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A former foe of the UFC 239 headliners, Anthony Smith believes Jon Jones will emerge victorious over Thiago Santos. Smith competed against both Jones and Santos. He fell short in his bid to become a UFC light heavyweight champion back in March when he …
A former foe of the UFC 239 headliners, Anthony Smith believes Jon Jones will emerge victorious over Thiago Santos. Smith competed against both Jones and Santos. He fell short in his bid to become a UFC light heavyweight champion back in March when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to “Bones.” Back in Feb. 2018, […]
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As is tradition, the UFC loaded up their Fourth of July weekend card as UFC 239 features back-to-back title fights featuring Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes to close out the show. Jon Jones takes on an interesting challenger in Thiago Santos…
As is tradition, the UFC loaded up their Fourth of July weekend card as UFC 239 features back-to-back title fights featuring Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes to close out the show. Jon Jones takes on an interesting challenger in Thiago Santos…
LowKickMMA will be providing you with UFC 239 results throughout the night. The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down tonight (Sat. July 6, 2019) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event of the night, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defends his title against Thiago Santos. Also, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda […]
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LowKickMMA will be providing you with UFC 239 results throughout the night. The pay-per-view (PPV) goes down tonight (Sat. July 6, 2019) from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event of the night, UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones defends his title against Thiago Santos. Also, UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes puts her strap up for grabs against Holly Holm.
Also, a pivotal welterweight clash graces the main card with Ben Askren vs. Jorge Masvidal. The UFC has put together a tremendous card for International Fight Week. Check out LowKickMMA’s UFC 239 results below. Also, be sure to follow along with us throughout the night on Twitter @LowKick_MMA:
Main Card (ESPN+ PPV, 10 p.m. ET)
Preliminary Card (ESPN, 8 p.m. ET)
Early Prelims (UFC Fight Pass/ESPN+, 6:15 p.m. ET)
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International Fight Week concludes with one of the biggest attractions the sport has to offer with Jon Jones set to defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos in Las Vegas…
International Fight Week concludes with one of the biggest attractions the sport has to offer with Jon Jones set to defend his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos in Las Vegas…
Tonight (Sat. July 6, 2019) the UFC 239 pay-per-view (PPV) goes down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight championship against Thiago Santos. Also, in the co-main event, Amanda Nunes defends her 135-pound title against “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holly Holm. And, of course, Ben […]
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Tonight (Sat. July 6, 2019) the UFC 239 pay-per-view (PPV) goes down from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
In the main event, Jon Jones defends his light heavyweight championship against Thiago Santos. Also, in the co-main event, Amanda Nunes defends her 135-pound title against “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holly Holm. And, of course, Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal finally meet inside the Octagon at 170 pounds.
The LowKickMMA staff has offered their predictions for the biggest card of the year thus far. Check them out below:
Jon Jones has established himself as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. However, he’ll step into the Octagon against a man in Thiago Santos who has the power to end a fight on the drop of a dime. But Jones is one of the best defensive fighters in the game. Landing a flush shot on him isn’t easy. Jones should be able to dominate Santos no matter where this fight goes. (Prediction: Jon Jones)
Amanda Nunes has some scary power. It’s unlike anything women’s MMA has ever seen. Holm has never fought a striker with the power of Nunes, but she’s extremely technical, and has more than enough in her to out-point Nunes if she can avoid the shots. But like I said before, Nunes’ power has yet to be defeated, and this won’t change Saturday night (Prediction: Amanda Nunes)
