UFC 239 Weigh-in Results: Title Fights Set as Everyone Makes Weight
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In the main event, light heavyweight champion Jon Jones (205) looks to defend his belt against first-time challenger Thiago Santos (204.5). "Bones" is coming off of a decision win over Anthony Smith at UFC 235, while "Marreta" is 3-0 at light heavyweight with three knockouts. The co-main event sees two-division champ Amanda Nunes (135) defend her bantamweight throne when she takes on former divisional titleholder Holly Holm (133.5).
UFC 239, which airs live on pay-per-view at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, also features an intriguing welterweight matchup between the undefeated Ben Askren (171) and American Top Team stalwart Jorge Masvidal (170.5). In the light heavyweight division, former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold (204.5) moves up in weight for the first time when he meets former KSW king Jan Blachowicz (205.5). Opening up the main card is a welterweight battle between "The Ultimate Fighter” winners as Season 15's Michael Chiesa (170.5) faces Season 1's Diego Sanchez (169).
UFC 239 Weigh-in Results:
Jon Jones (205) vs. Thiago Santos (204.5)Amanda Nunes (135) vs. Holly Holm (133.5)
Ben Askren (171) vs. Jorge Masvidal (170.5)
Luke Rockhold (204.5) vs. Jan Blachowicz (205.5)
Michael Chiesa (170.5) vs. Diego Sanchez (169)
Gilbert Melendez (145.5) vs. Arnold Allen (145.5)
Marlon Vera (136) vs. Nohelin Hernandez (136)
Claudia Gadelha (115) vs. Randa Markos (116)
Alejandro Perez (135.5) vs. Yadong Song (135.5)
Jack Marshman (185) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (185)
Ismail Naurdiev (171) vs. Chance Rencountre (170.5)
Pannie Kianzad (135) vs. Julia Avila (135)
