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Both Jon Jones and Amanda Nunes added to their case for being called the Greatest of All Time, though one more impressively than the other.
In the co-main event, Nunes kept the bantamweight title wrapped firmly around her waist, demolishing Holly Holm with a first-round head kick. Things were a little hairier in the main event though as Jon Jones was only able to squeak out a split-decision win over Thiago Santos, despite Santos injuring his knee early in the fight.
Below is how the pros reacted to the two title fights and the rest of the wild action from UFC 239.
Jon Jones squeaks by Thiago Santos
No idea what’s about to happen! #ufc239
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
Jon needs to start fighting with a little more urgency/ volume as Santos is up 2 but seemingly hurt his left knee #ufc239
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 7, 2019
I got Santos 2-1 but I can see people thinking Jones 2-1
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) July 7, 2019
Jon took rd 3. Starting to find a bit more rhythm and timing. 1-2 #ufc239
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 7, 2019
I respect the shit out of @TMarretaMMA for this #UFC239
— Louis Smolka (@LASTSAMURAIUFC) July 7, 2019
And new
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) July 7, 2019
I got Santos winning 1,2,5 over Jones .... you?!
— Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) July 7, 2019
Thiago Santos won that!
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) July 7, 2019
I think Santos takes it 3-2. Super close but I think Santos did enough and Jon maybe was a bit too passive especially in the 5th after the other rds being close #ufc239 #andnew
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) July 7, 2019
I give it 3-2 to santos if they judged it right
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 7, 2019
And still....
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) July 7, 2019
NSAC
Santos fought great but honestly I thought Jones won 4 of those rds
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 7, 2019
Respect @TMarretaMMA for a great fight !! #ufc239
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 7, 2019
I just wanna say the guy I’m fighting August 10th in Uruguay beat Thiago Santos a few years back #LookItUp
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 7, 2019
What a night of fights! My turn next
— Ricky Simón (@RickySimonUFC) July 7, 2019
I also think had @TMarretaMMA not blown his knee would’ve been different result Congrats to both show of technical striking and toughness .
— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) July 7, 2019
Amanda Nunes KOs Holly Holm
The main card has been ruthless thus far . Will the madness continue ! #UFC239
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2019
This may be the most exciting fight card I’ve ever watched!! @ufc @danawhite @seanshelby @Mickmaynard2 #UFC239
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
Can @HollyHolm pull off the upset and get the strap again ? #ufc239
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
Oh boy! @ufc pic.twitter.com/XwAfoLX7ZZ
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 7, 2019
. @Amanda_Leoa is a reminder that there’s levels to this game. #UFC238
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 7, 2019
Dude! What is going on tonight?!?! Amanda Erin Nunes!!#UFC239
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 7, 2019
There is a head kick cloud going thru the women’s division. #ufc ♀️
— Jessica Eye (@jessicaevileye) July 7, 2019
— Mike Goldberg (@GoldieOnTV) July 7, 2019
Didn’t expect the headkick ko from nunez but that was nice. Seems like once she connects girls are like fuck this #ufc239
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 7, 2019
I believe @Amanda_Leoa is the goat of female mma #ufc239
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa holy shitttttttt #ufc239
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) July 7, 2019
#UFC239 will be known as #UFCKO
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 7, 2019
@BulletValentina is @Amanda_Leoa only solid competition...have to see a third fight? First two fight could of gone either way.
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 7, 2019
@Amanda_Leoa should start fighting in the men’s division , she would smash #UFC #UFC239 @ufc
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
I hope @danawhite is giving out multiple bonuses tonight!! Well deserved winners tonight! #UFC239 is wild!!
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 7, 2019
Amanda Nunes is and always has been cool af. She and Nina both deserve all this, what a week for them! Most dominant female fighter in the world right now, and no end in sight for her! Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 7, 2019
This fight card has been crazy! Jesus @Amanda_Leoa , feel bad for @HollyHolm but what a fighter!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 7, 2019
This night is insanity! #ufc239
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
Beatable @ufc
— Alpha Cat Zingano (@CatZingano) July 7, 2019
Masvidal KOs Askren
It’s time for the #funk let’s go @Benaskren !!!
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) July 7, 2019
Whaaaattttttttttttt!!!
— Douglas Lima (@PhenomLima) July 7, 2019
Holy shit!!!! Gamebred don't play!!
