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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.
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.
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.
Daniel Cormier opens up on a potential trilogy fight with Jon Jones
Christopher Taylor - July 5, 2019
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will attempt to defend his title against Thiago Santos this Saturday at UFC 239, but that hasn’t stalled questions of a potential trilogy with Daniel Cormier. ‘Bones’ recently dismissed talks of a possible third fight with ‘DC’, accusing the reigning heavyweight champion of not having the balls to face him again.
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.
Tito Ortiz outlines the strategy to beat Jon Jones
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
Tito Ortiz is one of the latest MMA stars to weigh in on a potential trilogy fight between UFC heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones — two of the most heated rivals in MMA. By Ortiz’s estimation, it would be a great fight — particularly if it occurred in the heavyweight division.
UFC 239 weigh-in results: Jon Jones, Thiago Santos hit marks
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
On Saturday night, the UFC returns to its home turf in Las Vegas, Nevada with the absolutely stacked UFC 239 card. The card will be topped by a light heavyweight title fight between dominating champion Jon Jones, and ferocious challenger Thiago Santos. This bout will mark the second defense of Jones’ latest reign, and Santos’ first shot at UFC gold.
Donald Cerrone says Conor McGregor won't sign contract to fight him
Adam Martin - July 5, 2019
There have been rumors of a potential matchup between Conor McGregor and Donald Cerrone for quite some time now, but Cerrone says the reason the fight hasn’t been booked yet is because McGregor won’t sign the contract. Speaking to MMAjunkie.com Radio, Cerrone confirmed that he’s been close several times to signing a contract to fight McGregor, including a potential matchup back in 2016, when McGregor fought Nate Diaz at UFC 196 on short notice in place of Rafael dos Anjos. Diaz ended up winning that fight by submission and became a superstar in the process, and Cerrone still believes it should have been him who fought McGregor that night.
Thiago Santos promises upset of Jon Jones: 'I’m going to go out there and beat him'
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
If Thiago Santos beats Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday night, don’t say he didn’t warn you. Despite being pegged as a massive bettering underdog against the seemingly unbeatable champion, the Brazilian challenger claims he has successfully humanized Jones in his mind, and is prepared to cudgel the champion just as he has all of his other recent opponents.
PETA begs Conor McGregor to stop wearing animal fur
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
Conor McGregor love his fur coats. For proof of that fact, check out this recent Instagram post, in which he gushes over a pair of mink fur coats he wore ahead of two of his biggest fights.
VIDEO | Ben Askren shares clip of backstage run-in with Jorge Masvidal
Tom Taylor - July 5, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren, who are set to meet on the UFC 239 main card this Saturday, are not particularly big fans of one another. The pair have exchanged plenty of pre-fight trash talk in interviews and on social media, and that intensity has continued now that they’ve both landed in Las Vegas. In fact, the pair had a tense backstage encounter this week.
Michael Chiesa glad he no longer has to worry about 'the Conor effect'
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2019
Michael Chiesa is set for his second welterweight fight this Saturday at UFC 239, where he will take on Diego Sanchez. Moving up to welterweight was something was considering for a long time given how big he is. He says he would wake up a “couple of pounds” over 180 pounds with two-weeks until fight night — quite a distance from the lightweight division’s 156-pound limit. Not having to cut as much weight as a welterweight is a huge bonus and a big stress reliever for Chiesa.
UFC 239 Betting Odds: Jon Jones a massive favorite
Natasha Hooper - July 5, 2019
The anticipation is building for this weekend’s UFC 239 main event, which will pit dominant champion Jon Jones (24-1) against ferocious challenger Thiago “Marreta” Santos (21-6). As is seemingly always the case, ‘Bones’ is on top as the bookie favorite to win. The oddsmakers have identified him as -600 favorite, meaning a successful $600 bet on Jon Jones would win you $100. Marreta, meanwhile, is a significant +450 underdog (bet $100 to win $450).
VIDEO | Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren exchange words during first face-off for UFC 239
Natasha Hooper - July 5, 2019
Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren exchanged some choice words when they came face to face at the UFC 239 media day on Thursday. Askren chose to taunt his upcoming opponent to try and get a reaction. The UFC posted a clip of the exchange on their Twitter.