Brandon Vera Undergoes Surgery, Will Resume Sparring in 4-6 Months (3/30/2010 5:42:25 AM)
After suffering three facial fractures in a first-round TKO loss to Jon Jones earlier this month at UFC on Versus 1, Brandon Vera recently underwent surgery to repair the injury and will resume grappling in 6 to 8 weeks, but will not be medically cleared to spar for 4 to 6 months.
Vera Undergoes Surgery Thursday, No Sparring for 4-6 Months (3/25/2010 9:08:32 AM)
Brandon Vera will undergo facial surgery on Thursday evening to correct a dislocated cheekbone incurred in his first-round defeat to Jon Jones at UFC on Versus 1 last Sunday, said his manager Matt Stansell.
UFC on Versus 1's Brandon Vera suffers three facial fractures, return date unknown (3/22/2010 7:40:00 PM)
Brandon Vera received more than a bruised ego on Sunday at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colo.; a fearsome elbow strike from opponent Jon Jones left the UFC light heavyweight with facial fractures and an unknown return date. In the night's Versus-televised main event, Jones landed the blow as he postured up in Vera's guard midway through the first round. Vera rolled to his side in visible pain when the shot slammed into the right side of his face near his eye socket. The strike caused three fractures in Vera's right cheekbone, the fighter's manager, Matt Stansell, today told MMAjunkie.com.
Duane Ludwig Breaks Ankle, Brandon Vera Suffers Facial Fractures at UFC on Versus 1 (3/22/2010 5:43:55 AM)
Duane "Bang" Ludwig suffered a broken ankle on Sunday in a loss to newcomer Darren Elkins at UFC on Versus 1, while headliner Brandon Vera sustained three facial fractures thanks to a crushing elbow by Jon Jones in the main event on the UFC's Versus debut in Broomfield, Colorado.
UFC on Versus 1 main card recap: Jones dominates Vera, Dos Santos KOs Gonzaga (3/22/2010 3:10:00 AM)
BROOMFIELD, Colo. - Wanting to graduate from prospect to true contender, light heavyweight Jon Jones needed a signature career victory on a big stage against a big-name opponent. The youngster got it - in impressive and dominating fashion - with a skull-rattling elbow strike that set up a first-round TKO victory over Brandon Vera. The fight capped off UFC on Versus 1, the first-ever Ultimate Fighting Championship event to air on Versus.
Jones Stops Vera in First Round (3/21/2010 11:59:14 PM)
Jon Jones continued his impressive run in the UFC light heavyweight division Sunday by knocking off Brandon Vera via TKO in the first round of their main event clash at UFC Live in Broomfield, Colo. “I knew he’d be a step up in competition,”
Believe The Hype Jones Halts Vera in One (3/21/2010 11:03:00 PM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - There are no bones about it. Jon Jones is the real deal. For evidence, look no further than the New Yorker's first round TKO of perennial contender Brandon Vera Sunday night, which not only lifted his record to 10-1, but lifted him into the upper echelon of the 205-pound weight class in the first UFC Live on VERSUS event at 1st Bank Center.
Jon Jones TKOs Brandon Vera (3/21/2010 10:50:00 PM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: UFCJon Jones viciously beat up Brandon Vera in a short fight that ended with a decisive first-round technical knockout Sunday night at UFC on Versus 1, confirming in the Octagon what everyone who follows the UFC already thought: Jones is one of the best and brightest young stars to come around in a long time.Jones used a great trip to take Vera down just a few seconds into the first round and got on top of him on the ground. But Vera did a nice job of controlling Jones once they went down, and the fight went back to the feet quickly. Within 30 seconds, Jones got Vera back down again, making clear that his strategy was going to be to take Vera down early and often.Vera, however, landed a vicious and illegal kick to Jones' chin while they were on the ground in the first round, leading to referee Herb Dean taking a point away from Vera.They were positioned back on the ground after Vera's illegal kick, however, and Jones went right back to work, eventuall
UFC on Versus 1 Live Blog: Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Updates (3/21/2010 10:25:00 PM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC This is the UFC on Versus 1 live blog for Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones, the main event of tonight's Versus card.Jones faces his toughest test in former prospect Vera.The live blog begins below. UFC on Versus 1 Live Blog: Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Updates originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:25:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The Future Is Now: Jones Crushes Vera In Rd 1 (3/21/2010 8:22:49 PM)
Jon Jones proved that he can live up to both hype and potential, as he crushed Brandon Vera in the first round of their main event fight on Sunday night...
UFC on Versus Results: Vera vs. Jones, Gonzaga vs. Dos Santos, More (3/21/2010 7:35:00 PM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFCMMAFighting has UFC on Versus results for all the UFC's first live event on Versus on March 21 in Broomfield, Colo. In the main events, Brandon Vera puts rising star Jon Jones to the test, while Junior Dos Santos is ready to move up the ranks taking on another tough opponent, Gabriel Gonzaga. Full UFC on Versus 1 results are below.UFC on Versus Results: Vera vs. Jones, Gonzaga vs. Dos Santos, More originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:35:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
UFC on Versus 1 Live Results for “Vera vs. Jones” (3/21/2010 6:00:35 AM)
Welcome to MMAFrenzy.com's live coverage of today's "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" event, which takes place at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado and features a main event clash between light heavyweight Brandon Vera and Jon Jones. Stay tuned to this post beginning at 6pm ET for live preliminary card results, followed by live main card results starting at 9pm ET.
Jon Jones: I’m Going To Do My Talking In The Octagon vs. ‘Arrogant’ Brandon Vera (video) (3/21/2010 3:00:09 AM)
Stop back to MMAFrenzy.com tonight starting at 6pm ET for live "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" results, and stay tuned for complete UFC on Versus 1 coverage.
Dana White Separates Jon Jones, Brandon Vera (3/20/2010 10:12:00 PM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: UFCJon Jones and Brandon Vera had to be separated by UFC President Dana White on Saturday as things got heated during their stare-down following the UFC on Versus 1 weigh-ins."I really would like to knock Brandon out," Jones told Fight Magazine afterward. "I think he's disrespectful and arrogant and full of himself."Dana White Separates Jon Jones, Brandon Vera originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:12:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Weigh in Results for UFC on VERSUS: Vera vs Jones (3/20/2010 6:22:50 PM)
Below are the official weigh-in results for Sunday's UFC Live: Vera vs Jones event. This event, which is headlined by the light heavyweight bout between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, and the heavyweight showdown between Gabriel Gonzaga and Junior Dos Santos, airs live on VERSUS from the 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colorado beginning at 9pm ET / 6pm PT.
UFC Live on Versus: Vera vs. Jones Weigh-In Video (3/20/2010 5:25:00 PM)
by Michael David SmithFiled under: MMA Videos, UFCAll 22 fighters will step on the scale Saturday for the UFC on Versus weigh-ins, and if you can't be there in Broomfield, Colorado, you can watch right here at MMAFighting.com.In the main event, Brandon Vera and Jon Jones will have to make the light heavyweight limit of 205 pounds. Also worth watching will be how James Irvin, moving down from light heavyweight, looks at 185 pounds as he weighs in for his middleweight debut against Alessio Sakara.The weigh-in begins at 6PM ET and the video is below.UFC Live on Versus: Vera vs. Jones Weigh-In Video originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:25:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Jones, Vera Make Weight (3/20/2010 3:38:11 PM)
Jon Jones and Brandon Vera both made weight for their light heavyweight showdown, which tops the bill of Sunday’s inaugural UFC Live on Versus event. The 1st Bank Center in Broomfield, Colo., will host the 11-bout card.
UFC on Versus 1's Jones says Vera "trying to convince himself that he still has it" (3/20/2010 3:20:00 PM)
BROOMFIELD, Colo. - UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera (11-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) has never been afraid to speak his mind. "The Truth" has been no different leading into Sunday's UFC on Versus 1 main event bout with rising star Jon Jones (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) in Broomfield, Colo., but "Bones" isn't buying into the hype. "I think Brandon Vera, with all his trash talking, I think he's really trying to convince himself that he still has it," Jones told MMAjunkie.com.
