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India’s Arjan Bhullar: Brandon Vera has excellent Muay Thai

One of the strengths of Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines is his Muay Thai skills, according to his fellow ONE Championship athlete Arjan "Singh" Bhullar, 34, of India and Canada. The Filipino mixed martial arts veteran has been reigning as the ONE Heavyweight World Champion since December 11, 2015. "He is well-rounded everywhere … Continue reading India’s Arjan Bhullar: Brandon Vera has excellent Muay Thai

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Brandon Vera: Global Citizen’s message of ending global poverty through education makes sense

Global Citizen aims to end extreme poverty by 2030. To achieve this, the advocacy organization works with influential ambassadors who believe in its vision, including ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines. "Out of everything I get to do with ONE (Championship), Global Citizen is one of the partners I smile … Continue reading Brandon Vera: Global Citizen’s message of ending global poverty through education makes sense

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Brandon Vera shares how to work out without gym equipment at home during COVID-19 pandemic

Not all mixed martial artists and fitness enthusiasts have gym equipment at home to use while in community quarantine during the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But for reigning ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon "The Truth" Vera, 42, of the Philippines, there is always an alternative. "Try everything and make stuff fun," Vera said. "Don't have … Continue reading Brandon Vera shares how to work out without gym equipment at home during COVID-19 pandemic

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ONE Championship’s Miesha Tate, Brandon Vera visit US troops in Guam

Mixed martial arts legends Miesha "Cupcake" Tate, 33, of the United States and Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines were recently in the U.S. territory of Guam to visit American troops stationed at Andersen Air Force Base. She is the former women’s bantamweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and the current ONE … Continue reading ONE Championship’s Miesha Tate, Brandon Vera visit US troops in Guam

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Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang is still ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, knocks out Brandon Vera at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Japan

"The Burmese Python" Aung La N Sang, 34, of Myanmar is still the reigning ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion. The Burmese-American mixed martial artist successfully defended his title at “ONE: Century 世紀” in Tokyo, Japan. “ONE: Century 世紀” was the second ONE Championship event held in Japan and it marked the martial arts organization’s 100th … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang is still ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion, knocks out Brandon Vera at ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ in Japan

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‘ONE: Century 世紀’ part 2 results: Aung La N Sang vs Brandon Vera, Shinya Aoki vs Honorio Banario in Tokyo, Japan

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Century 世紀” part 2 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Date: October 13, 2019 Cage Announcer: Dom Lau PRELIMINARY CARD  Shooto Champions vs Pancrase Champions Koshi "Luxor" Matsumoto (Japan) vs Takasuke "Hawk" Kume (Japan) DIVISION/SPORT: Lightweight/ MMA WINNER: TAKASUKE KUME METHOD: Unanimous Decision TIME AND ROUND: 5:00 of Round 3 REFEREE: Motohiro … Continue reading ‘ONE: Century 世紀’ part 2 results: Aung La N Sang vs Brandon Vera, Shinya Aoki vs Honorio Banario in Tokyo, Japan

Brandon Vera, Aung La N Sang (©ONE Championship)
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Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang has been Brandon Vera’s fan since college

“The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar is the reigning champion of ONE Championship's middleweight and light heavyweight divisions. He has been the champion of the light heavyweight division since February 23, 2018. Aung's first title defense as the ONE Light Heavyweight World Champion will be at “ONE: Century 世紀.” He will be … Continue reading Myanmar’s Aung La N Sang has been Brandon Vera’s fan since college

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Philippines’ Brandon Vera: I’ll be ONE Heavyweight World Champion until I retire

Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 42, of the Philippines has been reigning as the ONE Heavyweight World Champion since December 11, 2015. On October 13, 2019, the Filipino-American mixed martial artist will challenge ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion “The Burmese Python” Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar at “ONE: Century 世紀.” This will … Continue reading Philippines’ Brandon Vera: I’ll be ONE Heavyweight World Champion until I retire

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Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

For ONE Heavyweight World Champion Brandon “The Truth” Vera, 41, of the Philippines, ONE Middleweight and Light Heavyweight World Champion Aung La N Sang, 33, of Myanmar is a good role model, a true martial artist and a person everyone can look up to and aspire to become. The two are set to headline the … Continue reading Brandon Vera: Aung La N Sang is a man among men

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‘ONE: Century’ part 2 fight card: Aung La N Sang vs Brandon Vera, Bibiano Fernandes vs Kevin Belingon in Tokyo, Japan

Promotion: ONE Championship Title: “ONE: Century” part 2 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Date: October 13, 2019 Bout # FIGHTERS Division/ Sport Red Corner (Country) Blue Corner (Country) Preliminary Card Shooto Champions vs Pancrase Champions 1 Koshi Matsumoto (Japan) Takasume Kume (Japan) Lightweight/ MMA 2 Hernani Perpetuo (Brazil) Hiroyuki Tetsuka (Japan) Welterweight/ MMA 3 Shoko Sato … Continue reading ‘ONE: Century’ part 2 fight card: Aung La N Sang vs Brandon Vera, Bibiano Fernandes vs Kevin Belingon in Tokyo, Japan