Follow the latest updates live from UFC 239 as light heavyweight champion Jon ‘Bones’ Jones defends his title against Thiago Santos, with the women’s bantamweight championship also on the line as Amanda Nunes defends against former champion Holly Holm.
Jones heads into his 13th UFC title bout against the current No 2 light heavyweight in Santos at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena. After wins over Alexander Gustafsson and Anthony Smith, Jones is looking to continue his return in the UFC with another victory, which would represent his third within the seven months. Santos meanwhile is coming off four straight wins in the UFC, and with No 1 contender Daniel Cormier currently preoccupied in the heavyweight division, the Brazilian has the chance to win the first title of his MMA career.
Nunes meanwhile will look to add another name to her impressive record, having secured eight straight wins including the knockout of Cris Cyborg last time out. Since famously beating Ronda Rousey at UFC 193, Holm has struggled in both the bantamweight and featherweight divisions, but she will attempt to rekindle her former glory on Saturday night. Follow the live action below.
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)
