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When I started watching MMA shows, I saw Randy beating everyone up and thought 'I can do that.'
Fight History
Skill Breakdown
Charts are compiled based on results from 17 fights.
| Record: | 12-6-0, 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: | 35 |
| Height: | 6' 2" ( 187 cm ) |
| Weight: | 205 lb ( 93 kg ) |
| College: | Old Dominion University |
Media
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Aug 16, 2012 -
Aug 04, 2012 -
Aug 04, 2012 -
Aug 04, 2012
Striking
Total Attempted Strikes
0
863
Types of Successful Strikes
0
478
Striking Defense
53
%
The percentage of total strikes avoided
Grappling
Total Takedowns
0
14
Grappling Totals by Type
Takedown Defense
60
%
The percentage of total takedowns avoided
| Result | Fighters | Event | Str | TD | Sub | Pass | Method | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Loss
|
Mauricio Rua |
Aug 4, 2012
|
68 | 4 | 0 | 6 | R4 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 67 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Oct 29, 2011
|
33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Eliot Marshall | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Brandon Vera |
Jan 1, 2011
|
19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Overturned |
Ways To Watch
|
|
| Thiago Silva | 51 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Brandon Vera |
Mar 21, 2010
|
5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Jon Jones | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Randy Couture |
Nov 14, 2009
|
39 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Aug 29, 2009
|
62 | 1 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Krzysztof Soszynski | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Mar 7, 2009
|
32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Michael Patt | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Keith Jardine |
Oct 18, 2008
|
50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Split |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 48 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Jul 19, 2008
|
38 | 2 | 0 | 2 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Reese Andy | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Fabricio Werdum |
Jun 7, 2008
|
15 | 2 | 0 | 3 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Loss
|
Tim Sylvia |
Oct 20, 2007
|
68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R3 Decision - Unanimous |
Ways To Watch
|
| Brandon Vera | 58 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Nov 18, 2006
|
15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Frank Mir | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
May 27, 2006
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | R1 Submission |
Ways To Watch
|
| Assuerio Silva | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Feb 4, 2006
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Justin Eilers | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
Oct 3, 2005
|
28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Fabiano Scherner | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion
Jan 22, 2005
|
7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R2 TKO - Doctor's Stoppage |
Ways To Watch
|
| Mike Whitehead | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | ||||
|
Win
|
Brandon Vera |
WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion
Jan 22, 2005
|
9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R1 KO/TKO |
Ways To Watch
|
| Andre Mussi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Biography
TRAINING: Training 2-3x a day
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.
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.
• 4-4, 1 NC at 205 pounds.
Career
Trained With
Key Fights
Result |
Opponent |
Event |
Replay |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Win
|
Frank Mir | UFC® 65 BAD INTENTIONS |
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