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UFC 129: Vladimir Matyushenko Plans to Keep it Standing With Jason Brilz

UFC Light Heavyweight Vladimir Matyushenko talks to MMAheat.com at the VMAT Gym in El Segundo, CA and gives his thoughts on his upcoming fight at UFC 129. "The Janitor" will be facing Jason Brilz and has been preparing with his main training partners Jared Hamman and Virgil Zwicker. Vlad also...

USAT/SBN August MMA Consensus Rankings: Light Heavyweight

Rankings compiled by Richard Wade. <!-- BEGIN RANKINGS TABLE --> Rank Fighter % Promotion Last Rank 1 Mauricio Rua 100 UFC 1 2 Lyoto Machida 95 UFC 2 3 Rashad Evans 92 UFC 3 4 Quinton Jackson 86 UFC 4 5 Forrest Griffin 79 UFC 6 6 Antonio Rogerio...

Bloody Elbow Judo Chop: Jon Jones Unleashes the Salaverry on Vladimir Matyushenko at UFC on Versus 2

Jon Jones has become recognized as a phenomenal talent. From his early days in the UFC he was getting Judo Chop'd for his amazing use of Greco-Roman, freestyle and judo throws against Stefan Bonnar. Then he drew notice for integrating wrestling, unconventional strikes and a very novel choke against...

UFC on Versus 2 Post-Fight: Jon Jones Wants to Face a Top Contender... or James Toney

Following his very impressive victory over Vladimir Matyushenko, Jon Jones said that he is ready to take a step up in competition and take on the best guys in the division: "Every opponent I've had are really tough guys. Right now, I'm passing these tests with flying colors. I really don't want...

UFC on Versus II Post-Fight Analysis: Jon Jones, Takanori Gomi Impress in Quick Victories

Following last night's UFC on Versus II event, one major point stood out above all others. Jon Jones will be a future UFC light heavyweight champion. There is no doubt about it, and last night's absolute drubbing of Vladimir Matyushenko proves that he's ready for the next step up in competition....

Stars of future, yesteryear shine at UFC on Versus 2

Sunday's UFC on Versus 2 was an interesting event, one that certainly whets the appetite for what's to come Saturday when "UFC 117: Silva vs. Sonnen" hits pay-per-view. For what it was, UFC on Versus 2 was a smash hit. The show was essentially a two-hour infomercial for Jon Jones, a fighter who, as...

UFC on Versus 2 Post-Fight Press Conference and Fighter Bonuses

$40,000 fight-night bonuses: - Fight of the Night: Brian Stann vs. Mike Massenzio - Submission of the Night: Charles Oliveira - Knockout of the Night: Takanori Gomi The event drew 8,132 fans for a gate of $485,689.

UFC on Versus 2 Results: Jones quickly finishes Matyushenko with elbows

It might be time to believe the hype. Highly-touted prospect Jon Jones made quick work of crafty veteran Vladimir Matyushenko on Sunday at UFC on Versus 2, stopping the 29-fight veteran and former IFL champion with elbows in 1:52 Jones lands a kick to start things off. Spinning back kick connects....

UFC on Versus 2 Results: Jon Jones Makes Short Work of Vladimir Matyushenko

Jon Jones battered veteran Vladimir Matyushenko for a first round stoppage at UFC on Versus 2. Jon "Bones" Jones brought a steaming hype train into his second straight headlining fight on UFC on Versus. Nothing that happened tonight did anything to derail it. After the fight announcer Joe Rogan...