Vera is coming off an impressive win over Mike Patt at UFC 96. Vera is 6-3 in 9 appearances inside the octagon and he holds an overall MMA record of 10-3. Meanwhile, Hamill was also victorious at UFC 96 as he brutally knocked out former WEC light-heavyweight Mark Munoz. TUF 3 cast member and three-time NCAA champion, Hamill, sports a 6-2 UFC record.

UFC 101 is scheduled for August 8th in Philadelphia and its set to feature a lightweight title fight between current lightweight champion B.J. Penn and top contender Kenny Florian.