Jon Jones Talks UFC on Versus, Vladimir Matyushenko, and Fatherhood

SAN DIEGO, Calif.: Jon Jones spent some time with the media on Friday after his open workout in downtown San Diego.
The 23-year-old fighter of Jackson’s MMA answered questions about being the next big thing, fatherhood, and his pending UFC on Ver…

SAN DIEGO, Calif.: Jon Jones spent some time with the media on Friday after his open workout in downtown San Diego.
The 23-year-old fighter of Jackson’s MMA answered questions about being the next big thing, fatherhood, and his pending UFC on Versus opponent, Vladimir Matyushenko.
Bleacher Report was on the scene and picked up footage of Jones’ […]

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Jon Jones Talks UFC on Versus, Vladimir Matyushenko, and Fatherhood

Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko: UFC on Versus 2 Preview

Jon Jones has been touted and hyped as the future of the light heavyweight division, and as such, his fight with Matyushenko is seen by many as little more than a fight that will allow him to develop his skills.
Vladimir Matyushenko goes into this figh…

Jon Jones has been touted and hyped as the future of the light heavyweight division, and as such, his fight with Matyushenko is seen by many as little more than a fight that will allow him to develop his skills.
Vladimir Matyushenko goes into this fight with a 24-4 record, yet he still walks in as […]

UFC Betting

Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenko: UFC on Versus 2 Preview

Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenkoz: UFC on Versus 2 Preview

Jon Jones has been touted and hyped as the future of the light heavyweight division, and as such, his fight with Matyushenko is seen as little more than a fight that will allow him to develop his skills.
Vladimir Matyushenko goes into this fight with a…

Jon Jones has been touted and hyped as the future of the light heavyweight division, and as such, his fight with Matyushenko is seen as little more than a fight that will allow him to develop his skills.
Vladimir Matyushenko goes into this fight with a 24-4 record, yet he still walks in as a huge […]

UFC Betting

Jon Jones vs. Vladimir Matyushenkoz: UFC on Versus 2 Preview

Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko Both Feeling Confident Pre-Fight

39 year-old veteran and mixed martial arts fighter, Vladimir Matyushenko, will fight the young, fast-rising MMA star Jon Jones live on Versus, Aug 1, 2010 on  UFC Live, the main event.
Jones is a resident of New York, where mixed martial arts co…

39 year-old veteran and mixed martial arts fighter, Vladimir Matyushenko, will fight the young, fast-rising MMA star Jon Jones live on Versus, Aug 1, 2010 on  UFC Live, the main event.
Jones is a resident of New York, where mixed martial arts competition is illegal. Good thing for him that the fight is slated […]

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Jon Jones and Vladimir Matyushenko Both Feeling Confident Pre-Fight

Vladimir Matyushenko Out to Hit Jon Jones Harder Than Ever Hit

EL SEGUNDO, CA—It’s round two for Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4) in the UFC. The Belarusian is making his second run through the Ultimate Fighting Championship and shooting for the top of the light heavyweight mountain.
“The Janitor&#822…

EL SEGUNDO, CA—It’s round two for Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4) in the UFC. The Belarusian is making his second run through the Ultimate Fighting Championship and shooting for the top of the light heavyweight mountain.
“The Janitor” had his first tenure from 2001 to 2003, where he went 4-2. Those two losses were at the hands of […]

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Vladimir Matyushenko Out to Hit Jon Jones Harder Than Ever Hit

UFC On Versus

Jon Jones vs Vladimir Matyushenko Frankly I’ll be shocked if Jon Jones loses to a top game grinder like Matyushenko. Jones is far far far far superior on the feet and can more than handle himself in the wrestling department. I’m not expecting Matyushenko to be thrown around like some of Jones’ previous opponents, but […]

Jon Jones vs Vladimir Matyushenko

Frankly I’ll be shocked if Jon Jones loses to a top game grinder like Matyushenko. Jones is far far far far superior on the feet and can more than handle himself in the wrestling department. I’m not expecting Matyushenko to be thrown around like some of Jones’ previous opponents, but I expect him to be back tripped and maybe some other Judo trips that take Matyushenko down where Jon will TKO Vlad.

Jones is a monster favorite here and I can’t see it otherwise. I like Jones to win.

Mark Munoz vs Yushin Okami

Two wrestlers with mediocre stand up. Well Munoz has really changed his standup actually. I should give him alot more credit. He is wild though with his strikes. Wrestling advantage likely in favor of Munoz with the submission edge and top game edge to Okami. Munoz is also the better power puncher though. If Munoz gets Okami in a bad spot expect Munoz to start looking like a gorilla looking to get its baby back.

I lean towards Munoz because striking is not Okami’s top priority and I think Munoz’s wrestling prowess is enough to negate Okami’s wrestling/positioning edge to some degree.

John Howard vs Jake Ellenberger

If I have to pick here I’d go with Ellenberger. He always finds a way to win and when he doesn’t win its a razor thin loss. John Howard is no joke and should give Ellenberger a very tough fight.

Tyson Griffin vs Takanori Gomi

Tyson Griffin. Too many leg kicks, too good of submission defense. Gomi probably has a reach advantage and could of course stun Griffin, but I think Griffin is too busy of a fighter for Gomi to deal with. Gomi’s mystique really diminishes after this fight imo.

Griffin to win. Griffin is also favored.

Paul Kelly vs Jacob Volkmann

I like Volkmann here. He is the favorite in this fight. Volkmann’s wrestling ability is most likely going to have Kelly on his back the whole fight.

DaMarques Johnson vs Matthew Riddle

I think Riddle is too strong. Don’t really have a strong opinion here.