UFC 239 results: Jon Jones defeats Thiago Santos by decision, Jorge Masvidal scores fastest KO in promotion's history

Re-live all the action from the UFC light heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas

UFC 239: Jorge Masvidal says punches after Ben Askren was knocked out were 'super necessary'

Jon Jones (25-1, 1 NC) retained his light heavyweight title at UFC 239 in Las Vegas on Saturday night, defeating Thiago Santos (21-7-0) by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47).

In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes (18-4) retained her women's bantamweight title with a first-round finish against Holly Holm (12-5), stopping the former champion with a head kick late in the round.

Meanwhile, Jorge Masvidal (34-13) created history by knocking out the previously undefeated Ben Askren (19-1, 1 NC) in five seconds, marking the fastest KO in UFC history.

When is UFC 239?

UFC 239 takes place on the night of Saturday 6 July.

What time does it start?

The UFC 239 main card begins at 3am BST (10pm ET). The early prelims begin at 11pm BST (6pm ET), with the prelims getting underway at 1am (8pm ET).

How to watch

The fight will be shown live in the UK on BT Sport, with prelims being shown on BT Sport 1 and the main card on BT Sport Box Office at a cost of £19.95.

The fight can also be purchased on the BT Sport website, which will enable the broadcast to be watched online and on tablet.

Full fight card

Jon Jones (c) vs Thiago Santos (light heavyweight)

Amanda Nunes (c) vs Holly Holm (women’s bantamweight)

Jorge Masvidal vs Ben Askren (welterweight)

Luke Rockhold vs Jan Blachowicz (light heavyweight)

Diego Sanchez vs Michael Chiesa (welterweight)

Preliminary card

Gilbert Melendez vs Arnold Allen (featherweight)

Marlon Vera vs Hohelin Hernandez (bantamweight)

Claudia Gadelha vs Randa Markos (women’s strawweight)

Alejandro Perez vs Yadong Song (bantamweight)

Early prelims

Edmen Shahbazyan vs Jack Marshman (middleweight)

Ismail Naurdiev vs Chance Rencountre (welterweight)

Julia Avila vs Pannie Kianzad (women’s bantamweight)

Key Points

• Jon Jones outpoints Thiago Santos for split decision win, retaining light heavyweight title
• Amanda Nunes knocks out Holly Holm with first-round head kick to keep bantamweight belt
• Jorge Masvidal spoils Ben Askren's undefeated record with fastest ever UFC knockout
• Former middleweight champ Luke Rockhold is stopped by Jan Blachowicz in the second round
• Michael Chiesa gains unanimous decision win against veteran Diego Sanchez

[7 July 2019 05:50 · Alex Pattle]

That's a wrap. A very entertaining night of fights, and some history made. Thanks everyone for following!