— James Vick (@JamesVickMMA) July 7, 2019
305 Dade country . Sheeshhh #UFC239
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2019
Oooooooooooooo myyyyyyy goooooooooooood....That was crazy!! Broken the record for sure!! #ufc239
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 7, 2019
MassssssssVIDAL!!!!! #ufc238
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 7, 2019
Wow
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) July 7, 2019
Damn @GamebredFighter is currently the goat
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 7, 2019
Bro it’s got to be fastest knockout ever had. Masvidal with the win
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH MY GAWWWWWWD
— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) July 7, 2019
What the actual fuck just happened!!!
— Megan Anderson (@MeganA_mma) July 7, 2019
Im legit hyperventilating over here #UFC239 pic.twitter.com/uuWfVwDTuQ
DOUBLE KNEE > DOUBLE LEG #UFC238
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) July 7, 2019
Holy fuck, wowwww fastest ko in ufc history. I hope Ben is ok man #ufc239
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 7, 2019
Hope hes ok
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 7, 2019
Wow. @GamebredFighter is a bad man
— Ian McCall (@Unclecreepymma) July 7, 2019
Wow! Just wow! I was really hoping to see more. Damn, that was scary, brutal, and a #1 contender worthy of a performance for Mr. 3Piece-N-Soda.#UFC239
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) July 7, 2019
Scientific fact....can’t wrestle if your unconscious. @ufc
— Chase Sherman (@ChaseShermanUFC) July 7, 2019
No one can hate on that, give that man his title shot! #ufc239
— Neil Magny (@NeilMagny) July 7, 2019
I been tellin y’all Masvidal is a motherfucking Gangster!!!
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) July 7, 2019
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 7, 2019
Jan Blachowicz KOs Luke Rockhold
I'm calling a k.o. by @JanBlachowicz . He hits hard!! Ground advantage to Luke but I don't see him taking Jan down.#UFC239
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) July 7, 2019
I just found out I was Polish on @23andMe Let’s go @JanBlachowicz #ufc239
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
— JIMI MANUWA (@POSTERBOYJM) July 7, 2019
Daaaamn Rockhold rocked on the buzzer!! #ufc239
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 7, 2019
Will the end of that 1st round affect Luke ? #ufc239
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
Damn that ko though...
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) July 7, 2019
Ooooooeeeee
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 7, 2019
@LukeRockhold talk that shit...but that’s none of my business. ♂️ pic.twitter.com/jVsPqUKjwu
— Anthony Smith (@lionheartasmith) July 7, 2019
Those follow up punches weren’t necessary. But it’s part of the game.... #ufc239
— Dennis Bermudez (@MenaceBermudez) July 7, 2019
That’s the things about moving up , you deal with more power coming at you. Luke looked good early but he almost used too much power early with everything even the clinch and takedown attempts , big win for Jan #ufc239
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 7, 2019
This sport sucks!!!!
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) July 7, 2019
Maaaaaaaan!!!!! #ufc239
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
Yall still wonder why I found no point in fight Rockhold? Rewatch #ufc191 on @UFCFightPass ! Give me my shot for Gold that I've earned. So far I've beat Jan, Ilir, and Glover... LET ME EAT! @danawhite @Mickmaynard2 @AliAbdelaziz00 #iearnedthisshit #ufc239 #UFC239 #imwaiting
— Corey Anderson UFC (@CoreyA_MMA) July 7, 2019
Michael Chiesa def. Diego Sanchez
This one corner man sh*t right hear, this sh* t called ... Diego my bro you are a loon #UFC239
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) July 7, 2019
Unquenchable thirst for combat!!! #UFC239
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
Diego is a wildman! I love it!#UFC239
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) July 7, 2019
Sanchez is a strange man #UFC239
— Jared Gordon (@JFlashGordonMMA) July 7, 2019
@DiegoSanchezUFC is getting mauled by @MikeMav22 but refuses to give up!! #ufc239
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 7, 2019
Great fight @MikeMav22 what a performance! #ufc239
— Max Griffin (@maxPAINmma) July 7, 2019
Crack the coconut -Diego’s coach #ufc239
— Brian Kelleher (@brianboom135) July 7, 2019
Good fight guys @DiegoSanchezUFC & @MikeMav22
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) July 7, 2019
PPVs should be pay per fight (PPF). Wish I didn’t have to pay for that fight I just watched. Nice scrambles and technically beautiful but I would never have bought it. #UFC239
— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) July 7, 2019
Great fight fellas @MikeMav22 & @DiegoSanchezUFC !! #UFC239
— Stephen Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) July 7, 2019
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