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UFC on Versus 2 Fight Breakdown: Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko

Filed under: UFCWhen Vladimir Matyushenko was named as the next opponent for the surging Jon Jones for UFC on Versus 2, the announcement was met with a resounding thud. Many fans and media members believed Jones, who was coming off an impressive win ov…

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When Vladimir Matyushenko was named as the next opponent for the surging Jon Jones for UFC on Versus 2, the announcement was met with a resounding thud. Many fans and media members believed Jones, who was coming off an impressive win over Brandon Vera, would draw a bigger name as he continues his ascent up the light-heavyweight ladder.

While Matyushenko may lack a little in the flash department, the reality is that he has proven himself to be a tough out for anyone, and is a practical test for the ever-improving Jones on Sunday night (the event airs on Versus at 9 pm ET).

Most likely, when the UFC put the matchup together, they realized that Jones needed to be tested by a rugged veteran who had been in all sorts of situations, one that would challenge him and force the rising star into moments of adversity.

UFC on Versus Preview and Predictions

Filed under: UFCA slow July for mixed martial arts has finally passed, and now August is finally upon us, a month so jam-packed with MMA action that it will be hard to keep up with it all. First up is UFC Live on Versus 2, a solid fight card on basic c…

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A slow July for mixed martial arts has finally passed, and now August is finally upon us, a month so jam-packed with MMA action that it will be hard to keep up with it all. First up is UFC Live on Versus 2, a solid fight card on basic cable with Jon Jones taking on Vladimir Matyushenko in the main event. We’ve got the full preview and predictions below.

UFC on Versus 2 Weigh-In Results

Filed under: UFC, NewsMMAFighting.com has complete UFC on Versus 2 weigh-in results of the Aug. 1 UFC card in San Diego featuring a main event between rising star Jon Jones and former IFL champion Vladimir Matyushenko.

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MMAFighting.com has complete UFC on Versus 2 weigh-in results of the Aug. 1 UFC card in San Diego featuring a main event between rising star Jon Jones and former IFL champion Vladimir Matyushenko.

Jones and Matyushenko both checked in at 206 pounds to make their light heavyweight bout official.

The rest of the weigh-in results are below.

UFC on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko Weigh-In Video

Filed under: UFC, VideosAll 20 fighters participating in Sunday’s UFC on Versus fight card will step on the scale Saturday for the weigh-in, and if you can’t be there in person at the San Diego Sports Arena, you can watch live right here at MMAFighting…

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All 20 fighters participating in Sunday’s UFC on Versus fight card will step on the scale Saturday for the weigh-in, and if you can’t be there in person at the San Diego Sports Arena, you can watch live right here at MMAFighting.com.

In the main event, Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko will both need to make the 205-pound light heavyweight limit, with a one-pound buffer for a non-title fight.

The weigh-in starts Saturday at 7PM ET and will be preceded by a Fight Club Q&A at 5PM ET. The video is below.

Jones Didn’t Appreciate Reports He Turned Down Lil Nog Fight … Even Though He Totally Would Have

(Go ahead, write untruths about this man. See what happens …)
Almost by definition, the media conference calls that fight companies stage before major events are pretty tedious affairs. On rare occasions, the stars align and they can turn into total …


(Go ahead, write untruths about this man. See what happens …)

Almost by definition, the media conference calls that fight companies stage before major events are pretty tedious affairs. On rare occasions, the stars align and they can turn into total shitshows where something interesting actually happens, but usually you just end up sitting on the phone for 45 minutes while different writers ask the same questions over and over and the athletes repeatedly mumble the same prepared responses.

Unfortunately, last week’s reporter cattle call for Sunday’s UFC Live on Versus event was no different. In fact, it was perhaps even more monotonous after first being interrupted by a fire alarm at the conference center (seriously) and then when Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko spent the whole time trying to out nice-guy each other. The only halfway illuminating or unexpected exchange occurred nearly 35 minutes in, when a reporter from Fox Twin Cities-Minneapolis asked Jones about reports a couple months back that he had balked at the chance to fight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 114.

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Videos: Meet the Main Card Fighters of UFC Live on Versus ‘Jones vs. Matyushenko’

(Video courtesy YouTube/SemtexRumble617) If you’re unsure whether or not Sunday Night’s UFC Live on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko is worth tuning into,  here’s some food for thought:
A) It’s free. Even if the card turns into a boring cuddlef…

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If you’re unsure whether or not Sunday Night’s UFC Live on Versus: Jones vs. Matyushenko is worth tuning into,  here’s some food for thought:

A) It’s free. Even if the card turns into a boring cuddlefest (which is highly unlikely considering the amount of firepower on the card) what else do you have to do on a Sunday night? If you answered "Watch Desperate Housewives," you may as well hand in your CP membership now and just walk away slowly and forget we ever had this imaginary online conversation. Seriously, that’s probably your best solution.

B) A few contenders could secure their places in line for a title shot in the near future. Jon Jones is obviously on the trajectory to a shot as early as next year and UFC president Dana White revealed on ESPN’s Inside MMA that it’s about time Yushin Okami had his day in the sun, whether it be a rematch with Anderson Silva or with former opponent-turned training partner Chael Sonnen.

C) The main card is more stacked than it might appear to the casual fan. You have a former IFL champ in Matyushenko, a former PRIDE champ in Gomi, a pair of knockout artists in Howard and Ellenberger and a handful of potential title contenders. What more can the UFC do to entertain you?

If you’re still on the fence, check out these videos that feature the fighters on the main card of Sunday’s show and you’ll likely change your mind.

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