Post by Wacko on Sept 17, 2006 1:21:32 GMT 8
Brandon "the TRUTH" Vera...a half-filipino...astig!
When and why did you start training for fighting?
Vera : I trained at the Olympic Training Center and saw a lot of fighters come through there, Randy, Matt, Dan, Mike V, after the 2000 Olympic year. I took a couple of years off from training or doing anything. I started to watch the MMA shows, saw Randy beating up everyone. I was like “hey I can do that”. So, I started training.
What ranks and titles do you hold?
Vera : I’m a 2x Pan-American Champion, Abu-Dhabi veteran, 8x Grapplers Quest Champion, W.K.A. Muay Thai National champion, Lloyd Irvin Brown Belt
What is your favorite technique?
Vera : Flying Yoga Wrist Lock
Do you have any heroes?
Vera : The Incredible Hulk
What are your hobbies?
Vera : Horticulture and People Watching.
What is your favorite movie?
Vera : ALL Mafia Movies and Anime
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
Vera : Old Dominion University, still working on my Degree
What was your job before you started fighting?
Vera : I was in the Military. USAF
What is your biggest weapon in a fight?
Vera : My Desire to whoop my opponent’s ass.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
Vera : That I’ve stayed the path, all my decisions have been correct. It’s finally MY time to shine.
When and why did you start training for fighting?
Vera : I trained at the Olympic Training Center and saw a lot of fighters come through there, Randy, Matt, Dan, Mike V, after the 2000 Olympic year. I took a couple of years off from training or doing anything. I started to watch the MMA shows, saw Randy beating up everyone. I was like “hey I can do that”. So, I started training.
What ranks and titles do you hold?
Vera : I’m a 2x Pan-American Champion, Abu-Dhabi veteran, 8x Grapplers Quest Champion, W.K.A. Muay Thai National champion, Lloyd Irvin Brown Belt
What is your favorite technique?
Vera : Flying Yoga Wrist Lock
Do you have any heroes?
Vera : The Incredible Hulk
What are your hobbies?
Vera : Horticulture and People Watching.
What is your favorite movie?
Vera : ALL Mafia Movies and Anime
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
Vera : Old Dominion University, still working on my Degree
What was your job before you started fighting?
Vera : I was in the Military. USAF
What is your biggest weapon in a fight?
Vera : My Desire to whoop my opponent’s ass.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
Vera : That I’ve stayed the path, all my decisions have been correct. It’s finally MY time to shine.
