TAGUIG CITY, Philippines – In this video interview, Filipino-American mixed martial artist Brandon “The Truth” Vera talks is asked “who is your ideal opponent?” referring to his first fight in ONE FC happening on December 5 at the MOA Arena. Also present at press conference is ONE FC VP for Asia Mixed Martial Arts Rich Franklin, who also talks about his role as VP, his next match, and retirement. He also compares UFC vs ONE FC and talks about the strengths and differences between the two.
Brandon Vera is a true Pinoy and proud. If you ever doubt that, just watch this video interview in full Tagalog!
Full transcript below.
Reporter: Brandon, tatagalugin ko na lang (Brandon, I will just use Tagalog)
Brandon Vera: O sige (Ok sure)
Reporter: So sino ang gusto mong makalaban na first (who do you want to fight first) for ONE FC just to cement your place in this organization?
Brandon Vera: Alam mo kahit sa beginning ng career ko hindi ako namimili (You know, even at the beginning of my career I don’t choose)
Nagtetrain lang ako (I just train) … I show up on fight day
Paminsan minsan (sometimes) I dont know who my opponent is
Even to this day I don’t know who I’m fighting on December fifth. I just know I’m fighting December fifth here in Manila
My answer? I don’t care
Brandon Vera and Rich Franklin ONE FC press conference photos