Brandon Vera dropping to 205lbs to fight Reese Andy July 19th - Page 3

evergleam · #21 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LookitsLance

So instead of working on the HW divison, they move a fighter up from a weaker MW divison and move a fighter down from a close to dead HW divison. Good idea.

I know what you mean. I think there are a lot of good fighters at HW, but let's face it the LHW division is just so crazy right now with good fighters. Brandon Vera coming down to LHW just stirrs up the pot even more. I think he will def. be a strong contendor. I wonder why they gave him a shot at Machida right away, I mean isn't Machida now considered almost next in line for a title shot? And Vera lost his last two fights, yes close and controversial, but still. Interesting. I see Vera winning this fight and then getting real close to title contention. Should be a good rest of the year for that division.

Healzyou · #22 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 11:56 AM

It was only a matter of time. After his loss to Sylvia he was already talking about moving down to LHW. I was surprised he fought another at HW with Werdum.

He should do very good in his new weight class.

Warchief · #23 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:08 PM

I don't understand why they close this one.

Brandon Vera vs Reese Andy UFC Fight Night 14 fight set

hunterkiller · #24 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:35 PM

I'm not sure where all the Vera hype comes from. His only notable win was over Frank Mir soon after he came back from a long medical leave from his motorcycle accident. As soon as he steps up in competition, he loses 2 in a row. Maybe he'll be better at LHW but I see more of the same. Matchup him up with Bonnar, T. Silva, Jardine or Hamill to see where he stands. I think he's a long ways from justifying the aura that people give him.

Macgyver · #25 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:36 PM

Vera will knock the peanut butter out of Mr. Reese.

Clint · #26 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by thecoylewis

I'm not sure where all the Vera hype comes from. His only notable win was over Frank Mir soon after he came back from a long medical leave from his motorcycle accident. As soon as he steps up in competition, he loses 2 in a row. Maybe he'll be better at LHW but I see more of the same. Matchup him up with Bonnar, T. Silva, Jardine or Hamill to see where he stands. I think he's a long ways from justifying the aura that people give him.

Any newbies reading this thread take note. This is how you disagree with the majority and state that you feel a fighter is overrated without bashing the fighter or starting a fight.

At HW I agree. At LHW I think he has the skills to do something good.

hunterkiller · #27 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint

Any newbies reading this thread take note. This is how you disagree with the majority and state that you feel a fighter is overrated without bashing the fighter or starting a fight.

At HW I agree. At LHW I think he has the skills to do something good.

Thanks. I learned very quickly that stuff don't fly. Express your opinion and justify it. It doesn't hurt to be respectful. The newbies bashing fighters and get out of hand is getting old. It seems every day someone is getting banned for being stupid.

I'm interested to see the LHW mathups as well. Even the mid-tier matchups would be interesting.

maxp84z · #28 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 01:00 PM

LOL LAME.... I would have thought it been cool if he were to fight Werdum again.... yeah a 2nd loss to Werdum would ruin him, but atleast he would get a shot at redemption. That last stoppage with Werdum was a bit premature. but honestly this UFC scramble card is looking pretty shitty.... that last UFN was free, but sooooo hard to get through as an MMA fan. It was brutal. I expect this event to be pretty brutal as well...Honestly the UFC was doing great with UFC 83-84, what happened?

Someone on here said it best, the UFC usually goes like this "Shit card, good card, shit card, good card"... lol its the truth.

zzNyQuilzz · #29 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 01:28 PM

205 keeps looking better an better!!!

hass · #30 (**permalink**) 06-25-2008, 01:35 PM

Thus far, I have not seen Vera's actions back up his big talk (when fighting top tier competition). Did he really turn down the proposed fight with Machida? And now he's fighting a newcomer???

I think Vera has a lot to prove (not that what I think matters); so, it should be interesting to see how his future unfolds...