Best fights of Brandon Vera
Over 20 years as a professional, Brandon Vera has compiled a 16-10 (12) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Brandon Vera loses to Maurício Rua via KO
On August 4, 2012 Brandon Vera faced Maurício Rua in a light heavyweight bout. Vera was 34 years old with a record of 12-5, and Rua was 30 with a record of 20-6. Vera was coming off a win, while Rua was coming off a loss. Rua stopped Vera via TKO in the 4th round.
2. Brandon Vera KOs Frank Mir
On November 18, 2006 Brandon Vera faced Frank Mir in a heavyweight bout. Vera was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Mir was 27 with a record of 9-2. Vera was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Mir was coming off a win. Vera stopped Frank Mir via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Brandon Vera loses to Tim Sylvia via unanimous decision
On October 21, 2007 Brandon Vera faced Tim Sylvia in a heavyweight bout. Vera was 30 years old with a record of 8-0, and Sylvia was 31 with a record of 23-3. Vera was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak, while Sylvia was coming off a loss. Vera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Sylvia.
4. Brandon Vera KOs Mike Whitehead
On January 22, 2005 Brandon Vera fought Mike Whitehead for the vacant 2005 WEC Grand Prix heavyweight title. Vera was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Whitehead was 23 with a record of 6-3. Vera was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Whitehead was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vera stopped Mike Whitehead via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Brandon Vera defeats Krzysztof Soszynski
On August 29, 2009 Brandon Vera faced Krzysztof Soszynski in a light heavyweight bout. Vera was 31 years old with a record of 10-3, and Soszynski was 32 with a record of 23-9-1. Vera was coming off a win and Soszynski was on a 6-fight winning streak. Vera won via unanimous decision.