“The only thing that we can really find is his [Jon Jones] inexperience,” said Vera. “His game is tight. His striking is good. His defense works good. We’ve been studying him for a while, and his biggest weakness is his inexperience. That’s the only X-factor in this game. Everything else is almost like a seasoned vet.”
“Nobody’s ever been able to push Jones,” said Vera. “He said he’s trying to stay comfortable and relaxed in the ring.”
“Between me and Jones, if you just watch both of us fight, both of us has a hole — somebody drops a hand here, somebody drops a hand there, somebody turns the wrong way and both of us have been capitalizing on other opponents (this way),” said Vera.
“I’ve been trying to finish fights,” said Vera. “I’m getting more and more comfortable in the 205-pound division. It’s a different pace, a different game, (and) I’m feeling a lot better.”
— Brandon Vera sees some of himself in Jon Jones.
Brandon Vera (11-4) +225
Loss Randy Couture – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 105 11/14/2009 3 5:00
Win Krzysztof Soszynski – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 102 8/29/2009 3 5:00
Win Michael Patt – TKO (Leg Kicks) UFC 96 3/7/2009 2 1:27
Loss Keith Jardine – Decision (Split) UFC 89 10/18/2008 3 5:00
Jon Jones (9-1) -285
Loss Matt Hamill – DQ (Illegal Downward Elbows) UFC 12/5/2009 1 4:14
Win Jake O’Brien – Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 100 7/11/2009 2 2:43
Win Stephan Bonnar – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 94 1/31/2009 3 5:00
Win Andre Gusmao – Decision (Unanimous) UFC 87 8/9/2008 3 5:00
HT: sherdog.com