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UFC on Versus: Vera vs. Jones

March 20, 2010PAST
The Odeum Colorado, Broomfield, Colorado

This event featured an important Light-Heavyweight main event between Brandon Vera and Jon Jones, marking a key moment in Jones’ rise within the division. It was the first card Jon Jones headlined in his UFC career. The card is often…

Fight Rating

Jon Jones
vs.
Brandon Vera
—/10
(0 ratings)
Gabriel Gonzaga
vs.
Junior dos Santos
—/10
(0 ratings)
Paul Buentello
vs.
Cheick Kongo
—/10
(0 ratings)
James Irvin
vs.
Alessio Sakara
—/10
(0 ratings)
Jason Brilz
vs.
Eric Schafer
—/10
(0 ratings)
Julio Paulino
vs.
Mike Pierce
—/10
(0 ratings)
Chase Gormley
vs.
Brendan Schaub
—/10
(0 ratings)
John Howard
vs.
Daniel Roberts
—/10
(0 ratings)
Darren Elkins
vs.
Duane Ludwig
—/10
(0 ratings)
Eliot Marshall
vs.
Vladimir Matyushenko
—/10
(0 ratings)
Shannon Gugerty
vs.
Clay Guida
—/10
(0 ratings)

Results Snapshot

7KOs
1SUBs
3DECs
73%
Finish Rate (8 of 11 fights)
9:05
Avg Fight Time
Darren Elkins
Fastest Finish · TKO · R1
0:44
6,443Sold Out
Attendance
$568,125Arena Record
Gate Revenue

Fight Bonuses

$200,000 in bonuses awarded.

Clay Guida
Submission Of The Night
$50,000
Jon Jones
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000
Junior dos Santos
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000
John Howard
Knockout Of The Night
$50,000

Event Totals

376
Significant Strikes
42:57
Control Time
30
Takedowns
3
Knockdowns
1:40:00
Fight Time
7
Sub Attempts

Weigh-in Results

Light Heavyweight
Jon Jones206.0
vs
Brandon Vera204.0
Heavyweight
Junior dos Santos238.0
vs
Gabriel Gonzaga255.0
Heavyweight
Cheick Kongo237.0
vs
Paul Buentello246.0

Broadcast Team

Mike Goldberg
Commentary
Joe Rogan
Commentary
Bruce Buffer
Ring Announcer
Joe Rogan
Post-Fight Interviewer

Referees

Herb Dean
3 fights
JR
Josh Rosenthal
2 fights
AM
Adam Martinez
2 fights
TM
Tim Mills
2 fights
TJ
Tom Johnson
2 fights

Canceled Fights

3 fights canceled on this card.
Spencer FisherCANCELEDDuane LudwigReason: Fisher Injury
Rob KimmonsCANCELEDMike PierceReason: Kimmons Leg Injury
Anthony JohnsonCANCELEDJohn HowardReason: Johnson Knee Injury