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Pros react to Amanda Nunes KO win over Holly Holm at UFC 239
Natasha Hooper - July 6, 2019
Pro fighters react to Holly Holm vs Amanda Nunes at UFC 239. Former champion Holly Holm looked to halt the growing success of current champion Amanda Nunes. The two world-class fighters went head to head this evening at UFC 239. The bantamweight title fight served as the co-main event of the evening.
UFC 239 Results: Amanda Nunes KO’s Holly Holm (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
Amanda Nunes puts her UFC women’s bantamweight title on the line against former title holder Holly Holm in the co-main event of UFC 239 this evening. ‘The Lioness’ was last seen in action at December’s UFC 232 event in Los Angeles, where she knocked out Cris Cyborg to become the promotions first ever women’s ‘champ champ’.
Pros react to Jorge Masvidal knocking out Ben Askren at UFC 239
Christopher Taylor - July 6, 2019
A welterweight bout between perennial divison contenders Ben Askren and Jorge Masvial took place at tonight’s UFC 239 event in Las Vegas. ‘Funky’ was returning to action for the first time since March’s UFC 235 event, where he scored a controversial submission victory over former division kingpin Robbie Lawler.
UFC 239 Results: Jorge Masvidal KO’s Ben Askren (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
A key welterweight bout between perennial divison contenders Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal took place on tonight’s UFC 239 main card from Las Vegas. ‘Funky’ was last seen in action at March’s UFC 235 event, where he scored a controversial submission victory over former division kingpin Robbie Lawler.
UFC 239 Results: Jan Blachowicz KO’s Luke Rockhold (Video)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
A light heavyweight bout between Jan Blachowicz and former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold took place at tonight’s UFC 239 event. Luke Rockhold returns to action for the first time since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Yoel Romero at UFC 221 in February of 2018.
UFC 239 Results: Michael Chiesa defeats Diego Sanchez (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
A welterweight bout between veterans Diego Sanchez and Michael Chiesa kicked off tonight’s UFC 239 main card from Las Vegas. Sanchez (29-11 MMA) enters tonight’s contest on a two-fight winning streak, scoring victories over Craig White and Mickey Gall in his most recent octagon appearances.
VIDEO | Khabib Nurmagomedov and Nate Diaz forced to be separated at UFC 239
Christopher Taylor - July 6, 2019
UFC lightweight champ Khabib Nurmagomedov is in attendance for tonight’s UFC 239 and wound up crossing paths with bitter rival Nate Diaz. ‘The Stockton Slugger’ was at T-Mobile Arena to support his longtime friend and training partner Gilbert Melendez.
UFC 239 Fighter Salaries Revealed: Jon Jones leads payroll
Christopher Taylor - July 6, 2019
As expected, Jon Jones will be paid handsomely for his UFC 239 title fight with Thiago Santos this evening. The guaranteed UFC 239 fighter salaries were revealed just moments ago by MMAJunkie’s John Morgan.
VIDEO | Drunk fan attempts to wrestle Ben Askren before UFC 239
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
Undefeated welterweight Ben Askren received some practice, well sort of, from a fight fan prior to tonight’s UFC 239 fight with Jorge Masvidal. The former Bellator and ONE champion, Askren (19-0 MMA), was confronted by what appears to be a very intoxicated fight fan who had some choice words and interesting moves for ‘Funky’.
Israel Adesanya responds to Jon Jones' offer to train with Robert Whittaker
Fernando Quiles - July 6, 2019
Israel Adesanya has offered a response to Jon Jones’ offer to help train with Robert Whittaker and he didn’t have many kind things to say. Adesanya is the interim UFC middleweight champion and he’ll collide with main champion Whittaker in a title unification bout. The UFC announced that the fight will take place at UFC 243 on Oct. 5. A location has not been announced. Adesanya and Whittaker appeared at the UFC summer press conference 2019 and “The Last Stylebender” said he wasn’t amused by “The Reaper” posting memes on social media.
Michael Bisping thinks Thiago Santos can beat Jon Jones, but won't
Fernando Quiles - July 6, 2019
Michael Bisping gives Thiago Santos a shot at beating Jon Jones, but he won’t bet the house on it. Tonight (July 6), Santos will challenge Jones for the UFC light heavyweight championship in the UFC 239 headliner. Jones is entering the second title defense of his current reign. Meanwhile, this will be “Marreta’s” first UFC title opportunity. He brings with him a four-fight winning streak, earning finishes in three of those bouts over Jan Blachowicz, Jimi Manuwa, and Eryk Anders.
Dana White says Georges St. Pierre vs. Khabib Nurmagomedov "doesn't make sense"
Adam Martin - July 6, 2019
Although MMA fans have long wanted to see a superfight between Georges St. Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov, it appears that UFC president Dana White isn’t a fan of the matchup. Speaking to TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, White said that he isn’t interested in booking a potential matchup between GSP and Nurmagomedov anytime soon, even though he admits it’s a fight that both men want.
Dana White explains why John Lineker was released by the UFC
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
Early this week the UFC announced the shocking release of bantamweight fighter John Lineker and now Dana White has explained the promotions decision. During an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, the brash UFC boss detailed what had occurred that led to the top ranked bantamweight receiving his walking papers.
Ben Askren releases hilarious video prior to UFC 239 fight with Jorge Masvidal
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
Undefeated welterweight Ben Askren decided to have one last bit of fun before his fight with Jorge Masvidal at tonight’s UFC 239 event. ’Funky’ took to Twitter late yesterday evening, where he shared the following ‘family video’ for fight fans.
UFC 239 Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 5, 2019
Jon Jones will attempt to defend his light heavyweight title in the main event of UFC 239 when he squares off with Thiago Santos. ‘Bones’ recaptured his light heavyweight title at December’s UFC 232 event by scoring a third round knockout victory over Alexander Gustafsson.
Daniel Cormier on Francis Ngannou: Nothing has changed
Chris Taylor - July 5, 2019
Francis Ngannou picked up another impressive knockout over Junior dos Santos last weekend, but that doesn’t seem to have impressed Daniel Cormier. The reigning UFC heavyweight champion, Cormier, recently spoke with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter where he discussed ‘The Predator’s’ recent surge.
Chael Sonnen says Holly Holm can 'most definitely' beat Amanda Nunes
Fernando Quiles - July 5, 2019
Chael Sonnen wouldn’t be surprised if Holly Holm becomes a two-time UFC women’s bantamweight champion. Tomorrow night (July 6), Holm will challenge “champ-champ” Amanda Nunes for the 135-pound gold. Nunes puts her bantamweight title on the line for the fourth time. The championship clash will serve as UFC 239‘s co-main event in Las Vegas.
Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega are both slated to return at UFC Mexico
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2019
Two ranked featherweights will be fighting at UFC Mexico, but maybe not each other. Both Yair Rodriguez and Brian Ortega will fight on the card according to UFC president Dana White. “He will, Yair Rodriguez will fight in Mexico City. Yeah, he (Brian Ortega) will too,” White said at the summer press conference.