Event Center: UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko; Open Thread, Discussion, Results
by Matt Bishop on Aug 1, 2010 9:53 PM EDT
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UFC on Versus 2 will be live Sunday from the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. The main card will air live at 9 p.m. on Versus and VersusHD.
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Main Card:
Jon Jones d. Vladimir Matyushenko (TKO/Elbows) 1:52 R1
Yushin Okami d. Mark Munoz (Decision/Split)
Jake Ellenberger d. John Howard (TKO/Doctor Stoppage) 2:21 R3
Takanori Gomi d. Tyson Griffin (KO/Punch) 1:04 R1Preliminary Bouts:
Jacob Volkmann d. Paul Kelly (Decision/Unanimous)
DaMarques Johnson vs. Matthew Riddle (TKO/Punches) 4:29 R2
Igor Pokrajac d. James Irvin (Submission/Rear-Naked Choke) 2:29 R1
Brian Stann vs. Mike Massenzio (Submission/Triangle Choke) 3:10 R3
Charles Oliveira d. Darren Elkins (Submission/Armbar) 0:41 R1
Rob Kimmons d. Steve Steinbeiss (Decision/Unanimous)
Here is the event's trailer:
Event Coverage:
10 Reasons Why Jon Jones is the Future of MMA [UFC.com]
Vladimir Matyushenko Says He's Jon Jones' Toughest Opponent Yet [MMAFighting.com]
Okami's eyes remain on prize [SI.com]
Injury leads Mission Viejo's Munoz to MMA stardom [Orange County Register]
Volkmann Back to Bread-and-Butter Wrestling for Kelly [Sherdog.com]
With new training camp, same attitude, Ellenberger ready to shine at UFC on Versus 2 [MMAJunkie.com]
In move from Sacramento, James Irvin officially puts drug addiction behind him [Las Vegas Sun]
Griffin Wants Gomi Fight to Erase June Defeat [Sherdog.com]
‘Warrior' at peace, but ready to fight [San Diego Union Tribune]
Ellenberger's Confidence Evident Heading into Howard Bout [UFC.com]
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Am I the only one who’s going to die laughing if Vladdy knocks over Zuffa’s apple cart and beats Jon Jones?
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Well, it’s not the end of the world because they have plenty of depth at 205.
I don’t think it’s a big deal at all if Jones loses.
I think Jones gets a more normal advancement schedule if he loses.
If he wins, he’s in there against the top guys. If he loses, he probably doubles his fight frequency to ‘make up for it.’
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
I don't think the loss would ruin Jones
But yeah, I’d get more than a good laugh out of it!
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Am I crazy or has Kelvin been absent latley?
Ride the Tiger!
by doonerthesooner on Jul 30, 2010 10:38 AM EDT reply actions
If I can find a stream that isn’t ass I’ll be here.
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
by 3PA on Aug 1, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I want to be the first one to say this: GOMI IS NOT BACK, HE GOT A FAVORABLE MATCH-UP. HE IS NOT BACK GOT IT. Yet we will still see articles on how he is back…
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
gomi back
probly not but man he packs power and its good to see it. mat makeouts are true highlights
by bradleytherainbow on Aug 1, 2010 9:27 PM EDT reply actions
good thing
its only pretend and who would of thought that would of happened
by bradleytherainbow on Aug 1, 2010 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
gotta
gotta love that takedown set up and finish
by bradleytherainbow on Aug 1, 2010 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
He basically drove right through him once he changed levels.
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
by 3PA on Aug 1, 2010 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
It’s like his gameplan going into this fight was go out and windmill. Howard is not a UFC caliber fighter.
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
Okami’s last win was a doctor’s stoppage.
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
by 3PA on Aug 1, 2010 9:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Two UFC on Versus cards
Two fractured orbitals. Conspiracy?
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The Elephant Man just called
and he said John Howard needs to do something about his fucking face.
@fjbar on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
See if his name was Carlos
I could understand him not speaking English.
@fjbar on twitter...formerly El Mexicutioner
"Anderson, you ducked me for four years
and I strongly encourage you to duck me for four years and one week."
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Cue Rogan “If you were to design a fighter to defeat Anderson, you’d need a rugged greco-roman wrestler apt at talking trash…”
"I don't care, hit him with your groin!"
LOL!
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
by Erich Vowell on Aug 1, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
He really is.
He’s becoming the Chris Jericho of the UFC. That is both really awesome, and really annoying.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Good to see "Big" John in there again.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
Okami has it IMO
but Peoples is judging I think so anything can happen
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Really dissapointed in Okami. I bought into the hype and I thought he was going to turn into a better but it hasen’t happened an I doubt it will.
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
I thought Okami was good.
He controlled the terrain against a guy whose entire game is controlling the terrain. It didn’t look sexy, but it was completely one-sided in his favor outside of a good wild punch by Munoz in the second round.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
*Better Boxer
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
by Erich Vowell on Aug 1, 2010 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Wasn’t a terrible fight by any means, but if all Munoz has is hanging on for life with a single, he isn’t going to get very far.
Absolutely agree.
I was more disappointed by Munoz than anything. He looked to have taken a step back skills-wise.
If I’d seen him fighting like that fresh off TUF, I’d be impressed. But he’s been around awhile, now. I’m not seeing the progression he needs to make, which is disappointing.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
By The Way
lol to not only Rogan talking about “The Soviet Union” as if it was still around, but also for mentioning that The Janitor was a former IFL champion.
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"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
Who's next for Jones?
The winner or loser of Machida/Rampage? I honestly want him in the title picture right now. I agreed with bringing him along slowly, but the time for that has come and gone.
The only way to find out if he’s ready at this point is to throw him in there.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
I think a fight with Forrest Griffin would be perfect a very winnable fight agaisnt a “top 10” guy
"I have to carry out another fine moment before I die."
-Tatsuya Kawajiri-
by Erich Vowell on Aug 1, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, it would give him credibility,
but he’s going to absolutely destroy Forrest. And I like Forrest. I’d feed Tito to him, maybe, if there’s no contender available. But Tito’s already lined up on Hamill.
If I was a hungry man with a gun in my hand and some promises to keep...
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