UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Brazil
R1, 4:10
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
R1, 0:05
Performance of the Night
Poland
R2, 1:39
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
England
R3, 5:00
Ecuador
R2, 3:25
R3, 5:00
Canada
China
R1, 2:04
Performance of the Night
Mexico
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 1:12
Wales
R3, 5:00
Morocco
R3, 5:00
Sweden
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
$50k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Performance of the Night: Amanda Nunes, Jorge Masvidal, Jan Błachowicz, and Song Yadong each received $50,000 for their dramatic knockout performances.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $300,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $550,000 | |
| WIN | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $350,000 | — | — | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $300,000 | — | — | $300,000 | |
| WIN | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $210,000 | — | — | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $46,000 | $46,000 | $50,000 | $142,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| WIN | $52,000 | $52,000 | — | $104,000 | |
| LOSS | $103,000 | — | — | $103,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $52,000 | — | $102,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | — | $96,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | — | $64,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses reported by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Disclosed payroll totaled $3,331,000. Figures reflect base show money and win bonuses. Performance of the Night bonuses ($50,000 each) awarded to Amanda Nunes, Jorge Masvidal, Jan Błachowicz, and Song Yadong are included in the Estimated Total column. Discretionary locker room bonuses, pay-per-view points, and UFC Promotional Guidelines compliance pay are not included.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos
Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren with a flying knee in just 5 seconds of the opening round, breaking Duane Ludwig’s longstanding 6.06-second promotional record to record the fastest knockout and fastest stoppage in UFC history.
Jon Jones was pushed to the first split decision of his 29-fight career (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) by Thiago Santos, who fought over four rounds despite suffering complete tears of his ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus during the bout.
With her first-round knockout over Holly Holm, double-champion Amanda Nunes completed an unprecedented sweep, having defeated every single fighter who had ever held the UFC women’s bantamweight championship (Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, and Holly Holm).
Amanda Nunes earned her sixth UFC championship victory, tying Ronda Rousey and Joanna Jędrzejczyk for the most title fight victories in UFC women’s history at the time.
Amanda Nunes became the first fighter in mixed martial arts history to knock out former boxing world champion Holly Holm with a head kick—the very signature weapon Holm famously used to dethrone Ronda Rousey at UFC 193.
Ben Askren suffered the first defeat of his professional MMA career, ending a decorated 19-0 (1 NC) undefeated streak that saw him capture world titles in Bellator and ONE Championship.
Future light heavyweight champion Jan Błachowicz earned his first performance bonus at 205 pounds by knocking out former middleweight king Luke Rockhold with a crushing second-round left hook that fractured Rockhold’s jaw.
21-year-old middleweight Edmen Shahbazyan improved to 10-0 by submitting Jack Marshman in 1:12, becoming one of the youngest fighters to open their UFC career with three consecutive first-round stoppage wins.
Marlon Vera secured his 7th stoppage victory in UFC bantamweight division history by submitting Nohelin Hernandez via rear-naked choke, climbing to second in all-time divisional finishes.
UFC 239 drew 18,358 fans to the T-Mobile Arena, generating a gate of $6,063,707.11 to rank among the highest-grossing events in Nevada and International Fight Week history.
21-year-old Song Yadong scored a 2:04 knockout over Alejandro Pérez, extending his promotional record to 4-0 (3 finishes) and cementing his status as the youngest contender on the UFC bantamweight roster.
Jon Jones registered his 10th successful defense of the undisputed UFC Light Heavyweight Championship across his reigns, trailing only Demetrious Johnson and Anderson Silva in all-time UFC title defense history.
When and where did UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos take place?
UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos took place on Saturday, July 6, 2019, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise (Las Vegas), Nevada as the marquee event of International Fight Week.
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Thiago Santos?
Jon Jones defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship by defeating Thiago Santos via split decision (48–47, 47–48, 48–47) across five rounds.
Who won the co-main event between Amanda Nunes and Holly Holm?
Amanda Nunes defended her UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship by knocking out Holly Holm with a head kick and follow-up punches at 4:10 of Round 1.
How fast was Jorge Masvidal’s knockout of Ben Askren?
Jorge Masvidal knocked out Ben Askren in just 5 seconds of Round 1 with a flying knee, setting the all-time official record for the fastest knockout in UFC history.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC 239?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Amanda Nunes, Jorge Masvidal, Jan Błachowicz, and Song Yadong. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
What injuries did Thiago Santos suffer during his title bout with Jon Jones?
Thiago Santos tore his ACL, MCL, PCL, and meniscus in his left knee in the first round, yet battled through all five rounds and took one judge’s scorecard in the split decision loss.
How did Jan Błachowicz defeat Luke Rockhold?
Jan Błachowicz knocked out former middleweight champion Luke Rockhold with a powerful left hook at 1:39 of Round 2 in Rockhold’s light heavyweight debut.
Who won the bout between Michael Chiesa and Diego Sanchez?
Michael Chiesa dominated Diego Sanchez on the mat, scoring five takedowns to win a unanimous decision (30–26, 30–26, 30–26).
What was the attendance and live gate for UFC 239?
The event drew an official crowd of 18,358 spectators generating a live gate of $6,063,707.11 at the T-Mobile Arena.
Who were the commentators and announcer for UFC 239?
The cage-side commentary team was led by play-by-play voice Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Paul Felder. Bruce Buffer served as the Octagon announcer.
What milestone did Amanda Nunes achieve by beating Holly Holm?
By knocking out Holly Holm, Amanda Nunes cemented her legacy as the women’s MMA GOAT by officially defeating every former UFC women’s bantamweight champion in promotional history (Ronda Rousey, Miesha Tate, and Holly Holm).
How did Arnold Allen defeat former Strikeforce champion Gilbert Melendez?
Arnold Allen out-struck Gilbert Melendez 102 to 23 in significant strikes to earn a comprehensive unanimous decision victory (30–27, 30–27, 30–27).
How did Song Yadong win at UFC 239?
21-year-old Song Yadong knocked out The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America winner Alejandro Pérez with a clean right hook at 2:04 of Round 1, earning a Performance of the Night bonus.
How quickly did Edmen Shahbazyan defeat Jack Marshman?
Edmen Shahbazyan scored a takedown and submitted Jack Marshman via rear-naked choke in just 1:12 of Round 1.
How many total bouts took place at UFC 239?
A total of 12 bouts took place: 5 on the Pay-Per-View main card, 4 on the ESPN preliminary card, and 3 on the early preliminary card.
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