UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

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UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos

2019
Movie
360 min
English

UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that was held on July 6, 2019 at T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. A UFC Light Heavyweight Championship bout between current two-time champion Jon Jones and Thiago Santos served as the event headliner. A UFC Women's Bantamweight Championship bout between the current champion Amanda Nunes (also current UFC Women's Featherweight Champion) and former champion Holly Holm served as the event co-headliner.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: UFCGenres: Sports, Mixed Martial Arts

Plot Summary

UFC 239, held on July 6, 2019, was a major event headlined by a light heavyweight championship bout between Jon Jones and Thiago Santos. The co-main event featured a women's bantamweight title fight between champion Amanda Nunes and challenger Holly Holm. The card also featured a highly anticipated middleweight bout between Luke Rockhold and Jan Błachowicz.

Critical Reception

UFC 239 was generally well-received by critics and fans, praised for its strong main and co-main events, with the women's bantamweight title fight being particularly highlighted for its decisive finish. While Jones vs. Santos was competitive, it did not meet some expectations for a thrilling encounter, though Jones's performance secured his victory.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stacked card, especially the women's title fights.

  • Amanda Nunes's knockout victory was a standout moment.

  • Jones vs. Santos was a strategic but less explosive fight than some had hoped.

Google audience: Audience reception focused on the exciting finishes, particularly Amanda Nunes's dominant performance. Jon Jones's victory was seen as solid, though some viewers desired more action in that specific bout.

Awards & Accolades

None notable (as a live event, not a film/show)

Fun Fact

Amanda Nunes's knockout victory over Holly Holm in just 155 seconds marked the fastest finish in a women's UFC championship fight at the time.

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