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Jorge Masvidal vs. Ben Askren In The Works For UFC 239

UFC 239 will take place during International Fight Week. It looks like Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren will settle their score there this year. The bout was originally targeted for UFC 238 in Chicago, however, the date didn’t work Masvidal. So he suggested UFC 239 in Las Vegas on July 6. The news was first […]

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UFC 239 will take place during International Fight Week. It looks like Jorge Masvidal and Ben Askren will settle their score there this year.

The bout was originally targeted for UFC 238 in Chicago, however, the date didn’t work Masvidal. So he suggested UFC 239 in Las Vegas on July 6. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani.

Both fighters are coming off of wins last month. Askren made his much-anticipated promotional debut at UFC 235 when he defeated Robbie Lawler via controversial submission. As for Masvidal. He knocked out Darren Till in London and then went on to give Leon Edwards a three-piece and a soda the very same night.

The event will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Jon Jones and Thiago Santos are set to fight for the light heavyweight title in the main event and Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm are scheduled to fight for the women’s bantamweight title.

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Quote: Thiago Santos Is A ‘Wild Card’ Against Jon Jones At UFC 239

A former foe of Thiago Santos says it would be wise not to count “Marreta” out. On July 6 at UFC 239, Santos will challenge Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones. “Bones” will be making th…

A former foe of Thiago Santos says it would be wise not to count “Marreta” out. On July 6 at UFC 239, Santos will challenge Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight title holder Jon Jones. “Bones” will be making the second title defense in his current reign as the 205-pound king. This will be Santos’ […]

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Francis Ngannou vs. Junior Dos Santos In the Works for UFC 239 in July

An explosive heavyweight matchup is expected for UFC 239 as Francis Ngannou and Junior Dos Santos have agreed to meet on the July 6 card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Sources close to the contest confirmed at least verbal agreements are in plac…

An explosive heavyweight matchup is expected for UFC 239 as Francis Ngannou and Junior Dos Santos have agreed to meet on the July 6 card from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Sources close to the contest confirmed at least verbal agreements are in place for the fight with contracts expected in the near future. […]

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Francis N’Gannou Vs. Junior Dos Santos Scheduled For UFC 239

Francis N’Gannou and Junior dos Santos will meet in a heavyweight title eliminator during International fight week at UFC 239 on July 6. First reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani via his Twitter. Francis Ngannou vs. Junior dos Santos scheduled for UFC 239, July 6 in Las Vegas, according to sources. More shortly. — Ariel Helwani […]

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Francis N’Gannou and Junior dos Santos will meet in a heavyweight title eliminator during International fight week at UFC 239 on July 6.

First reported by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani via his Twitter.

N’Gannou (13-3) has won two straight fights since losing back to back fights in 2018. He most recently defeated Cain Velasquez in just 26 seconds to kick off the UFC’s run on ESPN.

As for dos Santos (21-5). He most recently defeated Derrick Lewis via TKO earlier this month at UFC on ESPN+ 4. JDS has won four of his last five fights, his only loss in that time is to the former champ, Stipe Miocic.

UFC 239 takes place July 6, 2019, during International fight week. The T Mobile Arena in Las, Vegas, Nevada will play host.

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Ben Askren & Jorge Masvidal Agree To July UFC Bout

It looks like Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal will collide in July. Askren traveled to UFC London expecting Darren Till to get past Masvidal. “Funky” had been building a beef with Till prior to that bout. Things didn’t work out Askren&#…

It looks like Ben Askren and Jorge Masvidal will collide in July. Askren traveled to UFC London expecting Darren Till to get past Masvidal. “Funky” had been building a beef with Till prior to that bout. Things didn’t work out Askren’s way as Masvidal knocked Till out cold. Askren has since been calling for a […]

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Curtis Blaydes Talks Emotional Win Over Justin Willis & Aiming For UFC 239 Return

Curtis Blaydes was fired up after the judges read his unanimous decision victory over Justin Willis at UFC Nashville. Not usually one to show much emotion, things got personal for Blaydes ahead of his heavyweight tilt against Willis last Saturday which…

Curtis Blaydes was fired up after the judges read his unanimous decision victory over Justin Willis at UFC Nashville. Not usually one to show much emotion, things got personal for Blaydes ahead of his heavyweight tilt against Willis last Saturday which is something he’s never experienced before. “I was happy with [the performance] but I […]

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