UFC on Versus 1 Weigh-In Results for “Vera vs. Jones” (3/20/2010 5:07:40 AM)
Headliners Brandon Vera, Jon Jones, and the rest of the UFC on Versus 1 card are set to hit the scale today at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado to weigh-in for tomorrow's event, which marks the UFC's debut on Versus. Today's weigh-ins are set to get underway at 6pm ET. Watch the weigh-ins live on MMAFrenzy.com by clicking here or stay tuned to this post for "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" weigh-in results.
UFC on Versus Main Event Breakdown: Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera (3/19/2010 10:28:00 AM)
by Mike ChiappettaFiled under: UFC, NewsJon Jones, they say, is the future. In that, there is a lesson to be learned. It is a title that was once bestowed upon his "UFC on Versus" opponent, Brandon Vera, after Vera burst upon the scene smashing everything in his path and proclaiming his intent on becoming the first UFC fighter to simultaneously hold the light-heavyweight and heavyweight championship belts. Yet now, here Vera stands a loser of four of his last seven fights, and facing the possibility of a must-win situation. Opportunities can come quickly in MMA. They can end just as fast. With the benefit of some age and maturity, Vera knows that now, and that at 32, his chances of fulfilling his promise are running low. This bout against Jones gives him his best chance of reigniting his career.UFC on Versus Main Event Breakdown: Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:28:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email
Vera Ready to go Retro on Jon Jones (3/19/2010 8:01:00 AM)
Mike Russell, UFC - In the summer of 2003, Brandon Vera was standing in a supermarket checkout line and picked up the latest issue of Muscle and Fitness magazine to browse through it while he waited. The cover featured a lean, mean looking badass named Frank Mir, who at the time was touted by many as being "the next big thing" in the UFC. Accompanying the photo was the caption: Frank Mir: World's Toughest Man? One look at the fighter and the hype-filled headline and Vera, who had just one fight under his own belt at the time told himself "Some day, I'm going to be that guy".
Pros Pick: Vera vs. Jones (3/19/2010 5:04:03 AM)
The UFC picked a splendid battle to punctuate its first telecast on the Versus network Sunday with what should be a thrilling affair between contender Brandon Vera and rising sensation Jon Jones. It’s a perfect duel between the flashy, younger fighter who improvises on the fly and the seasoned
The Blueprint: Vera vs Jones (3/17/2010 8:01:00 AM)
Michael DiSanto, UFC - Succinctly stated, Brandon Vera versus Jon Jones is going to be one heck of a scrap. Vera is a guy who likes to fight on the feet with calculated pressure, picking his spots from the outside as he breaks down an opponent with long-range punches and some of the best leg kicks in the business. He is also excellent in the clinch with both knees and elbows, though he prefers to stay out of that position when fighting anyone with strong wrestling skills in order to avoid suffering a takedown.
Brandon Vera: I'm Going in There to Hurt People Again (3/16/2010 9:03:00 AM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFCEarly in his UFC career, Brandon Vera was a top prospect who could be counted on to finish fights. But ever since his first career loss three years ago to Tim Sylvia, his killer instinct has taken a backseat to hesitation.However, Vera (11-4) is expecting to change that, telling reporters recently that he will push the pace more beginning with his March 21 fight against Jon Jones (9-1). "When I first came out I would just bang on people and roll with people just to see them break," Vera said on a media call. "And I got away from that somehow. I don't know what happened, or I got sucked into the MMA world and trying to disappoint people. I'm over it. I want to go ahead and go in there and start doing things like I used to."Brandon Vera: I'm Going in There to Hurt People Again originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:03:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Vera Plans On Getting Back To Hurting People (3/16/2010 1:52:50 AM)
Brandon Vera is determined to prove to everybody that he's ready to compete against the top fighters in the world, and he's going back to his roots of just flat out trying to hurt people to do it...
Jon Jones Ready to Unleash Striking on Brandon Vera at UFC on Versus 1 on March 21 (3/15/2010 4:24:24 AM)
Jon Jones talks to MMA Weekly about his upcoming matchup with Brandon Vera, which headlines the UFC's March 21 Versus debut: "I’m just really excited to fight him. I really have a lot of pride in my stand-up. It’s a lot better than you see in the actual Octagon. You’ve seen about maybe 20 percent of the things that I have in my head and things that I’ve been training. Fighting a guy like Brandon Vera, I will just feel a little more free to flow on my feet and pull the trigger on a lot more things that I’m dying to do."
Jon Jones Plans To Open Up On Brandon Vera (3/14/2010 11:56:18 PM)
Hampered by his most recent opponents' styles, Jon Jones is ready to show his full arsenal against Brandon Vera at UFC on Versus 1...
No longer a prospect, UFC on Versus 1's Vera predicts epic fight with Jones (3/13/2010 2:50:00 PM)
Four years ago, Brandon Vera (11-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) was the new kid on the block that everyone talked about. But as his March 21 fight with Jon Jones (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) at UFC on Versus 1 nears, Vera is now the veteran, and "Bones" is the new fast-rising hotshot. At 32, Vera remembers being in that position and liked the pressure it brought. And while he knows can't get that time back, he's trying to go back to that mindset - in spirit if not in reality.
Countdown to UFC on Versus 1 Video: Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones (3/12/2010 12:33:43 PM)
Check out the complete "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" fight card in MMAFrenzy.com's UFC rumors section, and stay tuned for complete UFC on Versus 1 coverage, including live UFC on Versus 1 results on March 21.
Vera Sees Some of Himself in Jones (3/11/2010 4:28:21 AM)
It was only a few years ago that words like “dynamic” and “explosive” were used to describe UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera.
The Next Big Thing: Vera Vs. Jones Vs. The Hype (3/10/2010 2:49:38 PM)
There has been a lot made of both Brandon Vera and Jon "Bones" Jones as they emerge in the UFC. At UFC on Versus 1, they'll get a chance to prove their worth vs. the hype...
UFC on Versus 1 Fight Card Set for “Vera vs. Jones” on March 21 (3/10/2010 7:30:33 AM)
After a matchup between middleweight sluggers Alessio Sakara and James Irvin finished the main card for "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" on Tuesday, the March 21 fight card in Broomfield, Coloradio is now complete following the official addition of Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Darren Elkins to the event's preliminary card. Light heavyweights Brandon Vera and Jon Jones square off in the main event of the UFC's Versus debut, which also includes Junior Dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga and Paul Buentello vs. Cheick Kongo.
Jones, Vera focused on 205-pound division now, but heavyweight may be in future (3/10/2010 2:45:00 AM)
Jon Jones (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and Brandon Vera (11-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) could be headed up a division around the same time. The light heavyweight headliners of UFC on Versus 1 spoke Tuesday to media about their March 21 fight, and both said a trip to the heavyweight division is not out of the question in two years, give or take. It would be Vera's second run in the weight class since June 2008, when the UFC urged him to drop to 205 pounds after losses to Tim Sylvia and Fabricio Werdrum. Jones has served his young career at light heavyweight but said his still-growing frame may support a move up.
Brandon Vera, Jon Jones Okay With Top Prospect Hype (3/9/2010 6:00:00 PM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC, NewsBrandon Vera and Jon Jones, headliners of the first UFC on Versus card, have more in common than just coming off a loss where they came out looking better than the winner. At one point of each light heavyweight's respective career, they have felt what's it like to be touted as a the future of the sport. Vera, now 32, enjoyed the buzz four years ago when he ran through his opponents in the UFC. Jones, meanwhile, is a 22-year-old phenom who has drawn comparisons to Georges St-Pierre. During a media call Tuesday, I asked the two to talk about how expectations and hype have shaped them as a fighter.Brandon Vera, Jon Jones Okay With Top Prospect Hype originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Vera On Jones: Somebody Is Going To Sleep (3/7/2010 11:37:41 PM)
As he heads into his next fight against Jon Jones on March 21, Brandon Vera has a new bag of tricks, but says "someone is going to go to sleep"...
"UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" weigh-ins set for March 20 at 1STBANK Center (3/6/2010 2:10:00 PM)
Weigh-ins for this month's "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" event take place Saturday, March 20, at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield (near Denver), Colo. The same venue hosts the following night's first-ever Versus-broadcast UFC event, which features a headliner of Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones and three other televised bouts. The weigh-ins begin at 6 p.m. ET (4 p.m. MT local time), and doors open at 5 p.m. ET.
