The UFC’s second-ever event on Versus, “UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko” drew an enthusiastic crowd of 8,132 attendees for a live gate of $489,685 according to UFC officials.

The Aug. 1 event, which featured a light heavyweight main event between blossoming contender Jon Jones and veteran stalwart Vladimir Matyushenko, took place at the San Diego Sports Arena in California.

Takanori Gomi, Charles Oliveira, Brian Stann and Mike Massenzio each earned $40,000 fight-night bonuses for their performances at Sunday’s UFC on Versus 2 event.

Gomi earned the “Knockout of the Night” award, Oliveira picked up the “Submission of the Night” bonus, and Stann and Massenzio earned “Fight of the Night” honors.

MAIN CARD

Jon Jones def. Vladimir Matyushenko via TKO (strikes) – Round 1, 1:52
Yushin Okami def. Mark Munoz via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jake Ellenberger def. John Howard via TKO (eye injury) – Round 3, 2:21
Takanori Gomi def. Tyson Griffin via KO (punch) – Round 1, 1:04

PRELIMINARY CARD

Jacob Volkmann def. Paul Kelly via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Matt Riddle def. DaMarques Johnson via TKO – Round 2, 4:29
Igor Pokrajac def. James Irvin via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 1, 2:29
Brian Stann def. Mike Massenzio via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 3:10
Charles Oliveira def. Darren Elkins via submission (armbar) – Round 1, 0:41
Rob Kimmons def. Steve Steinbeiss via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

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