Jon Jones shows he's ready for more with win at UFC San Diego event | The Fabulous Forum | Los Angeles Times

Jon Jonescontinued to show his potential as a future Ultimate Fighting Championship light-heavyweight champion Sunday when he dominated 39-year-oldVladimir Matyushenkoin the"UFC on Versus 2" main event at the San Diego Sports Arena.

Jones scored a technical knockout of El Segundo's Matyushenko at 1:52 of the first round, mounting him and pummeling him with left elbows and forcing the referee to stop the bout.

Jones improves to 11-1 and clearly is ready for a shot at one of the UFC's elite fighters in the rich light-heavyweight division, a group that includes championMauricio"Shogun" Rua,Lyoto Machida,Quinton"Rampage" JacksonandRashad Evans.

"My goal is to become one of the best in the world," Jones said."I hope {the UFC} kicks it up with me."

Also Sunday,Yushin Okami(26-5) gained a split-decision victory overMark Munoz(8-2);Jake Ellenbergerwon by third-round stoppage overJohn Howardin a welterweight fight; andTakanori Gomiknocked out lightweightTyson Griffinin the first round -- Griffin's first loss by stoppage.

-- Lance Pugmire

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