Brandon Vera Wants to Be the Third-Best Light Heavyweight in UFC (3/5/2010 9:01:00 AM)
by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: UFC, VideosBrandon Vera recently took part in a question-and-answer session with UFC fans in Las Vegas, and the light heavyweight, who faces Jon Jones at UFC on Versus 1 on March 21, touched on a whole host of subjects: why he thinks fighting Chuck Liddell would be a step down for him, why he thinks he deserves a rematch against Randy Couture, how he plans on going "old school" against Jones and why he simply wants to be the third-best 205-pounder in the UFC. All those questions and more are answered in the video below.Brandon Vera Wants to Be the Third-Best Light Heavyweight in UFC originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:01:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Jon Jones: “You’re Going to See Fightworks” vs. Brandon Vera at UFC on Versus 1 (video) (2/28/2010 5:00:59 AM)
For the latest "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" fight card check out our UFC rumors section, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC on Versus 1 coverage, including UFC on Versus results on March 21.
UFC on Versus 1 Video: Brandon Vera “Still That Guy,” Done Playing Games vs. Jon Jones (2/26/2010 8:19:17 AM)
To check out the complete "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" fight card click here, and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC on Versus 1 coverage, including UFC on Versus results on March 21.
Vera Still Mad About Couture Decision (2/11/2010 1:19:57 AM)
There's no doubt that a lot of people questioned the decision in the fight between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera at UFC 105. Chief among them is Vera, and he's still upset by the judges' call...
Liddell Now Represents Step Down, Vera Says (2/10/2010 6:29:36 AM)
LAS VEGAS -- Those wondering how far UFC hall of famer Chuck Liddell’s stock has fallen need to look no further than the words of one Brandon Vera.
Brandon Vera's goal for 2010? To be No. 3 (2/6/2010 12:00:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - Usually, the stock answer for a fighter's career aspirations is rote: I want to be No. 1. But that's not the case with UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera. No. 3 is just fine. "I'm asking for the No. 3 spot," Vera said Friday. "I don't give a damn who's at No. 3. I can't ask for No. 1, and I can't ask for No. 2; that's (champion Lyoto) Machida and (Mauricio) "Shogun" (Rua) respectively. You've got to climb the ladder."
Vera hosts UFC 109 Q&A event, autograph session with Koscheck, Jones, Gracie (1/28/2010 4:00:00 PM)
The events schedule for next week's "UFC 109: Relentless" show in Las Vegas is set, and a number of fan friendly events are available. UFC 109 takes place Feb. 6 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas and airs on pay-per-view. Prior to the fighter weigh-ins on Feb. 5, Brandon Vera hosts a UFC Fight Club Q&A session, and Josh Koscheck, Jon Jones and Renzo Gracie sign autographs.
UFC News: Jon Jones On Fight With Brandon Vera At UFC Versus Debut (1/19/2010 9:14:51 AM)
Jon Jones On Fight With Brandon Vera At UFC Versus Debut
Cheick Kongo vs. Paul Buentello set for March 21 at UFC on Versus 1 (1/18/2010 7:35:00 PM)
A heavyweight bout that could have the octagon rocking is set now that strikers Cheick Kongo (14-6-1 MMA, 7-4 UFC) and Paul Buentello (27-11 MMA, 3-2 UFC) are signed to meet at UFC on Versus 1. The Versus-televised event is set for March 21 at The Odeum Colorado in Broomfield (near Denver) with a headliner of Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera. Kongo and Buentello are part of the night's televised main card.
James Irvin returns against Alessio Sakara at "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" (1/15/2010 12:30:00 PM)
James Irvin (14-5 MMA, 4-4 UFC) will return to the UFC as a middleweight when he takes on Alessio Sakara (14-7 MMA, 5-4 UFC) at "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones." The bout was first reported by MMAWeekly.com, and MMAjunkie.com confirmed the addition late Thursday evening with sources close to the situation. "UFC on Versus 1: Vera vs. Jones" is slated for March 21 at The Odeum in Broomfield, Colo., and features a light heavyweight clash between Jon Jones and Brandon Vera.
James Irvin vs. Alessio Sakara Added to “UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones” (1/15/2010 4:00:26 AM)
James Irvin is scheduled to return to the Octagon and make his middleweight debut against Alessio Sakara at "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" on March 21 near Denver, Colorado. UFC on Versus 1 is headlined by Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones and also features Junior dos Santos vs. Gabriel Gonzaga, Anthony Johnson vs. John Howard, and Sean Sherk vs. Clay Guida.
Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera to Headline First UFC on Versus (1/11/2010 10:58:00 AM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: UFC, NewsDespite a disqualification loss in his last fight, Jon Jones will face a tougher challenge and headline the first UFC on Versus event against Brandon Vera, the UFC announced Sunday on the WEC 46 on Versus broadcast.The event, taking place March 21 at the Odeum Colorado in Broomfield, Colo., is the first of two live UFC events planned for Versus in 2010. The UFC's presence on Versus was part of an renewed agreement inked last month between Zuffa and it's WEC broadcast partner of two years.The UFC on Versus cards will be similar to the UFC Fight Nights on Spike TV.Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera to Headline First UFC on Versus originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:58:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Official for UFC on Versus on March 21 in Denver (1/11/2010 7:14:33 AM)
A light heavyweight matchup between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, first reported in December, will headline the first "UFC on Versus" event, the UFC announced during Sunday's WEC 46 broadcast on Versus. "UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones" takes place on March 21 at the Odeum Colorado (formerly the Broomfield Event Center) in Broomfield, Colorado, a suburb of Denver, and airs live on Versus beginning at 10pm ET.
UFC's Versus debut official; Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera confirmed for UFC Fight Night 21 (1/10/2010 9:57:00 PM)
A light heavyweight fight between Jon Jones (9-1 MMA, 3-1 UFC) and Brandon Vera (11-4, 7-4 UFC), heavily rumored in recent weeks, is now official for UFC Fight Night 21 on March 21 in Denver, Colo. The intriguing match-up, which was first reported in December as the headliner of the UFC's first live card on Versus, was announced during the broadcast of Sunday night's "WEC 46: Varner vs. Henderson" event. UFC Fight Night 21 is the UFC's second trip to Denver since Zuffa, LLC purchased the fight promotion in 2001. The event's location has yet to be officially announced.
Vera Vs. Jones Official For March 21 On Versus (1/10/2010 7:15:26 PM)
Brandon Vera versus Jon Jones was officially announced for March 21 at UFC Fight Night 21...
Jon Jones vs. Brandon Vera targeted for UFC's debut on Versus (12/17/2009 1:50:00 AM)
An intriguing matchup between UFC light heavyweights Jon Jones and Brandon Vera may headline the promotion's first live fight card on Versus. And while MMAjunkie.com was originally told Vera's Tuesday night Twitter message was issued with an improper date, those same sources now say "The Truth" was dead on. Jones and Vera have verbally agreed to meet on March 21 in an unannounced event that's planned as the UFC's first live event with its new broadcast partner, Versus.
UFC News: Brandon Vera To Now Fight Jon Jones At UFC 109 (12/16/2009 5:38:32 PM)
Brandon Vera To Now Fight Jon Jones At UFC 109
Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Likely for First UFC Event on Versus on March 21 in Denver (12/16/2009 3:43:37 PM)
A light heavyweight matchup between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, reported earlier Wednesday as the possible main event for UFC Fight Night 21 on March 31, is now expected to headline the UFC's first event on Versus on March 21 in Denver, Colorado, according to Sherdog. If confirmed, the card would take place 6 days before UFC 111 on March 27 in New Jersey and 10 days ahead of the Spike TV-televised UFN 21 event, which serves as the lead-in for the debut of The Ultimate Fighter 11.
