Jon Jones and Ryan Bader will take their careers to the next level by facing each other at UFC 126 on Feb. 5th. The winner will take another giant step toward title contention.
Jon Jones (11-1) -385
Height: 6’4, Weight: 205 lbs., Reach: 84.5 in., Stance: Switch, Age: 23
Summary: Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai
Fight History: Takedowns 53% – Striking 38% – Submissions 8%
Striking accuracy: 49% (182 of 372) Striking Defense: 64%
Takedown accuracy: 65% (13 of 20) Takedown Defense: 100%
Per 15 min: Strikes landed avg. 57.92 Takedowns landed avg. 4.14
Last 3 fights ended inside the first round
JUCO National Wrestling Champion, Greco Roman All-American, NYS Champion, USKBA 205lb Champion
Ryan Bader (13-0) +290
Height: 6’2, Weight: 205 lbs., Reach: 74.0 in., Stance: Orthodox, Age: 27
Summary: Division I All American Wrestler, Heavy hands
Fight History: Takedowns 54% – Striking 30% – Submissions 16%
Striking accuracy: 37% (162 of 441) Striking Defense: 79%
Takedown accuracy: 44% (16 of 36) Takedown Defense: 0%
Per 15 min: Strikes landed avg. 40.86 Takedowns landed avg. 4.04
Last 4 fights went to the third round
2X Div I All American, 3X Pac 10 Champion, 2X high school state champion, 2001 Nevada defensive player of the year/football
HT: sportsnet.ca, ufc.com
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