[Discussion Thread] UFC 239: Jones vs. Santos on ESPN+

[DrewDarden]

A day early: By request!

Tomorrow night boyos! This is probably one of the most (if not the most) anticipated event of the year so far.

Main event is Jones vs. Santos. Santos can throw hands, but I don't have any doubt that Jones is too smart and just too good. Then again, as I've sad a thousand times around here, just when the community starts to get to the point where it's an outright assumption that a fighter will win, that's when crazy chit happens. That's why we hold fights. We'll see tomorrow night.

Then there's Nunes, who's being billed as the best female MMA fighter in the history of the sport. She's taking on Holly Holm, who is also a bit under-rated going into this fight. While I think it's right that she's an underdog, I don't think this is some squash match. Holly is a tough out for anybody. If Nunes makes it look easy, I'll be really impressed. Look for Holly to try to get this fight into the championship rounds counting on Amanda to fade. She's done it before, though it was a number of years ago.

Then there's the fight I'm most anticipating. I just wish it was a five-round fight. Masvidal vs. Askren. Not much to say besides: Masvidal is going to want to keep it standing and Askren is going to want to take him down. Classic matchup and Askren is such a character than people are either dying to see him get his ass kicked or rooting for him. I don't care either way. I'm a big fan of both guys.

There are just a ton of good fighters on the card.

Luke Rockhold makes his UFC LHW debut.

Chiesa vs. Sanchez.

Gilbert Melende on the comeback trail. It's been a while, and he's on a four-fight loss streak. Let's see if he can get back on the winning track.

[Lastro]

i got jones via tko

nunes via decision

masvidal via ko, followed by askren via submission

[frozensparky]

Probably a toss up for me between 238 and 239 for most anticipated but its close.

Interested to see how Rockhold does stepping up a division, although I don't like him, he could add something exciting into what I feel is a stale division if he wins.

It would also be nice to see a big upset for Santos but I'm putting a pretty slim chance on that.

I agree Holm should be the underdog in this fight but no way should it be a forgone conclusion that she will lose. I truly think Holm matches up well in this and could easily come away the winner with a good gameplan

[Gainzzz]

Every fight on the main card has the potential to be great.

Masivdal/Askren is the people's main event. Masvidal is the epitome of a real fighter, I'd love to see him keep progressing. I don't like Askren's style (even though it's very impressive), but him vs Usman or Colby would be interesting.

I don't watch many events anymore, staying up until 6am to watch watered down cards became too much effort, but I can't wait for this chit.

Picks:

Jones
Nunes
Askren
Rockhold
Chiesa

[Deathstroke]

Jon
Amanda
Luke

Ben I was impressed with his toughness and after his ufc fight I YouTubed his other fights and his style is so unique I think unlike any elite level mma wrestler I ever saw? I want to see more of it because we’ll its kind of like Mia bjj except different. Makes me reAlly appreciate the grappling styles of fighting. Yeah I hope he wins.

[NukYavlen]

Jones should take this pretty easy
Nunes
I got Askren
No idea about Rockhold but judging by his shot jaw, i won't be surprised if he loses.
Chiesa

[Deathstroke]

Add espn+ to my subscriptions

Screw you dana but take my money

[JayDubbs932]

Santos as a +450 underdog, throwing down on that. I think the fight ends Santos via KO or Jones via sub (much more likely). I think the under is a smart bet for the main event.

Anyone else think that Masvidal is gonna beat Askren's ass?

[Hardcore_D00d]

good card. lots of potential for upsets too

[Wamrage76]

Great main card.

Looking forward to seeing Rockhold at 205 and what he can do against a solid opponent in Jan.

Jones will school Santos.Bet your life on it.

[doughnutking]

Jones
Nunes (although i won't be surprised if Holly's boxing causes her trouble)
Askren
Blachowicz
The Jedi
Melendez

[doughnutking]

[VegasLifter26]

jones
nunes
akren
jan
diego

[Swept]

Upsets by Holms and Masvidal

[300BLK]

What time does it start?

[Deathstroke]

10pm et like always boyo

This is gonna be a great night
Would pass on sex for this chit

[MMAMatty]

10pm et like always boyo

This is gonna be a great night
Would pass on sex for this chit

Even sex with your sister and her fake boobs? (Which you've apparently seen.) You really ARE a diehard. LOL.

[PrettyPinkDonut]

Can you purchase the PPV from the free espn+ accoubt or do you actually have to subscribe to that ****?

[Deathstroke]

Even sex with your sister and her fake boobs? (Which you've apparently seen.) You really ARE a diehard. LOL.

She is 35 now that was 14 years ago!

I was drinking then too, now I cannot see myself ever going back to drinking heavy at all. I’ve grown up... mostly.

Your memory is strong but scary don’t ever mention her storeboughts again lol!

Pinky it really ticks me off too this deal ufc has with espn it pisses me off more than road rage, long lines, waiting rooms, annoying neighbors, ass holes or back when CD’s skipped.

[PrettyPinkDonut]

Pinky it really ticks me off too this deal ufc has with espn it pisses me off more than road rage, long lines, waiting rooms, annoying neighbors, ass holes or back when CD’s skipped.

soooooo…..is that a no then?

[FailedPotential]

Das it brahs, gonna get a few hours sleep, then wake up for the fights

In!

[Deathstroke]

Pinky I think so but I don’t know for sure either so I’m going to wait for someone to answer so I can get all pissed and enraged to blindness here. Wouldn’t wSnt yo give you false info at all buddy

[DrewDarden]

Can you purchase the PPV from the free espn+ accoubt or do you actually have to subscribe to that ****?

You have to subscribe.

[PrettyPinkDonut]

Pinky I think so but I don’t know for sure either so I’m going to wait for someone to answer so I can get all pissed and enraged to blindness here. Wouldn’t wSnt yo give you false info at all buddy

I feel yeah. Yeah Ill consider buying it if all I have to do is make an ESPN account...not buying an additional subscription service for the ability to buy a PPV though. WTF kind of trash is that.

[PrettyPinkDonut]

You have to subscribe.

welp that's gonna be a n from me then. YouTube here I come.

[DrewDarden]

welp that's gonna be a n from me then. YouTube here I come.

It's five bucks bro. And the content is good there.

[MMAMatty]

She is 35 now that was 14 years ago!

35? That's in my wheelhouse. How do those things look? Do you have pics?

[Groce]

Diego might get destroyed tonight, he left JacksonWink and has some crackpot snake oil salesman in his corner as a lone cornerman, this guy has ZERO MMA experience and will be offering zero technical advice, wtf is this!?

https://twitter.com/mma_vegeta/statu...17349311860736

[441Forty]

Main event is terrible. It will be like Jones' last 2 fights; after it's over you'll ask yourself what was the point

I am excited about the Luke fight though. That's a pretty tough fight to call. You would think Luke has a pretty good chance but at the same time I wouldn't be surprised at all if he gets blitzed and with all the chit he's been talking that would be a classic Luke loss

Askren and Mazvidal will be ok

[usersignup2]

Santos by brutal KoO in the 1st round.
Nunes by decision
Masvidal by TKO in the 2nd