UFC News: Brandon Vera To Now Fight Jon Jones At UFC 109 (12/16/2009 9:38:33 AM)
Brandon Vera To Now Fight Jon Jones At UFC 109
"Little Nog" out of UFC 109; Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones targeted for March 31 (12/16/2009 8:00:00 AM)
An ankle injury has forced recent UFC addition Antonio Rogerio Nogueira out of a planned bout with fellow light heavyweight Brandon Vera on Feb. 6 at UFC 109. While the latest bout cancellation in the UFC - which was first reported by Sherdog.com - may cause many fans to groan, the potential replacement contest may result in the complete opposite. MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to the organization that the UFC is targeting Vera for a potential headlining contest against Jon Jones at an as-yet-unannounced UFC Fight Night 21 event on March 31 in Denver, Colo.
Brandon Vera vs. Jon Jones Possible To Headline UFN 21 (12/16/2009 5:57:49 AM)
After an injury forced Antonio Rogerio Nogueira out of a planned UFC 109 bout with Brandon Vera, rather than book a new opponent for that night for Vera, the UFC appears to have gone in a different direction. They are instead targeting a match up pitting Vera against Jon Jones in a likely headlining fight at the yet unannounced Ultimate Fight Night 21
Vera vs. Jones Targeted for UFC Return to Denver (12/16/2009 5:28:05 AM)
A light heavyweight bout between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones is a possibility for a UFC card in March in Denver, Colo. Vera posted late Tuesday on his Twitter account that he will fight Jones on March 21, but later deleted the message within a half-an-hour. It appears the fight has been offered to both fighters, but bout agreements have not yet been signed. read more
Vera vs. Jones Targeted for UFC Return to Denver (12/16/2009 5:28:05 AM)
A light heavyweight bout between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones is a possibility for a UFC card in March in Denver, Colo. Vera posted late Tuesday on his Twitter account that he will fight Jones on March 21, but later deleted the message within a half-an-hour. It appears the fight has been offered to both fighters, but bout agreements have not yet been signed. read more
Lil' Nog Out Of Ufc 109; Vera Moving On (12/15/2009 11:09:01 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been forced to withdraw from his fight with Brandon Vera at UFC 109. Vera on Tuesday night said that he was moving on to face Jon Jones at an unannounced card in Denver on March 21...
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Forced Out of UFC 109 Fight With Brandon Vera (12/15/2009 7:42:59 PM)
A broken ankle has forced light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira to withdraw from his UFC 109 main card matchup against Brandon Vera. Vera is expected to remain on the February 6 card in Las Vegas and the UFC is currently seeking a replacement opponent.
UFC News: Rogerio Nogueira Vs. Brandon Vera Set For UFC 109 (12/8/2009 1:08:37 PM)
Rogerio Nogueira Vs. Brandon Vera Set For UFC 109
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera Set for UFC 109 in February (12/8/2009 7:16:23 AM)
Light heavyweights Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Brandon Vera have been booked to square off at UFC 109 on February 6 in Las Vegas, the UFC today announced. UFC 109: Relentless is headlined by Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman and also features Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen, andMatt Serra vs. Frank Trigg.
Kerry Vera TKOs Kim Couture (11/21/2009 12:15:00 AM)
Filed under: StrikeforceKerry Vera handily defeated Kim Couture in the first round of their fight at Friday night's Strikeforce Challengers series event, showing off impressive kicks and bloodying Couture's face and knocking her to the ground with hard punches before the referee stopped the fight.Couture used her left jab effectively in the early part of the fight, and she snapped Vera's head back a couple of times. But Vera, a former professional muay Thai fighter, is the more skilled, polished striker, and she won the fight convincingly, ending it at 3:35 of the first round. "The first punch that she hit me with, I was like, 'ooh, wake up, time to go,' but I came back," Vera said after the fight. The bout came just six days after Couture's ex-husband, Randy Couture, defeated Vera's husband, Brandon Vera, at UFC 105. That fight will get a lot more attention than this one, but Kerry Vera showed on Friday night that she's a fighter all MMA fans should pay attention to. She's a strong
UFC 105 Medical Suspensions: Headliners Couture, Vera Out 30 Days; Swick, Brown Among Five Suspended (11/19/2009 6:38:36 AM)
The UFC has released the medical suspensions from Saturday's UFC 105 event in Manchester, England, with headliners Randy Couture and Brandon Vera each receiving 30 day suspensions, while five fighters, including Mike Swick and Matt Brown, could be out up to 180 days for more serious injuries. The complete list of UFC 105 medical suspensions is after the jump...
Vera Unhappy, But Takes Responsibility For Loss (11/17/2009 12:26:01 AM)
Brandon Vera isn't happy about the decision loss to Randy Couture at UFC 105, but takes responsibility for not finishing the fight...
Couture On Win Over Vera: It Was A Close Fight (11/16/2009 8:56:15 AM)
Randy Couture spoke to reporters on Saturday following his victory over Brandon Vera at UFC 105....
Couture On Victory Over Vera (11/15/2009 11:56:02 PM)
Randy Couture spoke to reporters on Saturday following his victory over Brandon Vera at UFC 105....
Exclusive: Vera Breaks Down Couture Bout, Wants Top-5 Competition Next (11/15/2009 3:59:22 AM)
In this exclusive video, Brandon Vera discusses his narrow loss and his feelings right after the controversial decision was read.
UFC 105 main card recap: Coutured edges Vera, Hardy stakes title claim (11/15/2009 3:35:00 AM)
MANCHESTER, England - Proving he can still hang - and even beat - the light heavyweight division's best, 46-year-old Randy Couture survived jarring body shots, cuts and a few bruising blows to the mug to top Brandon Vera via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC 105. The unpopular decision capped off Saturday's event at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. A soldout crowd of 16,693 attended the UFC's final overseas show of 2009 to see the headlining fight, as well as the unveiling of the UFC's next welterweight title challenger.
Couture Survives Second Round Knockdown, Decisions Vera (11/15/2009 2:03:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - It wasn't pretty, but it was a win for the seemingly ageless Randy Couture at the MEN Arena Saturday night as he took a close and controversial three round unanimous decision over Brandon Vera in the somewhat anti-climactic main event of UFC 105.
UFC 105 main card recap: Couture vs. Vera controversy, GSP's next opponent unveiled (11/14/2009 11:30:00 PM)
MANCHESTER, England - Randy Couture and Brandon Vera didn't disappointed in the UFC 105 headliner and concluded a three-rounder sure to spark heavy debate. Additionally, Dan Hardy and Mike Swick clashed in front of a cageside Georges St-Pierre to see who would get the next shot at the welterweight champion's belt. The two bouts headlined "UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" at a soldout MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Although the event airs via delay on Spile TV, a full recap of the show can be found after the jump. (Warning: Spoilers included.)
Not Everyone Agrees, But Couture Edges Vera (11/14/2009 8:26:09 PM)
Despite much disagreement, Randy Couture edged out Brandon Vera at UFC 105 on Saturday night in Manchester, England...
UFC 105 Results: Couture Edges Vera, Hardy Tops Swick, Bisping Drops Kang (11/14/2009 6:13:55 PM)
Randy Couture edged Brandon Vera by unanimous decision on Saturday in the main event of UFC 105 in Manchester, England in his return to the light heavyweight division. In other featured bouts, Dan Hardy topped Mike Swick by unanimous decision to likely lock up a welterweight title shot against Georges St-Pierre while Michael Bisping rebounded with
Vera Accepts Couture Decision (11/14/2009 5:51:57 PM)
In a statement that’s become all too familiar lately, Brandon Vera said Saturday that he shouldn’t have let his close three-round contest against Randy Couture at UFC 105 in Manchester, England, go to the judges’ cards.
Couture Edges Vera at UFC 105 (11/14/2009 5:23:11 PM)
MANCHESTER, England -- Randy Couture used his considerable wrestling skill to nullify Brandon Vera’s striking advantage Saturday and win a close unanimous decision in the UFC 105 main event at the Manchester Evening News Arena.
