🔥 Trending UFC 239: Full Fight Results and Recap

UFC 239 was a significant mixed martial arts event that took place on July 6, 2019, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas ³. The event featured several notable bouts, with the main card highlighted by a light heavyweight championship fight and a memorable welterweight clash.

Main Event: Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos

The main event of UFC 239 saw Jon Jones defend his Light Heavyweight Championship against Thiago Santos ⁶. Jones won the fight via split decision, retaining his title ⁶. This was a closely contested bout that went the full five rounds.

Co-Main Event: Amanda Nunes vs. Holly Holm

In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes successfully defended her UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship against Holly Holm ⁶. Nunes secured a first-round knockout victory over Holm ⁶.

Jorge Masvidal's Record-Breaking Knockout

One of the most memorable moments of UFC 239, and indeed in UFC history, was Jorge Masvidal's five-second knockout of Ben Askren ³. This occurred on the main card and set the record for the fastest knockout in UFC history ³⁷. Masvidal landed a flying knee immediately at the start of the fight, rendering Askren unconscious ³. Masvidal, an American professional boxer and former mixed martial artist, competed professionally for 20 years until 2023 ⁴.

Other Notable Fights

While the full results of every preliminary fight are extensive, other significant matchups on the main card included:

• Luke Rockhold vs. Jan Błachowicz: Błachowicz defeated Rockhold via knockout in the second round ⁶.
• Diego Sanchez vs. Michael Chiesa: Chiesa won against Sanchez via unanimous decision ⁶.

UFC 239 is remembered for its championship defenses and, particularly, for Masvidal's historic knockout, which continues to be a highlight reel staple ³.