Carlos Vera
Pequeno
Venezuela
Next opponent scheduled
Vera is set to face David Martinez in a bantamweight fight at Noche UFC on Sep. 13, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera is coming off a major victory where he entered the bout as a heavy underdog but managed to overcome Josias Musasa during Round 1. Carlos will now take on David Martinez, who is off an impressive victory during in UFC debut.
Vera is coming off a major victory where he entered the bout as a heavy underdog but managed to overcome Josias Musasa during Round 1. Carlos will now take on David Martinez, who is off an impressive victory during in UFC debut.
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Pulls massive upset in Vegas
Vera defeated Josias Musasa via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:16 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Vera is 37 years old and was overwhelmed by Rinya Nakamura in his UFC debut back in February 2024. He once again found himself as the biggest underdog on the card (+550), just like he did that evening, but this time Vera was able to come through with the massive upset. Carlos is known as a one-dimensional mat specialist, so of course he was able to land a wild head kick that led to the submission win and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Vera's age and past body of work suggests this effort is far from sustainable, but no one can take this performance away from him.
Vera is 37 years old and was overwhelmed by Rinya Nakamura in his UFC debut back in February 2024. He once again found himself as the biggest underdog on the card (+550), just like he did that evening, but this time Vera was able to come through with the massive upset. Carlos is known as a one-dimensional mat specialist, so of course he was able to land a wild head kick that led to the submission win and a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Vera's age and past body of work suggests this effort is far from sustainable, but no one can take this performance away from him.
Fighting Musasa
Vera will fight Josias Musasa at UFC Vegas 104 on March 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera hasn't fought since losing his UFC debut to Rinya Nakamura back in February, and he hasn't won a professional fight since September 2022. He'll now look to turn things around against the debuting Musasa, who currently boasts an 8-0 overall record.
Vera hasn't fought since losing his UFC debut to Rinya Nakamura back in February, and he hasn't won a professional fight since September 2022. He'll now look to turn things around against the debuting Musasa, who currently boasts an 8-0 overall record.
Overwhelmed in UFC debut
Vera lost to Rinya Nakamura via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC 298 on Saturday in Anaheim.
ANALYSIS
By far the largest underdog on the card at +800, Vera did well to see the final bell. His entire offensive arsenal consisted of grabbing a hold of Nakamura's leg and hoping some type of submission developed. It did not. Vera still gets a pass here given he was going up against one of the sport's best prospects in his UFC debut, as well as the fact he took this fight on short notice. That said, at age 36 and with just one knockout victory in 15 professional fights, it's nearly impossible to believe Vera will have any sort of sustained success during his time with the company.
By far the largest underdog on the card at +800, Vera did well to see the final bell. His entire offensive arsenal consisted of grabbing a hold of Nakamura's leg and hoping some type of submission developed. It did not. Vera still gets a pass here given he was going up against one of the sport's best prospects in his UFC debut, as well as the fact he took this fight on short notice. That said, at age 36 and with just one knockout victory in 15 professional fights, it's nearly impossible to believe Vera will have any sort of sustained success during his time with the company.
Steps in for Hiestand
Vera will fight Rinya Nakamura at UFC 298 on Feb. 17, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Vera was initially scheduled to debut against Daniel Marcos in December, but the canceled bout delayed his first UFC appearance. He'll now get an opportunity to fight Nakamura, who is 2-0 in the promotion and a perfect 9-0 in professional MMA.
Vera was initially scheduled to debut against Daniel Marcos in December, but the canceled bout delayed his first UFC appearance. He'll now get an opportunity to fight Nakamura, who is 2-0 in the promotion and a perfect 9-0 in professional MMA.
UFC debut canceled
Vera will no longer fight Daniel Marcos at UFC Vegas 83 on Saturday, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear why the fight was taken off Saturday's card, but it means more waiting for Vera's UFC debut. The 36-year-old fighter holds a 11-3 professional record, though he lost his most recent fight in March.
It's unclear why the fight was taken off Saturday's card, but it means more waiting for Vera's UFC debut. The 36-year-old fighter holds a 11-3 professional record, though he lost his most recent fight in March.