Randy Couture Beats Brandon Vera in Surprising Decision (11/14/2009 1:59:33 PM)
In a surprising unanimous decision, three judges in Manchester, England gave Randy Couture a UFC 105 victory over Brandon Vera after a fight in which Vera did most of the effective stand-up striking. Vera was shocked after the decision was announced. read more
UFC 105 Results: Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera (11/14/2009 10:01:19 AM)
Live UFC 105 results are available for "Couture vs Vera" taking place Nov. 14 at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, England. In the main event, Randy Couture (16-10) moves back down to light heavyweight against fellow weight class hopper Brandon Vera (11-3). read more
Poll results: Is the winner of UFC 105's Couture vs. Vera worthy of a title shot? (11/13/2009 9:20:00 PM)
With the UFC's light heavyweight title picture seemingly in a constant state of flux, Saturday's UFC 105 headliner between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera could very well have championship implications. But in our latest "Inside MMA"/MMAjunkie.com poll, we wanted to know whether the winner of the Manchester, England-based event is worthy of a title shot. Tens of thousands of ballots were cast, and two thirds of voters were of the same opinion.
"UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" weigh-in photos: An MMAjunkie.com image gallery (11/13/2009 7:55:00 PM)
MANCHESTER, England - In a welcome change from some recent events, every fighter scheduled to compete at "UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" made weight on his first attempt. MMAjunkie.com was on scene for the proceedings and captured images of all 22 competitors as they hit the scale at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. The same venue plays host to Saturday's fight card. Check out the images, which include main-event competitors Randy Couture and Brandon Vera, as well as popular and well-received British fighters Michael Bisping and Dan Hardy
UFC 105 official fighter weigh-ins: Fighters on weight, Vera and Couture at 204 (11/13/2009 4:15:00 PM)
MANCHESTER, England - MMAjunkie.com was on scene for today's "UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" official fighter weigh-ins. The MEN Arena in Manchester, England, was home to the day's ceremonies. The same venue hosts Saturday's Spike TV-broadcast event. All 22 competitors made weight without incident, and Randy Couture and Brandon Vera each weighed 204 pounds for their light heavyweight main event.
UFC 105 Fight Breakdown: Brandon Vera-Randy Couture (11/13/2009 12:45:57 PM)
Every time Randy Couture steps into the cage, the mind can't help but wonder if this will be the last time. For years, the 46-year-old has made a very good living bucking the odds and overcoming expectations, but his UFC 105 bout with Brandon Vera will mark the first time since 2002 that Couture stares a possible three-fight losing streak in the face. read more
Pros Pick: Couture vs. Vera (11/13/2009 3:26:48 AM)
When hall of famer Randy Couture meets Brandon Vera in the UFC 105 main event this Saturday at the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England, he will, as has become his custom, lock horns with a younger, faster and more athletic opponent. Could this be
Brandon Vera Expects Toughest Fight Of Career (11/12/2009 1:26:11 PM)
Brandon Vera tells MMAWeekly.com that he expects the toughest fight of his career when he faces Randy Couture at Saturdy's UFC 105...
UFC 105 open workout videos for ‘Couture vs Vera’ (11/12/2009 7:31:54 AM)
Props: Planet MMA Check out more from Brandon Vera, Mike Swick and Michael Bisping after the jump. “The Truth” “Quick” “The Count”
Vera Preparing for 'Capable, Dangerous' Couture (11/12/2009 6:39:34 AM)
Brandon Vera has been a Randy Couture fan for years. Now he's getting ready to fight him in the Octagon. read more
Brandon Vera Bringing His Best to Face His Hero (11/12/2009 3:30:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - In 2003, Brandon Vera saw the September issue of Muscle & Fitness on a newsstand, pointed to the cover of soon-to-be UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir, and said, "that's the guy I want to be." Three years later, Vera faced Mir and put on what is still his career-defining performance, knocking Mir out in just 69 seconds.
UFC News: Video: Randy Couture Talks To Affliction About Brandon Vera (11/11/2009 9:55:43 AM)
Video: Randy Couture Talks To Affliction About Brandon Vera
Couture: 'I Would Love a Crack at Machida' (11/11/2009 6:50:28 AM)
Consecutive losses to Brock Lesnar and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira have done nothing to diminish UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture's desire to face the best competition he can find. Just days before his showdown with Brandon Vera, Couture told Sherdog.com he feels he can compete with the best in the 205-pound division and he welcomed an opportunity to fight champion Lyoto Machida.
Randy Couture video on UFC 105 fight against Brandon Vera on Nov. 14 (11/10/2009 2:03:41 PM)
UFC 105: Randy Couture Talks Brandon Vera (11/10/2009 10:06:05 AM)
Randy Couture had a 15-minute war with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102 on August 29. But he didn't take any time off to recover.read more
UFC Quick Quote: Randy Couture looking to make Brandon Vera fight a ‘wrestling match’ at UFC 105 (11/10/2009 8:33:52 AM)
“Well, I definitely don't want to stand around and allow him to establish his range and hit his rhythm. I'd like to make it as much of a wrestling match as I can. That's what's going to put me in the best position to win. I've seen Brandon fight a lot and I'm very familiar
UFC 105 Video: Brandon Vera Wants to Push the Pace Against Randy Couture (11/10/2009 4:18:05 AM)
UFC 105 Video: Randy Couture on How Brandon Vera Fits into his Fighting Equation (11/10/2009 4:11:19 AM)
On His Way, Vera Ready To Realize His Potential (11/10/2009 12:56:18 AM)
Facing a man that he looks up to, Brandon Vera believes he's on the way to realizing his potential when he fights Randy Couture at UFC 105...
UFC News: Video: Brandon Vera Discusses Fighting An Icon At UFC 105 (11/9/2009 1:25:46 PM)
Video: Brandon Vera Discusses Fighting An Icon At UFC 105
Brandon Vera on fighting ‘an icon of the sport’ at UFC 105 (Video) (11/9/2009 5:23:34 AM)
UFC News: Randy Couture Talks Strategy Against Brandon Vera At UFC 105 (11/4/2009 2:44:24 PM)
Randy Couture Talks Strategy Against Brandon Vera At UFC 105
UFC News: Brandon Vera Looking To Test Randy Coutures Chin (11/4/2009 2:44:24 PM)
Brandon Vera Looking To Test Randy Coutures Chin
Brandon Vera: I’ve got to touch Randy’s chin and see what’s left (11/4/2009 4:08:26 AM)
Props: Las Vegas Sun Quoteworthy: “When they first told me I was going to fight in (UFC) 105, I was like, ‘Hell, no. That’s nine weeks from now. I just got done fighting (at UFC 101).' Then they said I’d be fighting Randy and I was like, ‘Oh yeah, I’ll fight Randy.' I always knew at some
Randy Couture talks UFC 105 fight strategy for Brandon Vera (Video) (11/3/2009 9:26:01 AM)
Brandon Vera set to see ‘who crumbles first’ against Randy Couture at UFC 105 (Video) (11/2/2009 10:39:27 AM)
Brandon Vera video talks UFC 105 main event fight against Randy Couture (10/28/2009 7:05:33 AM)
Vera Thinks Fight Is Dream, Nightmare Come True (10/28/2009 4:16:29 AM)
Brandon Vera will get another opportunity to prove he is an elite light heavyweight fighter when he faces Randy Couture in the main event at UFC 105. read more
Vera Thinks Couture Fight Is Dream, Nightmare Come True (10/28/2009 4:16:29 AM)
Brandon Vera will get another opportunity to prove he is an elite light heavyweight fighter when he faces Randy Couture in the main event at UFC 105. read more
UFC News: Video: Brandon Vera Preparing For Randy Couture (10/12/2009 3:14:47 PM)
Video: Brandon Vera Preparing For Randy Couture
UFC 105 video: Brandon Vera trains for Randy Couture fight (10/12/2009 7:16:47 AM)
Brandon Vera nervous and excited for Randy Couture fight at UFC 105 (Video) (10/6/2009 4:00:41 PM)
Full "UFC 105: Couture vs. Vera" card announced, Johnson vs. Sobotta scrapped (9/29/2009 2:35:00 PM)
A 10-bout lineup, including a five-fight main card, today was officially announced for November's UFC 105 event. The Nov. 14 event takes place at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England, and airs via same-day delay on Spike TV in North America. Randy Couture meets Brandon Vera in the night's main event, and Michael Bisping vs. Denis Kang, Dan Hardy vs. Mike Swick, and bouts with "The Ultimate Fighter 9" winners James Wilks and Ross Pearson are also part of the televised main card. However, MMAjunkie.com has confirmed a DaMarques Johnson vs. Peter Sobotta bout has been scrapped.
