaugural ONE Heavyweight Championship.
WinIgor SuboraTKO (punch and soccer kicks)13:54ONE FC: Warrior's Way5 Dec 2014Pasay, Philippines
LossBen RothwellTKO (punches and knees)31:54UFC 16431 Aug 2013Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United StatesReturn to heavyweight.
LossMaurício RuaTKO (punches)44:03UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera4 Aug 2012Los Angeles, California, United States
WinEliot MarshallDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 13729 Oct 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
No contestThiago SilvaNC (overturned)35:00UFC 1251 Jan 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesSilva decision win overturned after failed drug test.
LossJon JonesTKO (elbows and punches)13:19UFC Live: Vera vs. Jones21 Mar 2010Broomfield, Colorado, United States
LossRandy CoutureDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 10514 Nov 2009Manchester, England
WinKrzysztof SoszynskiDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 10229 Aug 2009Portland, Oregon, United States
WinMichael PattTKO (leg kicks)21:27UFC 967 Mar 2009Columbus, Ohio, United States
LossKeith JardineDecision (split)35:00UFC 8918 Oct 2008Birmingham, England
WinReese AndyDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Silva vs. Irvin19 Jul 2008Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesLight heavyweight debut.
LossFabrício WerdumTKO (punches)14:40UFC 857 Jun 2008London, England
LossTim SylviaDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 7720 Oct 2007Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
WinFrank MirTKO (knees and punches)11:09UFC 6518 Nov 2006Sacramento, California, United States
WinAssuério SilvaSubmission (guillotine choke)12:39UFC 6027 May 2006Los Angeles, California, United States
WinJustin EilersKO (head kick and knee)11:25UFC 574 Feb 2006Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
WinFabiano SchernerTKO (knees and punches)23:22UFC Fight Night 23 Oct 2005Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesKnockout of the Night.
WinMike WhiteheadTKO (doctor stoppage)21:12WEC 1322 Jan 2005Lemoore, California, United StatesWon the 2005 WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix.
WinAndre MussiKO (knees and punches)10:51WEC 1322 Jan 2005Lemoore, California, United States2005 WEC Heavyweight Grand Prix semifinal.
WinDon RichardsDecision (unanimous)25:00Next Level Fighting 113 Sep 2003Steubenville, Ohio, United States
WinAdam RiveraTKO (punches)13:20Excalibur Fighting 116 Jul 2002Richmond, Virginia, United StatesProfessional debut.