Vera's last opponent was complete junk, and he still performed like shit. I like Vera, but it appears that the only time he's been tested, he's failed miserably. Anyway, he is scheduled to fight Jardine at LHW on October 18. This fight should likely determine what will become of him at LHW, or possibly his career in general.
In any event, Affliction seems to be gathering up all the HW fighters nicely. Noguiera is really the only elite HW the UFC has left, and I would not be surprised to see him part ways and join Affliction like his brother anyway.