UFC News: Brandon Vera Confident In Upcoming Fight With Randy Couture (9/29/2009 7:47:36 AM)
Brandon Vera Confident In Upcoming Fight With Randy Couture
UFC News: Brandon Vera Confident In Upcoming Fight With Randy Couture (9/29/2009 7:17:41 AM)
Brandon Vera Confident In Upcoming Fight With Randy Couture
UFC Quick Quote: What is Randy Couture going to do with Brandon Vera? (9/26/2009 4:25:19 PM)
“My whole thing is, I kick people in the face, I knee people in the face, I can submit people. Now, if I can go to the southpaw stance, and I’m knocking people out from the southpaw stance, people are gonna be like, ‘oh my God, now what am I gonna do with Vera?’… I’m
Surprise Leads Vera To Opportunity (9/25/2009 6:17:57 PM)
UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera spoke to MMAWeekly about his biggest fight yet, headlining UFC 105 on Nov. 14 against Randy Couture....
Kim Couture vs. Kerry Vera a Brilliant Move for Strikeforce (9/24/2009 8:34:00 AM)
Filed under: StrikeforceCapitalizing on the enormous promotional resources that the UFC will pour into its November fight between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera, Strikeforce is poised to offer a November Couture vs. Vera fight of its own: Kim Couture vs. Kerry Vera. Sherdog.com is reporting that Kim Couture and Kerry Vera have verbally agreed to meet in a 135-pound bout for Strikeforce, possibly on November 20 -- which would be just six days after their husbands, Randy and Brandon, meet in the main event of UFC 105. Kim Couture (who is estranged from Randy) is 1-1 in her professional MMA career, while Kerry Vera is 1-0, so this is a battle of two newcomers, not two of the best female fighters in the world. But I think it's a great fight for Strikeforce: The UFC will spend a great deal of time and money advertising Couture vs. Vera, and Strikeforce can benefit from that advertising.This is brilliant matchmaking.Kim Couture vs. Kerry Vera a Brilliant Move for Strikeforce originally appe
Couture: Vera First, Machida Next? (9/23/2009 4:05:51 AM)
UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture says a win over Brandon Vera at UFC 105 will put him "in the mix" for a shot at light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida....
UFC News: Randy Couture Vs. Brandon Vera Could Main Event UFC 105 (9/14/2009 1:27:39 PM)
Randy Couture Vs. Brandon Vera Could Main Event UFC 105
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera at light heavyweight headlines UFC 105 (9/14/2009 11:20:00 AM)
UFC 105 finally has its headliner. With several potential main-event options falling by the wayside for a variety of reasons, the UFC today announced a light heavyweight bout between MMA legend Randy Couture (16-10 MMA, 13-7 MMA) and a recently surging Brandon Vera (11-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC) would headline the event. UFC 105 takes place Nov. 14 at Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England.
Couture Vs. Vera Confirmed Ufc 105 Headliner (9/14/2009 10:27:55 AM)
The Ultimate Fighting Championship on Monday confirmed earlier reports, including one by MMAWeekly.com, that Randy Couture will headline UFC 105 in a bout against Brandon Vera...
Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera officially announced for UFC 105 main event on Nov. 14 (9/14/2009 3:58:55 AM)
When the UFC was in desperate need for a marquee name for their UFC 105 main event, it was only “Natural” for them to call upon five-time Octagon champion Randy Couture. The promotion today announced that the former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion will officially make his return to the 205-pound division to battle former heavyweight
Couture Vs. Vera Agreed To For Ufc 105 (9/13/2009 11:27:54 AM)
Randy Couture and Brandon Vera are expected to meet at UFC 105 on Nov. 14 in Manchester, England, MMAWeekly.com has learned...
UFC News: Randy Couture Vs. Brandon Vera Could Main Event UFC 105 (9/13/2009 7:57:37 AM)
Randy Couture Vs. Brandon Vera Could Main Event UFC 105
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera To Headline UFC 105 (9/13/2009 5:45:43 AM)
Following weeks of searching and speculation, it appears that the UFC has finally secured a main event for UFC 105 in Manchester, England. A light heavyweight matchup between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera is in the process of being booked for the event, according to BloodyElbow. Negotiations to have middleweight contenders Dan Henderson and Nate Marquardt meet in the headliner have stalled, while a matchup between Matt Hughes and middleweight champ Anderson Silva also fell through for the November 14 event.
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera To Headline UFC 105 (Updated) (9/13/2009 5:45:43 AM)
Following weeks of searching and speculation, it appears that the UFC has finally secured a main event for UFC 105 in Manchester, England. A light heavyweight matchup between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera is in the process of being booked for the event, according to BloodyElbow. Negotiations to have middleweight contenders Dan Henderson and Nate Marquardt meet in the headliner have stalled, while a matchup between Matt Hughes and middleweight champ Anderson Silva also fell through for the November 14 event.
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera Possible To Headline UFC 105 (9/13/2009 5:45:43 AM)
Following weeks of searching and speculation, it appears that the UFC has finally secured a main event for UFC 105 in Manchester, England. A light heavyweight matchup between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera is in the process of being booked for the event, according to BloodyElbow. Negotiations to have middleweight contenders Dan Henderson and Nate Marquardt meet in the headliner have stalled, while a matchup between Matt Hughes and middleweight champ Anderson Silva also fell through for the November 14 event.
Randy Couture vs. Brandon Vera in Light Heavyweight Bout To Headline UFC 105 (9/13/2009 5:45:43 AM)
After a week of searching and speculation, it appears that the UFC has finally secured a main event for UFC 105 in Manchester, England. A light heavyweight match up between Randy Couture and Brandon Vera is in the process of being booked for the event, according to BloodyElbow. MMAFrenzy.com reported just a few days ago that the headlining bout would be Dan Henderson vs. Nate Marquardt, however when negotiations stalled, an alternative had to be found.
Report: Randy Couture vs Brandon Vera UFC 105 main event under consideration (9/13/2009 3:43:29 AM)
Former heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, Randy Couture, could return to the 205-pound division to take on Brandon Vera in the main event at UFC 105 from the Manchester Evening News (MEN) Arena in Manchester, England, on Nov. 14, according to The Sun. The report indicates that UFC sources have confirmed the showdown, which was cobbled
UFC's dual-division hopeful Brandon Vera wants the world to know his name (9/4/2009 4:45:00 PM)
When then-heavyweight Brandon Vera stormed on to the UFC scene beginning in 2005 with four-straight stoppage victories, the California resident really did appear to be "The Truth." Disappointing back-to-back losses to Fabricio Werdum and Tim Sylvia led to a drop to 205 pounds, and Vera's stated goals of earning titles in two divisions appeared to be forgotten. Not so, Vera recently told MMAjunkie.com Radio, for those seeking great reward must overcome great challenges.
Beatdown: Brandon Vera (9/2/2009 12:43:13 AM)
Brandon Vera joined the Beatdown crew on Wednesday.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Brandon Vera, Jake Rosholt, "King Mo" Lawal, Michael Schiavello (8/31/2009 3:25:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio kicks off a week of star-studded programming with a stacked Monday show. Featured today are UFC 102 winners Brandon Vera and Jake Rosholt (who won the event's "Submission of the Night" bonus), "M-1: Breakthrough" main-event victor "King Mo" Lawal, and new HDNet MMA play-by-play man Michael Schiavello. Rosholt and Schiavello are both in studio. Catch MMAjunkie.com Radio Monday-Friday at 12:05 p.m. EST (9:05 a.m. PST) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch the show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Following UFC 102 win over Krzysztof Soszynski, Brandon Vera staying quiet - for now (8/30/2009 4:30:00 PM)
PORTLAND, Ore. - Remember Brandon Vera (11-3 MMA, 7-3 UFC), the brash striker that claimed he would be a UFC champion in both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions? Well, these days the 31-year-old has accepted "The Truth," and a 1-3 stretch in 2007 and 2008 led Vera to quiet down his bold claims and focus more on proper preparation and training. But after a unanimous decision win over Krzyszof Soszynski at this past Saturday's UFC 102 event in Portland, Ore., Vera told MMAjunkie.com he's hoping to build a win streak that will allow him to again call out the top talent in two divisions.
