The news was first reported by British website Telegraph.co.uk. According to MMAWeekly.com’s sources, both fighters have verbally agreed to the fight and are expected to receive bout agreements shortly.
UFC 105 is set for Nov. 14 at the Manchester Evening News Arena in Manchester, England.
Couture (16-10) appeared last month at UFC 102, losing a unanimous decision to former Pride and interim UFC champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a bout considered by many to be an instant classic. Following the bout, Couture hinted at a possible drop to 205 pounds, where he fought for nearly three years, thrice winning title honors.
Vera (14-3) fought alongside Couture on the Pacific Northwest card last month, winning a unanimous decision victory over Krzystzof Soszynski. Once a heavyweight himself, Vera has notched a 3-1 octagon record as a light heavyweight.