JON “BONES” JONES TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL PITCH AT SAN DIEGO PADRES GAME

Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Just days before UFC’s Jon “Bones” Jones takes on Vladimir Matyushenko live on VERSUS, the San Diego Padres will honor the rising light heavyweight in the team’s Major League Baseball game this Friday, July 30 at 6:58 PM PT.

Jones, in town for his UFC fight at San Diego Sports Arena on Sunday, Aug. 1, will throw the ceremonial first pitch and kick off the Padres game against the Florida Marlins.

“I love San Diego and I’m excited to do the first pitch for the Padres,” Jones said.  “I’m going to try to throw a strike for the fans on Friday, and then give them a knockout Sunday.”

WHO:             UFC ON VERSUS HEADLINER JON “BONES” JONES

WHAT:          Throws ceremonial first pitch prior to Padres vs. Florida game

WHERE:       PETCO Park

100 Park Blvd

San Diego, CA 92101

WHEN:          Friday, July 30, 2010

First Pitch: 6:58 PM PT