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Jon Jones recounts pre-fight encounter with Luke Rockhold
Thomas Taylor - July 7, 2019
UFC 239, which went down on Saturday night in Las Vegas, was a big card for the light heavyweight division. In the second bout of the main card, former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold made his debut in the division opposite Jan Blachowicz. Then, in the main event, divisional champion Jon Jones attempted to defend his title opposite Brazilian knockout artist Thiago Santos. In the end, Rockhold came up short, succumbing to a second-round Blachowicz punch, while Jones successfully defended his title with a narrow split decision over Santos.
Jon Jones addresses possible rematch with Thiago Santos
Thomas Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jon Jones seems to be open to a rematch with Thiago Santos, but not right away. The pair met in the main event of UFC 239 on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Jones, the UFC light heavyweight champion, defended his title with a split decision victory competitive enough to leave many fans keen for a rematch.
Ben Askren responds to fan backlash in hilarious fashion
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Ben Askren suffered a brutal knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal on the main card of last night’s UFC 239 event in Las Vegas. After tons of trash talk, ‘Gamebred’ needed only 5-seconds to end Askren’s undefeated streak, this after landing a flying knee followed by some ‘controversial’ punches.
Darren Till sends Ben Askren a message following 5-second KO loss at UFC 239
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till sent a message to Ben Askren following his brutal 5-second knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Although Askren and Till have previously had some bitter exchanges online, the Liverpool native opted to take the high road when addressing ‘Funky’s’ historic loss to ‘Gamebred’.
Gilbert Melendez unsure on retirement following UFC 239 loss
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2019
Gilbert Melendez won’t commit to retiring or continuing his fighting career just yet. Last night (July 6), Melendez returned to action to meet Arnold Allen inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for UFC 239. “El Nino” hadn’t competed since Sept. 2017. After three rounds of action, Melendez suffered his fifth loss in a row.
What's next for the stars of UFC 239?
Cole Shelton - July 7, 2019
International Fight Week has come and gone and with it was a stacked UFC 239 card. The card was headlined by Jon Jones looking to defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos. In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes was looking to defend her bantamweight title against Holly Holm. And, in a pivotal welterweight bout, Jorge Masvidal fought Ben Askren. Jones ended up edging out a split-decision win over Santos while Nunes TKO’d Holm in the first round and Masvidal knocked out Askren in five seconds.
Jon Jones reacts to split-decision ruling in UFC 239 title fight with Thiago Santos
Chris Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jon Jones retained his UFC light heavyweight title at last night’s UFC 239 event, scoring a split-decision victory over Thiago Santos. The fight was much closer than many fans and analysts anticipated, and some fighters believed ‘Marreta’ had done enough to win.
Jorge Masvidal has a message for anyone complaining about his post-KO punches
Christopher Taylor - July 7, 2019
Jorge Masvidal set the record for fastest knockout in history at last night’s UFC 239 event, flattening Ben Askren with a flying knee. As soon as the fight started, Masvidal saw Askren coming forward and charged at him with a flying knee. The strike sent ‘Funky’ crashing to the octagon canvas and after a couple of unrequired punches, the referee mercifully stepped in to call a stop to the fight.
Dana White will have 'serious conversation' with Diego Sanchez
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
After a lopsided loss to Michael Chiesa in the opening main card bout at UFC 239, UFC president Dana White says he will have a ‘serious conversation’ with Diego Sanchez about his fighting future. White told reporters at the post-fight press conference that he will talk to Sanchez about his fighting future, though he cautioned against telling him to outright retire from MMA.
Melvin Guillard pleads guilty to knocking out civilians
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
Former UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard was in the news last year for all the wrong reasons, and now we know what his fate is with the law. According to a report from TMZ, Guillard recently plead guilty to knocking out civilians on two different occasions in Denver. However, he has struck a plea deal with law officials in Colorado and will not have to serve any more jail time.
Joe Rogan reveals his four stars from UFC 239
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has revealed his four stars for their outstanding performances on Saturday night’s epic UFC 239 card. Here are @joerogan's stars of #UFC239
Dana White says UFC interested in booking Amanda Nunes vs. Cris Cyborg rematch
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
After brutally knocking out Holly Holm with a head kick in the co-main event of UFC 239, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes extended her winning streak to nine straight fights. Her win streak includes victories over Cris Cyborg, Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate and Valentina Shevchenko, to name a few. According to UFC president Dana White, it’s clear that Nunes is the best female MMA fighter of all time. Here’s what White said about Nunes’s performance when speaking to Brett Okamoto of ESPN:
Video | Watch Israel Adesanya react to Jorge Masvidal’s historic KO
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
Israel Adesanya was caught on camera with a unique reaction as he was being interviewed during Jorge Masvidal’s flying knee KO over Ben Askren at UFC 239. TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter was interviewing the interim UFC middleweight champion Adesanya when Masvidal smashed Askren in the face with a flying knee.
Thiago Santos issues statement following controversial loss to Jon Jones at UFC 239
Adam D Martin - July 7, 2019
Thiago Santos has released a statement following his controversial split decision loss to Jon Jones in the main event of UFC 239. Here’s what Santos had to say to the fans on his social media:
Dana White: I think Luke Rockhold should talk about hanging it up
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 6, 2019
UFC president Dana White would like to see Luke Rockhold call it quits after his recent knockout loss. On the main card of UFC 239, Rockhold made his light heavyweight debut against Jan Blachowicz. The former UFC middleweight champion was finished in the second round via knockout. Rockhold has now lost three of his last four bouts by way of knockout.
Ben Askren reacts following devastating knockout loss to Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239
Natasha Hooper - July 6, 2019
Ben Askren suffered the first loss of his career in brutal fashion to Jorge Masvidal at tonight’s UFC 239 event in Las Vegas. ‘Gamebred’ was able to catch the former Bellator and ONE champion with a flying knee just seconds into the fight which sent ‘Funky’ crashing to the octagon canvas.
Jorge Masvidal reacts after scoring historic KO over Ben Askren at UFC 239
Christopher Taylor - July 6, 2019
Jorge Masvidal set a record tonight in Las Vegas, scoring the fastest knockout in promotional history over Ben Askren at UFC 239. It took ‘Gamebred’ only five seconds to end Ben Askren’s undefeated streak this evening in Sin City.
Dana White reacts to controversial Jon Jones vs Thiago Santos fight at UFC 239
Natasha Hooper - July 6, 2019
Thiago Santos faced off against Jon Jones at UFC 239. The fight was the main event of the evening. Jones, the undisputed light heavyweight champion defended his title against his opponent at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Brazilian Striker, Santos went into the fight as a significant +450 underdog. Despite having an extensive career in the UFC since 2014, UFC 239 was Santos’ first shot at the title.