The longest MMA lull of 2010 finally comes to an end tonight when Jon Jones takes on Vladimir Matyushenko inside the San Diego Sports Arena in California. While most are content with just being able to watch the event live on Versus, I know a fabulous way to make the freebie fights a little more exciting.
As expected, “Bones” is a heavy favorite to bump his nearly-immaculate record to 11-1. Despite Matyushenko’s decorated resume, the Gambling Gods have pegged the journeyman a 4-to-1 underdog against the fast-rising superstar.
I’ve said it countless times before, but I’ll reiterate that the powers that be may have missed the boat on the pivotal middleweight scrap between Mark Munoz and Yushin Okami. Although the Japanese star is talented, -210 might be a tad much.
The Versus Network will broadcast the show live beginning at 9PM ET/6PM PT.
Here are the betting odds for tonight’s event (Courtesy of BetUS):
Charles Oliveira -350
Darren Elkins +250Rob Kimmons -220
Steve Steinbeiss +175Mike Massenzio -180
Brian Stann +150James Irvin -180
Igor Pokrajac +150Matt Riddle -210
DaMarques Johnson +165Jacob Volkman -125
Paul Kelly -105Jake Ellenberger -200
John Howard +160Tyson Griffin -300
Takanori Gomi +220Yushin Okami -210
Mark Munoz +165Jon Jones -600
Vladimir Matyushenko +400