UFC on Versus 2: 'Jones vs Matyushenko' pre-fight interviews (Video)

by James Kimball on Jul 30, 2010 3:35 PM EDT

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Has any1 seen vlads highlights?

Duz he even have any?

by d*locc on Jul 30, 2010 3:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

The Janitor is gonna be cleaning up toliets again....

after Jones destroys him. I actually like Vlad but I think he’s a little to old for the younger and extremely dangerous LWH in Jones. I love watching Jones fights, always exciting.

by Vincy22 on Jul 30, 2010 3:58 PM EDT reply actions

They're just bringin him in to add more credability to Jones and build him up

I’m almost hoping for the upset

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Its not almost for me :)

enzo-enormous

by enzo-enormous on Jul 30, 2010 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

The kid is still young with many years left to fight. There is no need to throw him in the deep end unless he wants to right away.

This is only his sixth UFC fight and he’s only 23 he will be fighting the best soon enough.

"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by Puck Head on Jul 30, 2010 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I think it is a great fight

makes sense to me. The veteran vs. the up and comer. No walk in the park, but not a top 10 guy either. I think Joe did a good job matchmaking on this one.

"We fight, get beat, rise, and fight again."

by Deuce02 on Jul 30, 2010 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Perfect match-up is how I see it too.

The only real possession you'll ever have is your character. — Tom Wolfe

by Yan117 on Jul 30, 2010 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

exaclty what i thought.

And IF he gets passed the janitor. Let him face thiago silva when he is recovered. To welcome him to the top 10

Leg kicks are the most underrated weapon in MMA

by robinhorobson on Jul 30, 2010 5:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Yea yea I know I'm actually a Jones supporter most the time

but Vlad’s 39 years old; and it’s not like he’s doin bad for an older guy, he’s still in good shape has a good skill set, but it kind of reminds me of when they brought Couture in to lose to Liddell; anyone who saw Liddell’s walk in entrance for that fight knows the UFC had ZERO belief in Randy and were purposely putting him in to lose. Good on Randy for getting the better of them, but it’s still a shitty thing to do imo and here they’re throwing Vlad to a young lion as well. It just makes me want to root for the underdog is all.

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I think he's a step backwards for Jones, but the UFC wants to keep Jones fighting

and the guys ahead of Vera are already in fights?

"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth - Mike Tyson

by Puck Head on Jul 30, 2010 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

True; I want Bones to win anyway, Vlad's not gonna challenge the top guys

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha! it's funny cause it's true

Ride the Tiger!

by doonerthesooner on Jul 30, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

logan likes your photoshop

by xquisitewretch on Jul 30, 2010 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Not mine.. whoever did it has some skills tho

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

its VERY good

Like gravy, I got it all smoverred
Like makeup, I got it all coverred

by daniel worby on Jul 31, 2010 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope th janitor knocks this snitch out!

by d*locc on Jul 30, 2010 4:40 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Good call on the snitch. I haven't forgotten.

Ride the Tiger!

by doonerthesooner on Jul 30, 2010 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions

lol, he hasn't even been around that long.. who'd he snitch on?

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions

In an interview he said he was the kid in highschool snitching on all the kids smoking pot or something like that.

Ride the Tiger!

by doonerthesooner on Jul 30, 2010 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.

by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh by the way your sig is fucking metal.

Ride the Tiger!

by doonerthesooner on Jul 30, 2010 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I love the UFC:Meltdown refernce

I strongly feel Bones has this one but, i could see a very game Vlad showing up. At 39 years old Vlad really has no slips up left to be in the big show and even though he’s won his last two they were no barn burners. A win would start propelling Vlad into a nice main card match later on or relegate him to the prelims or 1st fight of the night. If Bones wins i bet he faces winner of tito/hamill (either a win over a big name or avenege his “loss”) or against Rampage/Machida (see what he’s really made of)

Prediction: Jones by 1st Rd TKO
My Heart says Vlad by Split Decision…a razor thin decision.

by ThePunisher on Jul 30, 2010 6:43 PM EDT reply actions