Bonnar, Cruz, Liddell and Vera headline UFC 128 tailgate party (3/16/2011 5:20:00 PM)
Saturday's UFC 128 festivities are getting started a little earlier than normal, and it doesn't have anything to do with pay-per-view start times. The UFC, in association with DUB Magazine and the upcoming feature film "Fast Five," is hosting a tailgate party outside the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. Featuring autograph signings by current UFC contenders Stephan Bonnar, Dominick Cruz, Brandon Vera and UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, the tailgate party starts at 3 p.m. ET.
Brandon Vera not cut by the UFC (2/23/2011 12:30:00 AM)
Light heavyweight Brandon Vera is still a UFC fighter. Vera was cut by the promotion this past month following his third consecutive loss, which came against Thiago Silva at UFC 125. However, it has been learned that the result of that bout is expected to be changed to a "no contest" following additional scrutiny of Silva's post-fight drug test, and the promotion has rescinded Vera's release, sources close to the event told MMAjunkie.com.
Brandon Vera Back in the UFC with Thiago Silva Loss Expected To Be Overturned (2/22/2011 3:41:27 PM)
Light heavyweight Brandon Vera is on his way back to the UFC after his latest loss to Thiago Silva at January's UFC 125 is expected to be changed to a "no contest".
Brandon Vera and Antonio McKee cut following UFC 125 losses (1/6/2011 6:35:00 PM)
Light heavyweight Brandon Vera and lightweight Antonio McKee are the latest fighters looking for work following losses inside the octagon. The fighters' reps today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that both have been released by the UFC. FiveOuncesofPain.com first reported the releases. Vera and McKee both plan to soldier on following UFC 125 losses.
Report: Vera, McKee Cut by UFC (1/6/2011 1:09:47 PM)
The fallout from UFC 125 continues, as longtime performer Brandon Vera and debuting lightweight Antonio McKee were cut by the promotion after respective losses at UFC 125 on New Year’s Day
Report: Vera, McKee Cut by UFC (1/6/2011 1:09:47 PM)
The fallout from UFC 125 continues, as longtime performer Brandon Vera and debuting lightweight Antonio McKee were cut by the promotion after respective losses at UFC 125 on New Year’s Day
Brandon Vera and Antonio McKee Released by UFC After UFC 125 Losses (1/6/2011 5:30:12 AM)
Light heavyweight Brandon Vera and lightweight Antonio McKee have been released by the UFC following their losses at Saturday's UFC 125 event. Vera was dominated by Thiago Silva for his third-straight loss, while McKee dropped a split decision to Jacob Volkmann in his UFC debut.
UFC 125 medical suspensions: Nasal fractures hit Edgar, Vera, Davis and Baroni (1/3/2011 10:30:00 PM)
The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued medical suspensions to nine fighters from this past weekend's UFC 125 card, and more than half could be out up to six months. In fact, headliner Frankie Edgar, Brandon Vera, Marcus Davis and Phil Baroni all received lengthy suspensions due to nasal fractures. MMAjunkie.com today requested and received the list of suspensions from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
UFC 125's Vera focused on Silva but wouldn't mind rematch with Jones (12/30/2010 8:40:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - Even Brandon Vera is tired of hearing about "the old Brandon Vera." The UFC light heavyweight, who faces Brazilian slugger Thiago Silva at this weekend's "UFC 125: Resolution" event, was once considered the future of the heavyweight division. Now, he may be battling for his spot on the UFC's roster. And while the 33-year-old said he's finally got his mind in the right place, he's promising the arrival of a better Brandon Vera instead of a simple return to previous form.
Vera: ‘My Head Got Real Big and Somebody Needed to Pop It’ (12/30/2010 6:30:00 AM)
Brandon Vera has known ups and downs in his UFC career, but his most recent defeat may have been his greatest learning experience to date.
Brandon Vera and The Wake-Up Call (12/28/2010 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera promoted to UFC 125 main card (11/30/2010 8:20:00 PM)
An intriguing light-heavyweight bout between Thiago Silva and Brandon Vera has been salvaged from untelevised purgatory. Sources close to the event today told MMAjunkie.com the onetime preliminary-card bout has been promoted to the pay-per-view main card of "UFC 125: Resolution." The event takes place Jan. 1 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and is headlined by UFC lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard.
Former Kotc Champ Tony Lopez Wants Vera, Ufc (9/18/2010 6:52:47 PM)
Former King of the Cage light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Tony Lopez wants a shot at Brandon Vera and the UFC...
Vera Vs. Silva On Tap For Ufc 125 (9/9/2010 12:33:17 AM)
A pair of light heavyweights looking to gain traction in a very tough division are set to square off as American Top Team fighter Thiago Silva returns to face Brandon Vera at UFC 125 in January...
Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera targeted for UFC 125 in January (9/8/2010 1:30:00 AM)
A pair of light heavyweights looking to rebound from recent high-profile losses will likely meet in January in what could easily be viewed as a "must-win" for both contestants involved. has learned from sources close to the contest that the UFC is targeting a matchup between Thiago Silva and Brandon Vera at UFC 125. At least one of the contestants has agreed to the contest, but bout agreements have yet to be distributed.
Thiago Silva vs. Brandon Vera Slated for UFC 125 in January (9/8/2010 1:00:51 AM)
Light heavyweights Thiago Silva and Brandon Vera will return from injuries and look to bounce back from losses in their most-recent fights when they're expected to square off at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas.