Brandon Vera

Brandon “The Truth” Vera is the Norfolk, Virginia, fighter who started his UFC career 4–0, including a 69-second knockout of Frank Mir, and then declared he would hold titles at heavyweight and light heavyweight at the same time.

It didn’t happen: he lost to Tim Sylvia and struggled at light heavyweight, despite a war with Shogun Rua. He moved to the Philippines and became the first ONE Championship heavyweight champion in 2015. CagePotato covered his rise and the bold title claim.

Brandon Vera fact file
Full nameBrandon Michael Vera
NicknameThe Truth
Date of birth
Place of birthNorfolk, Virginia, USA
Organisations fought in
  • UFC
  • ONE Championship
  • WEC
Accolades
  • Inaugural ONE Heavyweight Champion
  • WEC 2005 Heavyweight Grand Prix winner
  • WKA Super Heavyweight kickboxing champion

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