Fighter

Brandon Vera

"The Truth"

16-10-0

United StatesLast 5

Grappling 0-1

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No upcoming fight scheduled.

Brandon Vera holds a professional MMA record of 16-10-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 34 bouts on record. Brandon Vera has won 19 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 4 by decision. Of 14 career losses, 11 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Brandon Vera lands 3.03 significant strikes per minute with 56% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Brandon Vera also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Most recent fight: December 3, 2022. Tracked organizations: ONE, UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'3"191 cm
Weight: 230 lbs104 kg
Reach: 78"198 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1977-10-10
Age: 48
Team: Alliance Training Center
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Fight DNA

Knockout Artist

UFCalendar's style model · Light Heavyweight roster (129 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 2% in division

Sniper

98 · top 2% in division

Granite Base

97 · top 1% in division

Punch power97

Kick power98

Punch speed97

Kick speed98

Accuracy98

Takedowns63

Ground striking97

Submissions75

Chin93

Body strength97

Cardio66

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 15-7-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.03per min

56% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.81per min

52% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min

53% success

Takedowns stuffed59%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Brandon Vera earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Amir Aliakbari
ONEONE 164: Pacio vs. Brooks· Dec 3, 2022· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 11-3
TKO
R1
LOSS
vs Amir Aliakbari
ONE 164: Pacio vs. Brooks
TKO
R1 · 3:37
LOSS
vs Arjan Bhullar
Dangal
TKO
R2 · 4:27
LOSS
vs Arjan BhullarTitle bout
ONEDangal· May 15, 2021· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 10-1
TKO
R2
LOSS
vs Aung La N Sang
CENTURY PART II
TKO
R2 · 3:23
LOSS
vs Arjan Bhullar
ONEOne Championship - Dangal· Apr 28, 2021· Heavyweight
TKO
R2 · 4:27
WIN
vs Mauro Cerilli
Conquest Of Champions
KO
R1 · 1:04
LOSS
vs Aung La N SangTitle bout
ONECENTURY PART II· Oct 13, 2019· Light Heavyweight· 16-7 vs 25-10
TKO
R2 · 3:23
WIN
vs Hideki Sekine
Age Of Domination
TKO
R1 · 3:11
WIN
vs Mauro Cerilli×3Title bout · Title win #3
ONEConquest Of Champions· Nov 23, 2018· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 12-2
KO
R1 · 1:04
WIN
vs Paul Cheng
Spirit Of Champions
KO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Hideki Sekine×2Title bout · Title win #2
ONEAge Of Domination· Dec 2, 2016· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 3:11
WIN
vs Paul Cheng×1Title bout · Title win #1
ONESpirit Of Champions· Dec 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 13-7 vs 5-1
KO
R1 · 0:26
WIN
vs Igor Subora
ONEWarrior’s Way· Dec 5, 2014· Heavyweight· 12-7 vs 5-1
TKO
R1 · 3:54
LOSS
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC 164: Henderson vs Pettis 2· Aug 31, 2013· Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 30-9
TKO
R3 · 1:54
LOSS
vs Mauricio Rua
UFCUFC on FOX: Shogun vs Vera· Aug 4, 2012· Light Heavyweight· 12-5 vs 20-6
TKO
R4 · 4:09
WIN
vs Eliot Marshall
UFCUFC 137: Penn vs Diaz· Oct 29, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 11-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
NC
vs Thiago Silva
UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Light Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 14-2
Overturned
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Jon Jones
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Light Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 9-1
TKO
R1 · 3:19
LOSS
vs Randy Couture
UFCUFC 105: Couture vs Vera· Nov 14, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 11-3 vs 16-10
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Krzysztof Soszynski
UFCUFC 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA· Aug 29, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 23-9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Michael Patt
UFCUFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 7, 2009· Light Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 12-3
TKO
R2 · 1:27
LOSS
vs Keith Jardine
UFCUFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· Oct 18, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 9-2 vs 14-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Reese Andy
UFCUFC: Silva vs Irvin· Jul 19, 2008· Light Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 7-1-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFCUFC 85: BEDLAM· Jun 7, 2008· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 10-3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:40
LOSS
vs Tim Sylvia
UFCUFC 77: HOSTILE TERRITORY· Oct 20, 2007· Heavyweight· 8-0 vs 23-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Frank Mir
UFCUFC 65: BAD INTENTIONS· Nov 18, 2006· Heavyweight· 7-0 vs 9-2
TKO
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Assuerio Silva
UFCUFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· May 27, 2006· Heavyweight· 6-0 vs 11-4
SUB
R1 · 2:39
WIN
vs Justin Eilers
UFCUFC 57: Liddell vs Couture 3· Feb 4, 2006· Heavyweight· 5-0 vs 9-4-1
TKO
R1 · 1:25
WIN
vs Fabiano Scherner
UFCUFC Fight Night 2· Oct 3, 2005· Heavyweight· 4-0 vs 5-1
TKO
R2 · 3:22
WIN
vs Mike Whitehead
WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion· Jan 22, 2005· Heavyweight· 3-0 vs 6-3
TKO
R2 · 1:12
WIN
vs André Mussi
WEC 13: Heavyweight Explosion· Jan 22, 2005· Heavyweight· 2-0 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 0:51
WIN
vs Don Richards
Ohio Regional· Sep 13, 2003· 1-0 vs 3-1-1
DEC
WIN
vs Adam Rivera
Virginia Regional· Jul 6, 2002· 0-0 vs 0-1
TKO

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1568▼12
Peak: 1800Nov 18, 2006
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Brandon Vera fight next?

Brandon Vera has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Brandon Vera's record?

Brandon Vera's professional MMA record is 16-10-0.

Who is Brandon Vera fighting next?

Brandon Vera's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Brandon Vera fight last?

Brandon Vera most recently fought Amir Aliakbari at ONE 164: Pacio vs. Brooks on Saturday, December 3, 2022, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Brandon Vera fight in?

Brandon Vera fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Brandon Vera have?

Brandon Vera has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How tall is Brandon Vera?

Brandon Vera is 6'3" (191 cm) tall.

How much does Brandon Vera weigh?

Brandon Vera weighs 230 lbs (104 kg).

What is Brandon Vera's reach?

Brandon Vera has a reach of 78" (198 cm).

How old is Brandon Vera?

Brandon Vera is 48 years old (born Oct 10, 1977).

Where is Brandon Vera from?

Brandon Vera is from United States.

CAREER SUMMARY