Since the addition of Mirko Cro Cop, many of you have been asking about Brandon Vera. Most MMA fans saw a lot of potential in the 29 year old fighting out of San Diego, CA. But his days in the Octagon may be numbered.
It wasn't a secret that Vera was unhappy with his current contract with the UFC. In a recent interview with the Los Angelas Times, Vera and his manager commented on his future with the UFC. It is widely speculated that Brandon his seriously thinking of crossing over to Elite XC. Vera's manager was quoted as saying, "...people like [Elite XC], who have money and a platform like Showtime, will compete for fighters now."
Vera's manager claims that the UFC no longer has a "monopoly" over the MMA world in America. Even with Elite XC's upcoming deal with Showtime, I don't see them as the premiere organization in North America. The UFC (in my opinion) is and will remain, the top dog for MMA fighters looking to get on top.
So where would Brandon Vera like to fight? "Whoever wants to take care of me the best," commented Vera.
Stay where you are Brandon. How many millionaires do you see fighting out of Elite XC? You have a marketable look and the KO power everyone seems to love. If you stick with the UFC you could become the next poster boy. Although you would have to go through Cro Cop to get there. And you may see an easier road away from the "Croatian Sensation".
Brian
It wasn't a secret that Vera was unhappy with his current contract with the UFC. In a recent interview with the Los Angelas Times, Vera and his manager commented on his future with the UFC. It is widely speculated that Brandon his seriously thinking of crossing over to Elite XC. Vera's manager was quoted as saying, "...people like [Elite XC], who have money and a platform like Showtime, will compete for fighters now."
Vera's manager claims that the UFC no longer has a "monopoly" over the MMA world in America. Even with Elite XC's upcoming deal with Showtime, I don't see them as the premiere organization in North America. The UFC (in my opinion) is and will remain, the top dog for MMA fighters looking to get on top.
So where would Brandon Vera like to fight? "Whoever wants to take care of me the best," commented Vera.
Stay where you are Brandon. How many millionaires do you see fighting out of Elite XC? You have a marketable look and the KO power everyone seems to love. If you stick with the UFC you could become the next poster boy. Although you would have to go through Cro Cop to get there. And you may see an easier road away from the "Croatian Sensation".
Brian
1 comment:
Brian,
Glad to see you get an MMA site of your own going. Good luck...
Dr J
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