Askren showed some major problems in his standup game against Robbie Lawler. However, Masvidal doesn’t hit anywhere near as hard as Lawler does. If Askren is able to get Masvidal to the ground early in the round, Masvidal isn’t getting back up. But the only issue with that is, Askren will have to do that three times. As difficult as it may be, I think Askren gets it done. (Prediction: Ben Askren)
Luke Rockhold is one of the most well-rounded fighters under the UFC’s banner. He’s probably better than Blachowicz in every aspect of the game. However, Rockhold will be dealing with a different kind of power at 205 pounds coming up from middleweight, where his chin has already been suspect. With that being said, the skill differential between Rockhold and Blachowicz will be evident in the Octagon. (Prediction: Luke Rockhold)
Initially I would’ve chosen Chiesa to get through Sanchez with ease, however, the longtime veteran has a newfound viciousness to him coming into fight week. Sanchez looks like a man on a mission, and is out to prove a lot after leaving Jackson-Wink MMA. I’m buying into the hype on this one. I think Sanchez finishes Chiesa with strikes. (Prediction: Diego Sanchez)
Like Vitor Belfort, Thiago Santos has knockout power, but I can’t see him getting in range and landing a shot capable of truly hurting Jon Jones. I expect the champion to carve out a submission or decision victory. (Prediction: Jon Jones)
I don’t see Holly Holm giving Amanda Nunes many problems. Her only path to victory is a knockout in my opinion, but that doesn’t seem too likely. I expect Nunes to win this but given Holm’s durability, I think it will go the distance. (Prediction: Amanda Nunes)
Jorge Masvidal’s performance against Demian Maia is really underrated and I feel he has way more paths to victory than Ben Askren does. If he can keep the fight standing, he will more than likely win, but he could still land some big shots while he’s defending the takedown or on the ground. He also has a good jiu-jitsu game so I really don’t think this is as one-sided as many believe. Masvidal via TKO. (Prediction: Jorge Masvidal)
I’m really intrigued to see how Luke Rockhold fares at 205. Jan Blachowicz is a tough opponent with good boxing, but I just think Rockhold is superior to him in many areas and will benefit immensely from the extra 20 pounds. Rockhold via submission. (Prediction: Luke Rockhold)
Diego Sanchez has won two in a row, but he will face a considerable step up in competition in Michael Chiesa. However, Chiesa usually wins on the ground and Sanchez has never been submitted before. I don’t know how, but I think we’re in for a surprise with Sanchez making it three wins in a row. (Prediction: Diego Sanchez)
I don’t give Santos a big chance of winning this fight outside of landing a solid shot that changes the course of the action and most people would agree. Jones is clearly the best fighter in the light heavyweight division as he has beaten all of the top names – some more than once. Jones retains with a dominant unanimous decision performance. (Prediction: Jon Jones)
It seems like whenever Holm gets into a big fight, she doesn’t fight the same as to when she would fight against lesser competition. Combining that and Nunes being the GOAT of the women’s bantamweight division, is odds in which I don’t think Holm can overcome. I have Nunes retaining the strap by unanimous decision. (Prediction: Amanda Nunes)
I can see this going either way as both bring different styles and skill sets into this fight. Who wants it more come fight night and which fighter can implement their strategy will be the determining factor into the winner being crowned. I see Askren getting the unanimous decision though. (Prediction: Ben Askren)
Rockhold should be extremely confident heading into this fight. Although Jan will bring a tough fight to Rockhold, this is a great matchup for Rockhold’s light heavyweight debut and a win that could put him into title contention. (Prediction: Luke Rockhold)
Chiesa should bring the exact mindset to this fight that Sanchez will bring, which should be the perfect recipe for a great fight that could go anywhere. It’s simply Chiesa’s time and I think Sanchez has been in too many wars to compete on the same level as Chiesa. (Prediction: Michael Chiesa)
Santos has been on a streak as of late but he hasn’t and probably won’t ever face the likes of Jones. Santos does have the power and on any given night he could land that big shot and sleep anyone. Jones, however, is the bigger and longer fighter. He’s arguably the best to ever do it. Unless he gets caught last Thiago, I see him finishing this fight within 4 rounds. (Prediction: Jon Jones)
