Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Bader and Jones met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC 126 on Saturday, February 5. Bader is 31-8 overall and 4-0 in the UFC. Jones is 28-1 and 5-0. Bader has 4 UFC wins, 3 of them by decision. Jones has 5 UFC wins, 3 of them inside the distance. Bader gives up eleven inches of reach. Jones won by submission in round 2 at 4:20.
| Stat | Bader | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 73" | 84" |
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 4-0 | 5-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.0 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 62% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 4.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 63% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.3 |
| Finish Rate | 25% | 60% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 75% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 14:18 | 8:35 |