Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader Official for UFC 126

According to UFC "Ultimate Insider" episode 13:

"Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader is now set for UFC 126 on February 5th, part of the UFC's traditional Super bowl weekend card. Jones and Bader are two of the rising stars in the light heavy weight division and the winner will be on a fast track for a shot at the title."

Jon "Bones" Jones (11-1)
Win Vladimir Matyushenko - TKO (Elbows) UFC Versus 2
Win Brandon Vera - TKO (Elbows and Punches) UFC Versus 1
Loss Matt Hamill - DQ (Illegal Downward Elbows) TUF 10 Finale
Win Jake O'Brien - Submission (Guillotine Choke) UFC 100

Ryan "Darth" Bader (12-0)
Win Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 119
Win Keith Jardine - KO (Punch) UFC 110
Win Eric Schafer - Decision (Unanimous) UFC 104
Win Carmelo Marrero - Decision (Unanimous) UFC FN 18

Feb 5th, live on Pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada:

- Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort [MW title]
- Forrest Griffin vs. Rich Franklin
- Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader
- Evan Dunham vs. Kenny Florian

UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort coverage