UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko Media Call Live Tweets

Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko are set to fight in the main event of UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, August first at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, CA.
The two answered questions from the media today and gave your typical answers — I&#82…

Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko are set to fight in the main event of UFC on Versus 2 on Sunday, August first at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, CA.
The two answered questions from the media today and gave your typical answers — I’m focused.  I’m prepared.  Not looking past this fight.
A humble […]

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UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko Media Call Live Tweets

Vladimir Matyushenko Has “Surprise” In Store for Jon Jones

When Vladimir Matyushenko was confirmed as Jon Jones’ next opponent for the August 1st, UFC on Versus card, it’s likely many fans had one of two responses- for post TUF fans their first reaction may have been ‘who the hell is Matyushenko?’, while old school observers might have had the words ‘sacrificial lamb’ run through […]

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When Vladimir Matyushenko was confirmed as Jon Jones’ next opponent for the August 1st, UFC on Versus card, it’s likely many fans had one of two responses- for post TUF fans their first reaction may have been ‘who the hell is Matyushenko?’, while old school observers might have had the words ‘sacrificial lamb’ run through their minds. After all, Jones has dominated everyone he has faced in the Octagon to date, and when you leave dudes like Brandon Vera and Matt Hamill broken and beaten, people are going to start talking. And talking they are.

Of course, Matyushenko is no slouch, and when you consider that the decorated wrestler has lost just once since 2003 (and that was to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira) one can understand why the UFC matched “The Janitor” up with Jones (that’s still a badass nickname). So, having said that, what are the betting lines showing? Well, the odds point to Matyushenko getting tossed big time; for example, BETUS has the fight at -600 for Jones and +400 for the decade plus vet (as does Bodog). In an interview with MMA Bay, however, Matyushenko isn’t buying into all this underdog talk, stating:

“I believe at the highest level of MMA there is no such thing as an underdog. I know I have all the tools to do my job and win any fight if I train properly for it.”… ‘My strategy will be a surprise for everyone.”

Huh. It will be interesting to see what the “surprise” is; if Matyushenko wins, someone with a ton of insight, expendable cash and possibly prophetic abilities, is going to get rich. To bet on the bout head here.

UFC on Versus 2: Analyzing the Salt Lake City Blunder

News came out today that the UFC’s August 1 event, UFC on Versus 2, has been moved from Salt Lake City to San Diego due to sluggish ticket sales.
That the UFC even tried to pull off the event in Salt Lake City at all was a big mistake, and so I&#…

News came out today that the UFC’s August 1 event, UFC on Versus 2, has been moved from Salt Lake City to San Diego due to sluggish ticket sales.
That the UFC even tried to pull off the event in Salt Lake City at all was a big mistake, and so I’m not at all surprised […]

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UFC on Versus 2: Analyzing the Salt Lake City Blunder

UFC On Versus 2 Moved From Salt Lake City To San Diego

The second UFC event on Versus was slated to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 1. The event has been switched from Salt Lake City to San Diego, California.
It is assumed that the cancellation is due to the surrounding area’s high perce…

The second UFC event on Versus was slated to take place in Salt Lake City, Utah on August 1. The event has been switched from Salt Lake City to San Diego, California.
It is assumed that the cancellation is due to the surrounding area’s high percentage of Mormons.
The card was slated to be held on a […]

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UFC On Versus 2 Moved From Salt Lake City To San Diego

Video: Tea Time With Mike Tyson

(Pinky up, Iron Mike.)I know, I know, this isn’t MMA-related, but there’s something so surreal about seeing a man who was once the most dangerous fighter in the world sipping chamomile and honey at a tea party, that I figured you guys would let it s…

(Pinky up, Iron Mike.)

I know, I know, this isn’t MMA-related, but there’s something so surreal about seeing a man who was once the most dangerous fighter in the world sipping chamomile and honey at a tea party, that I figured you guys would let it slide just this once.

Mike Tyson sat down with The Daily Line’s Reese Waters for a one-on-one interview that spanned a variety of topics from his torrid relationship with cannolis to selling duplicate wedding gifts at pawn shops. 

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