Brandon Vera will live to fight another day in the UFC, but had to endure a broken arm to get there, while Ramsey Nijem impressed in his lightweight debut at UFC 137.
Eliot Marshall vs. Brandon Vera
Two fighters in need of a win met at UFC 137, and what resulted was a close decision and one fighter left with a broken arm.
Brandon Vera, who at one time was touted as the future of both the light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions, staved off a pink slip after his last opponent tested positive for performance enhancers thus giving him new life in the UFC. Meanwhile, Eliot Marshall looked to bounce back from a tough short notice loss to Luiz Cane at UFC 128 in March.
Dustin Jacoby Vs. Clifford Starks
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Clifford Starks defeated Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Chris Camozzi Vs. Francis Carmont
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Francis Carmont defeated Chris Camozzi via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27)
Ramsey Nijem Vs. Danny Downes
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Ramsey Nijem def. Danny Downes via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-26, 30-27)
Brandon “The Truth” Vera Vs. Eliot Marshall
Fight was scheduled for 3 rounds (5x5x5)
Brandon Vera defeats Eliot Marshall via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
