[8] The matchup was originally scheduled to take place in November 2018 at The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale, however Melendez pulled out of the fight citing an injury. Ben Askren via first-round KO (0:05), Jan Blachowicz def. Jon Jones def. It's probably just as well he's doing what he's doing TBH. [11], Sean O'Malley was expected to face Marlon Vera at the event. $50,000. UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski is excited to finally have a new No. Marlon Vera discusses finishing his opponent at UFC 239. Ben Askren via first-round KO (0:05) (live blog), Jan Blachowicz def. Pictures: One Championship ‘Reign Of Dynasties II’, Shoop that Incredulous Cormier / Drug Wars, Khabib reveals his gameplan for Chandler. 239. Jon Jones def. UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos "The official Tapology discussion thread for the event!" [2][3], A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Jon Jones and Thiago Santos served as the event headliner. 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Thing about Jorge is, if he wasn't fighting, he'd probably be a cartel enforcer and/or executioner. [14], Melissa Gatto was scheduled to face Julia Avila at the event. In the main event, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will aim to defend his title against Thiago Santos. Ahead of her bantamweight title shot against Amanda Nunes at UFC 239, Holly Holm talks about... Ben Askren talks about Jorge Masvidal being forced to talk trash and his status in the... 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[10] The matchup was originally scheduled to take place in March 2019 at UFC 235, but Song pulled out of the fight for undisclosed reasons. Weidman and Luke By: Nathan ZurChris [15], UFC 239 served as the first UFC to air on PPV in the United Kingdom. Phil Davis discusses his next move with Bellator MMA and being a cornerman at UFC 239 with Ant... Dan Hardy discusses a potential return to the Octagon with Sherdog's Ant Walker. Revamped Brian Ortega Shuts Out Chan Sung Jung in UFC Fight Night However, O'Malley announced his withdrawal from the bout on June 21 due a failed test for ostarine. By: Jay PettryJorge Bellator 249 was headlined by a vintage performance from Cris UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos July 6, 2019 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States UFC FIGHT PASS EARLY PRELIMS 6:15 PM EST, ESPN PRELIMS 8:00 PM EST, PPV MAIN CARD 10:00 PM EST Holly Holm via first-round KO (4:10), Jorge Masvidal def. [13] Nohelin Hernandez served as the replacement. The Nevada State Athletic Commission decided to suspend him due to the failed test, however the United States Anti Doping Association USADA will not impose any further sanctions. [5] The matchup was originally scheduled to take place in September 2017 at UFC 215, but dos Santos pulled out of that event, citing a failed drug test. [9], A bantamweight bout between The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America bantamweight winner Alejandro Pérez and Yadong Song took place at this event. Arnold Allen talks about handing Gilbert Melendez his fifth consecutive defeat at UFC 239. Randa Markos via unanimous decision (30-27 x3), Song Yadong def. UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jessica Andrade Body Shot KOs... UFC Fight Night 180 Highlight Video: Jimmy Crute Obliterates Jones is facing a battery charge for an alleged incident that The eyes of the MMA world were locked onto Saturday’s lightweight championship showdown between Teofimo Lopez and Vasyl Lomachenko. Watch the UFC 239 post-fight press conference here: Watch Marlon Vera submit Nohelin Hernandez with a rear-naked choke at UFC 239. Watch Edmen Shahbazyan make quick work of Jack Marshman with a rear-naked choke at UFC 239. 180... UFC Fight Night 180 Bonuses: Body-Shot KO Nets Jessica Andrade occurred at an Albuquerque, N.M., strip club this past April. split decision. The ostarine in his system was likely residual from his previously failed test prior to UFC 229. [7], A featherweight bout between former Strikeforce and WEC Lightweight Champion (as well as former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger) Gilbert Melendez and Arnold Allen headlined the prelims of the event. MMA Fighting has UFC 239 results for the Jones vs. Santos event from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., live blogs of the top fights, and live UFC 239 Twitter updates. Claudia Gadelha discusses her move to New Jersey ahead of UFC 239 with Sherdog.com's Ant Walker. ImperatorFishrat. 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[6] However, it was reported on May 21, that the bout was being moved to headline UFC on ESPN 3 after former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley was forced to pull out of his rematch against also former champion Robbie Lawler due to a hand injury. UFC President Dana White, and headlining fighters competing in upcoming events, will participate... On Episode 4 of UFC 239 “Embedded,” the card's chief principals invade open workouts. Jack Marshman discusses bring an underdog against Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC 239 with Ant Walker. martial arts history at UFC knocked out by... By: Cole SheltonThiago Luke Rockhold via second-round KO (1:39) (live blog), Michael Chiesa def. Sherdog Staff Pick 'Em: UFC Fight Night 180.