Jon Jones stops Brandon Vera

Jon Jones has officially entered the elite of the UFC light heavyweight division by stopping Brandon Vera in the first round after a vicious elbow to the temple last night. Vera had been an outstanding prospect for a long time but never materialized despite wins over big names like Frank Mir. Vera's efforts have been inconsistent to say the least. Jones now becomes a truly top notch prospect who will demand fights with the elite of the division moving forward.

In other action, Junior Dos Santos knocked out Gabriel Gonzaga in a great effort. Gonzaga should have taken him to the ground but didn't and suffered the consequences. Dos Santos in one of the best heavyweight strikers in the UFC but hasn't been greatly challenged on the ground yet. Gonzaga could have been the guy to take him to the ground and test his abilities there but missed the opportunity.

Overall, this card sets up some interesting potential fights for both Jones and Dos Santos moving forward.