UFC News: UFC 102 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (8/29/2009 7:45:51 PM)
UFC 102 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Krzysztof Soszynski
Krzysztof Soszynski on fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 102 and more (Video) (8/23/2009 3:07:14 PM)
‘Truth’ or consequences: An MMAmania.com UFC 102 interview exclusive with Brandon Vera (8/21/2009 9:13:23 AM)
On Saturday, Aug. 29, Brandon “The Truth” Vera (10-3) ' a once promising undefeated heavyweight Muay Thai specialist ' will make his fourth professional start as a 205-pound light heavyweight when he squares off against Krzysztof Soszynski (18-8-1), a semifinalist on season eight of The Ultimate Fighter (TUF). “The Polish Experiment” replaced an injured Matt Hamill,
The Breakdown: Jardine vs. Silva (8/21/2009 9:01:00 AM)
Michael DiSanto, UFC - UFC 102 is filled with intriguing bouts. Two legendary former champions, Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Minotauro, will finally square off in a fight that fans have been clamoring over for almost a decade. A pair of top middleweights, Nate Marquardt and Demian Maia, will answer the question of who stands alongside Dan Henderson as the division's top threat to champion Anderson Silva. Brandon Vera returns against rugged veteran Krzysztof Soszynski in a fight that will go a long way toward proving whether Vera really is 'The Truth' at light heavyweight.
Vera Prepares for UFC 102 With An Eye on Lofty Goals (8/21/2009 3:29:05 AM)
Brandon Vera has the loftiest goal imaginable for an MMA fighter, and even if you don't think he can do it, he's not afraid to say it publicly: Vera wants to hold the UFC heavyweight belt and the UFC light heavyweight belt simultaneously. That's the goal that drives him. read more
Brandon Vera Prepares for UFC 102 With An Eye on Lofty Goals (8/21/2009 3:29:05 AM)
Brandon Vera has the loftiest goal imaginable for an MMA fighter, and even if you don't think he can do it, he's not afraid to say it publicly: Vera wants to hold the UFC heavyweight belt and the UFC light heavyweight belt simultaneously. That's the goal that drives him. read more
The MMA Hour: Krzysztof Soszynski Talks UFC 102 Bout vs. Brandon Vera (8/19/2009 9:40:00 PM)
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse ExclusiveOn this week's edition of The MMA Hour, MDS and I spoke to UFC light heavyweight Krzysztof Soszynski about his upcoming fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 102 on August 29. We were also joined by FanHouse's Ray Hui to look back at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg and to discuss what that event meant for women's MMA and Strikeforce. Check out the show below. Click here to download the mp3. The MMA Hour: Krzysztof Soszynski Talks UFC 102 Bout vs. Brandon Vera originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:40:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
The MMA Hour: Krzysztof Soszynski Talks UFC 102 Bout Against Brandon Vera (8/19/2009 9:40:00 PM)
Filed under: UFC, Strikeforce, FanHouse ExclusiveOn this week's edition of The MMA Hour, MDS and I spoke to UFC light heavyweight Krzysztof Soszynski about his upcoming fight against Brandon Vera at UFC 102 on August 29. We were also joined by FanHouse's Ray Hui to look back at Strikeforce: Carano vs. Cyborg and to discuss what that event meant for women's MMA and Strikeforce. Check out the show below. Click here to download the mp3. The MMA Hour: Krzysztof Soszynski Talks UFC 102 Bout Against Brandon Vera originally appeared on MMA FanHouse on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:40:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Brandon Vera: No More Talking, No More Questioning (8/19/2009 9:01:00 AM)
Rhett Butler, UFC - Brandon Vera is tired of all the talking. It is very easy to imagine the typical Vera training sessions as intense mental battles where talking, save light colloquialisms with teammates, is a punishment. Be clear, Vera loves the MMA public. Had it not been for you, me and the world, his highlight reels wouldn't be celebrated nor his progress considered a beacon for MMA's bright future.
Brandon Vera on UFC 102 fight against Krzysztof Soszynski on short notice (Video) (7/23/2009 12:01:36 PM)
UFC News: Krzysztof Soszynski To Face Brandon Vera At UFC 102 Aug. 29th (7/22/2009 7:15:51 AM)
Krzysztof Soszynski To Face Brandon Vera At UFC 102 Aug. 29th
UFC News: Krzysztof Soszynski To Face Brandon Vera At UFC 102 Aug. 29th (7/21/2009 9:15:50 AM)
Krzysztof Soszynski To Face Brandon Vera At UFC 102 Aug. 29th
Matt Hamill out 3-4 weeks, Krzysztof Soszynski vs. Brandon Vera at UFC 102 (Updated) (7/20/2009 7:05:00 PM)
An intriguing light-heavyweight bout between Matt Hamill (6-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Brandon Vera (10-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) has been scratched from UFC 102's main card and will be replaced by a Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (18-8-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) fight. The change, first reported by Sherdog, resulted from an injured knee suffered by Hamill during a recent training session. "(It's) just a meniscus tear," Hamill's trainer, Duff Holmes, told MMAjunkie.com. "He's going for a scope tomorrow, and we'll be back to training after three or four weeks of rehab."
Injured Matt Hamill replaced by Krzysztof Soszynski in UFC 102 bout with Brandon Vera (7/20/2009 7:05:00 PM)
An intriguing light-heavyweight bout between Matt Hamill (6-2 MMA, 6-2 UFC) and Brandon Vera (10-3 MMA, 6-3 UFC) has been scratched from UFC 102's main card and will be replaced by a Vera vs. Krzysztof Soszynski (18-8-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) fight. The change, first reported by Sherdog, resulted from an injured knee suffered by Hamill during a recent training session. MMAjunkie.com confirmed the injury but is awaiting details from Hamill and his trainer, Duff Holmes.
UFC 102: Krzysztof Soszynski replaces injured Matt Hamill against Brandon Vera on Aug. 29 (7/20/2009 10:29:42 AM)
Krzysztof Soszynski has been tapped to face Brandon Vera in a light heavyweight bout at UFC 102 from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon, after a knee injury has forced Matt Hamill to withdraw from the upcoming event on August 29, according to Sherdog.com. The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 8 semifinalist is no stranger to last minute
Soszynski Agrees To Fight Vera at UFC 102 After Hamill Withdraws With Injury (7/20/2009 9:33:43 AM)
Krzysztof Soszynski has agreed to fight Brandon Vera in a light heavyweight contest at UFC 102 in August 29 in Portland, Oregon after Vera's original opponent, Matt Hamill, was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a knee injury. Soszynski earned back-to-back wins over Brian Stann and Andre Gusmao earlier this year to push his winning streak to six, while Vera scored a leg kick TKO of Mike Patt in March to rebound from losses in 3 of his last 4 fights.
UFC 102 main card to include Leben vs. Rosholt, Marquardt vs. Maia, and Hamill vs. Vera (6/16/2009 5:05:00 PM)
Despite the event being more than two months away, UFC 102's complete televised main card is set. The event takes place Aug. 29 at the Rose Garden in Portland, Ore., and as previously announced, Randy Couture meets Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in the main event, and Keith Jardine takes on Thiago Silva in the co-headliner. Rounding out the televised pay-per-view main card are Chris Leben vs. Jake Rosholt, Nate Marquardt vs. Demian Maia, and Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera.
Lady Vera Enters (5/15/2009 1:18:45 AM)
Brandon Vera has some sound advice for his wife Kerry, who makes her mixed martial arts debut Friday against Leslie Smith at Bellator Fighting Championships in Chicago: “Hit her hard at least once”
UFC News: Video: A Day In The Life Of Brandon Vera (4/26/2009 1:31:59 PM)
Video: A Day In The Life Of Brandon Vera
A day in the life of UFCs Brandon Vera (Video) (4/26/2009 3:18:22 AM)
addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmmamania.com%2F2009%2F04%2F26%2Fa-day-in-the-life-of-ufcs-brandon-vera-video%2F'; addthis_title = 'A+day+in+the+life+of+UFCs+Brandon+Vera+%28Video%29'; addthis_pub = 'brok3llc';
Weapon X: Matt Hamill has something new for Brandon Vera at UFC 102 (4/22/2009 5:48:31 AM)
Props: MMA Fanhouse Quoteworthy: “I have a lot of things to add. I add more moves every time I fight. Every time I fight, there will always be a new move, so at UFC 102 against Brandon Vera, I'll have a new weapon that no one has seen. The old Matt Hamill is not the new one.
Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera Shifted From UFC 101 to 102 (4/13/2009 1:53:01 PM)
The scheduled light heavyweight bout between Matt Hamill and Brandon Vera that as originally reported to be set for UFC 101, has not reportedly been moved. Instead of taking place at the beginning of August, it will instead take place at the end of the month at the as yet unannounced UFC 102 in
UFC News: Matt Hamil Vs. Brandon Vera In Works For UFC 101 (3/30/2009 5:32:57 PM)
Matt Hamil Vs. Brandon Vera In Works For UFC 101
UFC 101: Brandon Vera vs Matt Hamill in the works for August 8 (3/30/2009 4:05:09 AM)
There’s a fine light heavyweight match up between Brandon Vera (10-3) and Matt Hamill (6-2) brewing for UFC 101, which is tentatively scheduled to take place at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa., on August 8, according to MMAMadness.com. Bout agreements have not been signed at this time; however, the report indicates that both fighters have
Matt Hamill Vs Brandon Vera Set For Ufc 101 (3/29/2009 8:33:46 PM)
A light heavyweight match-up between Brandon Vera and Matt Hamill is in the works for UFC 101 on August 8 in Philadelphia....
Matt Hamill vs. Brandon Vera On Tap For UFC 101 (3/29/2009 11:14:29 AM)
Light heavyweights Matt Hamill and Brandon Vera are likely to clash on the main card of UFC 101 on August 8th in Philadelphia, according to MMA Madness. According to the report, which cited sources close to ...
Brandon Vera has ‘The Truth’ for his critics and media members (3/25/2009 8:26:41 AM)
Props: Cagewriter addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmmamania.com%2F2009%2F03%2F25%2Fbrandon-vera-has-the-truth-for-his-critics-and-media-members%2F'; addthis_title = 'Brandon+Vera+has+%26%238216%3BThe+Truth%26%238217%3B+for+his+critics+and+media+members'; addthis_pub = 'brok3llc';
UFC News: Video: Brandon Vera Talks Critics, Mark Munoz (3/24/2009 6:33:06 PM)
Video: Brandon Vera Talks Critics, Mark Munoz
UFC News: UFC 96 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Michael Patt (3/7/2009 7:46:48 PM)
UFC 96 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Michael Patt
Vera Leg Kicks Chop Down Patt at UFC 96; Grove Flattens Day in 92 Seconds (3/7/2009 6:35:46 PM)
Brandon Vera broke Michael Patt with leg kicks at UFC 96
UFC News: UFC 96 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Michael Patt (3/7/2009 5:46:48 PM)
UFC 96 Results: Brandon Vera Vs. Michael Patt
Savage Dog Show: Brandon Vera (3/2/2009 3:19:20 AM)
UFC light heavyweight Brandon Vera joined Jeff Sherwood on the Savage Dog Show to discuss his bout at UFC 96
Hunger, discipline, identity—for Brandon Vera, these are the things (2/26/2009 7:01:00 AM)
Chuck Mindenhall, UFC - It's a fickle thing, mixed martial arts. In a short space of time—a year, a month, a round, a punch—a fighter can tumble from the mountaintops to the pedestrian ranks with all the empty denial of a pickpocket victim. It's a cruel sport that way. For those who're able to re-ascend, square one has to be looked at as the process of redefining the most abstract element of his game—the fighter's edge.
UFC News: New Contract On Horizon, Brandon Vera Could Return At UFC 96 (12/22/2008 8:20:34 AM)
New Contract On Horizon, Brandon Vera Could Return At UFC 96
Brandon Vera vs. Mike Patt Added to UFC 96 (12/22/2008 5:12:19 AM)
Former heavyweight contender Brandon Vera will go for his second victory at light heavyweight when he takes on Mike Patt at UFC 96 on March 7th in Columbus, Ohio. The bout joins Shane Carwin vs. Gabriel Gonzaga (and potentially Chuck Liddell vs. Keith Jardine) on the rumored lineup for the March event.
Brandon Vera vs Mike Patt UFC 96 fight possible March 7 (12/22/2008 5:04:16 AM)
Brandon Vera ' loser of three of his last four bouts ' is expected to return to action against Mike Patt at UFC 96 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, on March 7, according to FiveOuncesOfPain.com. “The Truth” is a former heavyweight fighter who was considered a possible title contender until sustaining back-to-back losses to
Video: Roger Huerta and Brandon Vera Bet on De La Hoya-Pacquiao (12/1/2008 3:00:33 AM)
Oscar De La Hoya vs Manny Pacquiao video bet between Roger Huerta and Brandon Vera (11/30/2008 2:36:52 PM)
Loser wears a chicken suit: (Thanks to MMAmania.com reader “Valkrie” for the assist.) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fmmamania.com%2F2008%2F11%2F30%2Foscar-de-la-hoya-vs-manny-pacquiao-video-bet-between-roger-huerta-and-brandon-vera%2F'; addthis_title = 'Oscar+De+La+Hoya+vs+Manny+Pacquiao+video+bet+between+Roger+Huerta+and+Brandon+Vera'; addthis_pub = 'brok3llc';
UFC News: Brandon Vera Comments On Being Held At Gunpoint (10/25/2008 3:49:08 PM)
Brandon Vera Comments On Being Held At Gunpoint
UFC News: Brandon Vera Comments On Being Held At Gunpoint (10/24/2008 8:49:11 PM)
Brandon Vera Comments On Being Held At Gunpoint
Vera Held at Gunpoint (10/23/2008 12:17:52 AM)
With his training camp in its latter stages and his bout with Keith Jardine at UFC 89 less then two weeks away, Brandon Vera woke up around 4 a.m. with his Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, Lloyd Irvin, standing over his bed. “He said, ‘Hey Brandon’ and I thought it was a bad dream,” Vera recalled
Brandon Vera post-fight UFC 89 video interview (10/21/2008 3:50:40 AM)
We didn't hear a peep from Brandon Vera after his split-decision loss to Keith Jardine at UFC 89: “Bisping vs. Leben” this weekend, but this post-fight video recently popped up on the promotion's Web site. “The Truth” appears visibly out of sorts and doesn't offer up much regarding the reasons behind his performance ' his third
Dana White: Brandon Vera ‘doesnt have that killer instinct’ (10/19/2008 6:53:18 PM)
Props: Sports Illustrated Quoteworthy: “Brandon Vera, it's like he lost something. That year off, I don't know what it was. He doesn't have that killer instinct, he doesn't go after it. This kid used to be so cocky, and you know he wanted to fight everybody…. He was good, he was walking through heavyweights. Took that year
Ufc 89 Post: White Not Sure What's Up With Vera (10/19/2008 5:45:12 PM)
At the UFC 89 post fight press conference, UFC president Dana White addressed the recent concerns following Brandon Vera after his loss to Keith Jardine...
Jardine Mean Enough to Outpoint Vera; Lytle Wins War with Taylor (10/19/2008 3:02:00 AM)
Thomas Gerbasi, UFC - In his first bout since a first round loss to Wanderlei Silva in May, light heavyweight contender Keith Jardine got a much needed career boost as he scored a three round split decision win over Brandon Vera in the UFC 89 co-feature at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England Saturday night.
UFC News: Dana White Says Brandon Vera Not The Same Fighter (10/18/2008 10:14:20 PM)
Dana White Says Brandon Vera Not The Same Fighter
Ufc 89: Jardine Back On Track, Cane Scores Ko (10/18/2008 9:15:09 PM)
UFC 89 hosted two light heavyweight match ups featuring two Top 10 ranked fighters. No. 9 ranked Keith Jardine and Brandon Vera went the distance while Luiz Cane was able to finish No. 7 ranked Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou by technical knockout.