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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.
Pros react to Jan Blachowicz knocking out Luke Rockhold at UFC 239
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 was returning 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: 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.
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.
Darren Till sends classy message to Jorge Masvidal ahead of UFC 239
Adam Martin - July 6, 2019
Although Jorge Masvidal brutally knocked him out back in March in his home country of England, Darren Till apparently holds no ill will towards his opponent. Till took to social media on Saturday to wish Masvidal the best of luck in his fight against Ben Askren tonight at UFC 239.
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 Jr. - 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.
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.
UFC 239 | Jon Jones says Daniel Cormier does not have to defeat him to secure legacy
Chris Taylor - July 6, 2019
Jon Jones will attempt to defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos at tonight’s UFC 239 event, but that hasn’t stopped questions regarding a third scrap with Daniel Cormier. In a recent interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, Jon Jones was told that ‘DC’ no longer feels he needs a victory over ‘Bones’ in order to secure his legacy.
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.
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.
Dana White discusses what could prevent Tony Ferguson and Francis Ngannou title shots
Christopher Taylor - July 5, 2019
UFC President Dana White loves to use the phrase ‘anything can happen’ and that’s just how he feels about potential title shots for Tony Ferguson and Francis Ngannou. During an interview with TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter, the brash UFC boss was asked what could possibly happen that would prevent either ‘El Cucuy’ or ‘The Predator’ from being denied their respective title shots.
Chael Sonnen says Holly Holm can 'most definitely' beat Amanda Nunes
Fernando Quiles Jr. - 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.
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares prediction for title unification bout with Dustin Poirier at UFC 242
Christopher Taylor - July 5, 2019
Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will return to the octagon at UFC 242 for a title unification bout with interim title holder Dustin Poirier. ‘The Eagle’ has not competed since defeating Conor McGregor via fourth round submission at UFC 229 this past October. Nurmagomedov currently boasts a perfect professional record of 24-0.
Jan Blachowicz makes prediction for fight with 'scared' Luke Rockhold
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
As Luke Rockhold closes in on his light heavyweight debut opposite Jan Blachowicz, scheduled for UFC 239 on Saturday night, he’s already talking about a potential title fight with divisional champion Jon Jones. Blachowicz believes that’s because Rockhold is scared of the task at hand.