Prior to the success that he is currently enjoying, Brandon Vera fought under the UFC banner for eight years. “The Truth” was even considered to be one of the top prospects at one point during this run, before he went on a multiple fight skid that led to his eventual release from the company in 2013.
The 41-year-old Filipino-American fighter is now competing under ONE Championship, where he holds the promotion’s heavyweight title. During a recent interview with BJPenn Radio, he compared about his experiences fighting for both organizations.
“Honestly man, if I can sum it up in one word… the word [would be] ‘respect.