Brandon Vera, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has competed with an impressive record of 15 wins, 7 losses, and 1 no contest (NC) in his career. Weighing in at 230 lbs., he stands tall at 6' 3' with a reach of 78'. In the octagon, Vera has demonstrated a striking style that averages 3.03 significant strikes per minute, with a striking accuracy of 56%. However, he also absorbs an average of 2.81 strikes per minute, indicating a robust defense with a strike defense rate of 52%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.7 per 15 minutes, with a takedown accuracy of 53%. One of Vera's most notable victories came against Frank Mir, who held an ELO rating of 1082 at the time. However, his recent fight history shows a mixed record. In March 2010, he suffered a knockout loss to Jon Jones. A win against Thiago Silva in January 2011 was later overturned due to a failed drug test. He then won against Eliot Marshall via unanimous decision in October 2011. Unfortunately, losses followed against Mauricio Rua and Ben Rothwell in August 2012 and August 2013, respectively, both by knockout.