Brandon Vera Insists He’s “Not Dodging Nobody”

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Brandon Vera Insists He’s “Not Dodging Nobody”
Published 6/26/2008 by bfowlkes at www.cagepotato.com
In an attempt to dispel the rumors that he may be a punk for avoiding Lyoto Machida, Brandon Vera claims he had good reasons for turning that fight down (he needs time to train with awkward kung fu enthusiasts) and insists that Wanderlei Silva and Dan Henderson both turned down fights against him. So now who’s the punk? Answer: everyone but Machida. It’s all here in this MMA Rated video, where Vera goes on to say that he moved down to light heavyweight to ...

Brandon Vera: ‘I just needed more time’ to prepare for Lyoto Machida (Video)
Published 6/26/2008 by MMAmania at UFC blog for UFC news, results, videos, rumors, fights, pics and tickets -- MMAmania.com
“The Truth” accepted fights to take on Wanderlei Silva and Dan Henderson at UFC Fight Night 14 on July 19; however, he and he camp felt he needed more time to prepare for the “nasty” style of the undefeated Machida. He looks forward to a future fight with the “Dragon,” bur for now he’ll take on UFC newcomer Reese Andy at light heavyweight:

Video: Brandon Vera Explains Why He Turning Down Fight With Loyoto Michida
Published 6/27/2008 by CagE at MMA News, Results, UFC blog, Ultimate Fighter, Rumors, Video and Opinion