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Hoping to watch UFC 239 this weekend? You’re not alone, because the event might be the most anticipated event of the entire year, pitting some of the biggest champions in mixed martial arts against one another. From Jon Jones vs. Thiago Santos in a bout for the light-heavyweight championship, to Amanda Nunes against Holly Holm for the bantamweight championship, the hard-hitting action at UFC 239 brings together some all-time fighters.
Considering UFC 239’s one of the biggest fight nights in recent history, you should probably make sure not to miss it, right? That’s why getting yourself an ESPN+ subscription is crucial, because it’s the only place to catch UFC 239 — and you don’t want to be the one guy who doesn’t witness the drama that’s sure to unfold this weekend.
What To Expect From Jon Jones And Thiago Santos At UFC 239
Jon Jones is one biggest trash-talkers in UFC history, and he’s used it to his advantage throughout his career. With a record of 24-1-1, Jones is as good inside the Octagon as he is in front of a microphone, with the guy having nearly zero flaws as both a fighter and intimidator. For Thiago Santos, he’s about to go up against a force of nature, but the Brazilian is no slouch himself. Carrying a record of 21-6, Santos has the ability to paralyze opponents with a fury of punches. It’ll be interesting to see if that tactic works against someone like Jon Jones, but, regardless of outcome, there’s sure to be plenty of drama between these two.
What To Expect From Amanda Nunes And Holly Holm At UFC 239
Holly Holm made headlines in 2015 when she knocked out previously unbeaten Ronda Rousey at UFC 193 to capture the bantamweight championship. While Holm became a household name following the big fight, she’s up against a champion in Amanda Nunes who also got the best of Rousey, proving that these two women fighters are all-timers in their own right. With Holm carrying a record of 12-4 into the Octagon at UFC 239 against Nunes’ 17-4 record, these two are sure to provide plenty of pre-Fourth of July fireworks, as both look for the title as the supreme queen of the WMMA.
And, for those mega UFC fans, remember that ESPN+ is the exclusive home for all the badass action inside the Octagon. So, if you’re already planning on watching UFC 239, you might as well score yourself all the dope content the streaming service offers. Here’s a quick glimpse at the programming on ESPN+ that you’ll get to watch all the hard-hitting action.
- 20 Live UFC Fight Nights Exclusively on ESPN+
- 100+ total UFC fights, including early prelims, prelims and main-card events
- Season 2 of Dana White’s Contender Series, which airs exclusively on ESPN+
- ESPN+ members get Ariel & The Bad Guy, as well as award-winning editorial coverage
- Classic Fights and Fight Replays
- Streaming UFC (including pay-per-view fights) from any device through ESPN+
Plus, while you can pay $59.99 for UFC 239, you can get a full year of ESPN+ by paying $79.99, so which sounds better to you?
If you’re a sports fan, ESPN+ is the one-stop shop to consume all sorts of your favorite content. From the entire catalogue of 30 for 30s, live events or original series’ like Detail: From the Mind of Kobe Bryant or Alex Morgan: The Equalizer, among others, every single sports fan should include the streaming service into their monthly budget.
Remember, a yearly plan on ESPN+ is only $79.99, so now’s the time to get yours so you never miss top-notch UFC and sports content.
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