Amanda Nunes is on an 8 fight winning streak spanning back almost 5 years. As of late she’s been looking as good as ever. Don’t count Holm out though. Nunes is susceptible to being tagged, with 2 TKO losses coming via Cat Zingano & Alexis Davis. If Holm connects with the high kick it could be lights out for The Lioness but I wouldn’t put my money on it. (Prediction: Amanda Nunes)
No mystery here. Masvidal will try to keep the fight standing and Askren is gonna try to chain wrestle him to the ground. If Masvidals take down defense can hold up he wins the this fight via 2 piece & a soda. That said Lawler has better takedown defense than Jorge and Askren hopped on him like a carnival pony. Gotta go with Ben on this one. (Prediction: Ben Askren)
Jan B?achowicz is 5 & 5 in his last 10 fights. Luke Rockhold love him or hate him is still a force to be reckoned with. Rockhold has only lost 3 fights under the UFC banner. Once to TRT Vitor, once to Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and lastly to the York the Incredible Hulk Romero. Questions about his chin have been raised but I’m sensing Rockhold comes out more tactical in this fight. He’s more athletic and has a better arsenal. I suspect we’ll see a finish. (Prediction: Luke Rockhold)
Sanchez has left Jackson Wink. Chiesa is coming off an impressive win against Carlos Condit. I love watching Diego fight but I think Maverick takes this one easily. Chiesa is not going going to engage in a slugfest with Sanchez. I see him staying tactical and on the outside. Chiesa has the reach, height and age advantage here. Look for him to out-point Sanchez or possibly score a late TKO. (Prediction: Michael Chiesa)
Can Santos accomplish what no other man has been able to and knockout the light heavyweight king? Whilst it’s a possibility I doubt it’s any more power than Jones has experienced before and I expect Bones will pick Santos apart and go for the finish in the 3rd or 4th round. (Prediction: Jon Jones)
2 great strikers should make for a great scrap. I can picture Holm pulling off the upset but as a betting man I would have my money on Nunes. (Prediction: Amanda Nunes)
I’m hoping Masvidal can repeat his success from London and take out Askren. My wallet says Askren will get the nod though. (Prediction: Ben Askren)
Will Rockhold’s chin hold up in the LHW class? I think not.. (Prediction: Jan Blachowicz)
Tough as nails as Sanchez versus the submission specialist Chiesa. I’m going with Sanchez as he’s never been submitted before and hopefully he can keep that streak going. (Prediction: Diego Sanchez)
Who do you think has the best picks for tonight’s UFC 239 PPV?
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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is yet to be defeated inside the Octagon. Of his 26 professional fights, Jones has only lost once, but that was because he was disqualified against Matt Hamill for illegal elbows. Otherwise, the most damage he has taken was, in his own words, his first fight with Alexander Gustafsson, […]
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UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is yet to be defeated inside the Octagon.
Of his 26 professional fights, Jones has only lost once, but that was because he was disqualified against Matt Hamill for illegal elbows. Otherwise, the most damage he has taken was, in his own words, his first fight with Alexander Gustafsson, which was arguably the closest he has come to losing.
Thiago Santos is the next person attempting to dethrone Jones when they meet for the light heavyweight title at UFC 239 this Saturday. And if he plans on doing what has been impossible so far, he needs to make sure Jones doesn’t get comfortable according to former champion Tito Ortiz:
“I think it’s just closing the gap, close the gap on him, don’t let him use the length,” Ortiz said in a recent interview. “Get the takedowns if you can, just push the fight to him. Don’t let him get used to going from orthodox to southpaw, switching stances and getting comfortable.
“You’ve just got to be in his face and not let him be comfortable. But I say, that’s why Jon Jones is the best. No one can do it.”
That includes Santos, as while “Marreta” has the power to knock anyone’s lights out, Ortiz does not see him getting the better of the champion:
“I see Jon Jones just dominating,” Ortiz explained. “His length is just too long. He’s very dangerous on his feet, but Thiago is also dangerous on his feet and dangerous on the ground. Can he get an opportunity to take down Jones? Jones is just such a great wrestler and a great striker. He’s the greatest. He is the GOAT for sure. From being a former champion myself, I think he’s one of the best light heavyweights to grace the Octagon.”
Do you think think anyone will be beating Jones in the near future?
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