UFC ON VERSUS 2: August 1, 2010San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California
Main Bouts (On Versus):
Jon Jones (10-1) vs. Vladimir Matyushenko (24-4) Nobodies giving the "Janitor" a chance in hell but why should they. Vlad is slow and steady but his prime is long past as "Bones" begins his rise to the upper echelon of Light Heavyweights. Matty has very little offense to begin with and Jon emanates an assaulting blitz at all times from obscure angles. Vlad is tough but he's going to get owned on the feet before being thrown to the floor where he'll absorb punishment until the referee has seen enough.
WINNER-Jon Jones by TKO Rd.2
Mark Munoz (8-1) vs. Yushin Okami (24-5) Munoz wrestling has not translated over to MMA but he has toughness you can't teach though he has been severely rocked by Kendall Grove of all people. Okami has compiled an amazing 8-2 record within the UFC while being passed over more than the 1st born in Egypt. Technically, "Thunder" has this fight everywhere it goes but Mark possesses more power on the feet though his striking dissolves into blind lurching so who knows. I'll take "Thunder" all day long but working for a judges decision could behoove Munoz because I can't see him stopping Okami in any way.
WINNER-"Thunder" Okami by his patented Decision win
John Howard (14-4) vs. Jake Ellenberger (22-5) "Doomsday" has 4 UFC wins, the last 2 by KO, but the record doesn't necessarily tell the tale. Howard has porous takedown defense and Jake is going to exploit that over and over again. The Cornhusker is gonna G&P while John tries to figure out why he doesn't train off his back more.
WINNER-Jake Ellenberger by Decision
Tyson Griffin (14-3) vs. Takanori Gomi (31-6) "Mini-Tyson" was looking at a title shot before Evan Dunham iced those plans, and the "Fireball Kid" is standing in the way. By standing, I mean soon he'll be laying on his back looking like a confused turtle meeting Splinter for the 1st time. Gomi has not even tried to evolve his game since his ass kicking days in Pride FC and was surpassed long ago. He got in great shape for his entrance to America via Kenny Florian, but didn't employ any decent takedown defense which just happens to be Griffin's specialty. It's a much needed stoppage win as Takanori is stopped by strikes for the 1st time in his career.
WINNER-Tyson Griffin by Rd.3 TKO
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Paul Kelly (10-2) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2) "Tellys" has revitalized his life and career while "Christmas" just doesn't seem to have any more tools for MMA other than his amateur wrestling. Seems pretty clear cut to me that Kelly is going to out work and pummel the fighter who most resembles an accountant.
Prelims (Non-Televised):
Paul Kelly (10-2) vs. Jacob Volkmann (10-2) "Tellys" has revitalized his life and career while "Christmas" just doesn't seem to have any more tools for MMA other than his amateur wrestling. Seems pretty clear cut to me that Kelly is going to out work and pummel the fighter who most resembles an accountant.
WINNER-Paul Kelly by Rd.3 TKO
DaMarques Johnson (11-7) vs. Matt Riddle (4-1) Holy shit the battle of 2 never-will-be's that I can't stand or see any real future for, is finally here. Be prepared for 3 minutes of dry humping.
WINNER-Matt Riddle by Decision
James Irvin (14-6) vs. Igor Pokrajac (21-7) The "Sandman" has literal 1-punch KO power but was disastrously gaunt for his attempt at Middleweight that failed and returns to the Light Heavyweight division after a myriad of injuries and failure. All that being said, Igor is getting KO'd with extreme prejudice.
WINNER-James Irvin by Rd.1 KO
Brian Stann (8-3) vs. Mike Massenzio (11-3) The "All-American (Robot)" now tries the attempted move to Middleweight but Mike has been shelved for a year and a half in order to collect rust. Stann may be the stiff robot in the Octagon, but he is improving slowly while I simply cannot pick anyone to win who has previously lost to CB Dollaway.
WINNER-Brian Stann by Decision
Darren Elkins (12-1) vs. Charles Oliveira (12-0) Two top prospects meet in a highly underrated match as Elkins tries to avoid the entanglement of arms and legs that is Olive. I don't think he does but its gonna be an interesting trip to the finish line.
WINNER-Charles Oliveira by (close) Decision
Rob Kimmons (22-5) vs. Steve Steinbeiss (4-3) The "Rosedale Raper" is going to twist Steinbeiss apart and I'm assuming a last minute cancellation is the reason of Steve's employment. The "Hooligan" will be bounced after this loss.
WINNER-Rob Kimmons by scary face Submission
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