Pre-Fight Lines
Fight Markets
Vera and Jones met in a three-round light heavyweight fight at UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones on Sunday, March 21. Vera is 17-10 overall and 3-3 in the UFC. Jones is 28-1 and 3-0. Vera has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Jones has 3 UFC wins, 2 of them by decision. Vera gives up eight inches of reach. Jones won by KO/TKO in round 1 at 3:19.
| Stat | Vera | Jones |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'2" | 6'4" |
| Reach | 76" | 84" |
| Age | 32 | 22 |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| UFC Record | 3-3 | 3-0 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | — | 3.0 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | — | 2.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | — | 45% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | — | 60% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | — | 3.6 |
| Takedown Accuracy | — | 60% |
| Takedown Defense | — | 100% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | — | 0.4 |
| Finish Rate | 17% | 33% |
| Finished Rate | 17% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 67% | 67% |
| Average Fight Time | 11:51 | 12:34 |