Jon Jones: The Throw

(Jonny Bones turning Stephan Bonnar into a "slider")

Jon "Bones" Jones is known for throwing his opponents around the Octagon.  But can he throw a baseball?  This burning question will be answered on Friday when Jones throws out the ceremonial first pitch at this Friday's San Diego vs. Florida game.  Details after the jump.

UFC^® LIVE ON VERSUS HEADLINER JON “BONES” JONES

TO THROW OUT CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH AT

SAN DIEGO PADRES GAME FRIDAY, JULY 30

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