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 top 10 best fights.
1. Brandon Vera KOs Hideki Sekine
On December 2, 2016 Brandon Vera defended his ONE heavyweight title against Hideki Sekine. Vera was 39 years old with a record of 14-7, and Sekine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vera stopped Hideki Sekine via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Brandon Vera KOs Paul Cheng in 26 seconds
On December 11, 2015 Brandon Vera fought Paul Cheng for the vacant ONE heavyweight title. Vera was 38 years old with a record of 13-7, and Cheng was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vera was coming off a win. Vera stopped Paul Cheng via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Brandon Vera KOs Mauro Cerilli
On November 23, 2018 Brandon Vera defended his ONE heavyweight title against Mauro Cerilli. Vera was 41 years old with a record of 15-7, and Cerilli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vera stopped Mauro Cerilli via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Brandon Vera loses to Ben Rothwell via KO
On August 31, 2013 Brandon Vera faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Vera was 35 years old with a record of 12-6, and Rothwell was 31 with a record of 32-9. Both Vera and Rothwell were coming off a loss. Rothwell stopped Vera via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Brandon Vera defeats Reese Andy
On July 19, 2008 Brandon Vera faced Reese Andy in a light heavyweight bout. Vera was 30 years old with a record of 8-2, and Andy was 35 with a record of 7-1. Vera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Andy was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vera won via unanimous decision.
10. Brandon Vera defeats Eliot Marshall
On October 29, 2011 Brandon Vera faced Eliot Marshall in a light heavyweight bout. Vera was 34 years old with a record of 11-5, and Marshall was 31 with a record of 10-3. Marshall was coming off a loss. Vera won via unanimous decision.