Rising star Jon Jones will likely face longtime UFC
veteran Vladimir Matyushenko in August.
News of the pending matchup was first reported on Wednesday by
TheGarv.com, and multiple sources close to the promotion have since
confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that both fighters have
been approached about the contest, which would take place Aug. 1 at UFC
on Versus 2 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
However, Jones’ new agent, Malki Kawa of First Round Managment, today
declined to comment on the potential fight and instead insisted nothing
had yet been determined.