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Welcome to PWInsiderXtra’s live coverage of UFC Fight Night 239, which takes place live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada with Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura headlining.
Main Card (7pm EST., ESPN+)
#10 Marcin Tybura def. #9 Tai Tuivasa by submission via rear naked choke (4:08, R1)
Bryan Battle fought Ange Loosa to a no contest due to accidental eye poke (1:00, R2)
Ovince St. Preux def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Christian Rodriguez def. Isaac Dulgarian by split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)
#10 Macy Chiasson def. #6 Pannie Kianzad by submission via rear naked choke (3:54, R1)
Gerald Meerschaert def. Bryan Barberena by submission via rear naked choke (4:23, R2)
Preliminary Card (4pm EST., ESPN+)
Mike Davis def. Natan Levy by submission via arm triangle choke (1:43, R2)
#14 Chelsea Chandler def. #13 Josiane Nunes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jafel Filho def. Ode Osbourne by submission via rear naked choke (4:27, R1)
Danny Silva def. Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jaqueline Amorim def. Cory McKenna by submission via arm bar (1:38, R1)
Thiago Moises def. Mitch Ramirez by TKO via strikes (0:15, R3)
Chad Anheliger def. Charalampos Grigoriou by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
- Round By Round Coverage -
#9 Tai Tuivasa vs. #10 Marcin Tybura
Round One: The round begins with Tybura swinging away at Tuivasa, Tuivasa starts landing leg kicks against Tybura. Tuivasa cracks Tybura with multiple rights and elbow strikes, Tybura continues going forward while swinging wildly at Tuivasa. Tybura cracks Tuivasa with a left before looking for a takedown, Tybura scores a takedown on Tuivasa and he gets the half guard. Tybura transitions to back control against Tuivasa while landing ground and pound, Tybura catches Tuivasa in the rear naked choke and Tuivasa goes out cold.
Official Result: #10 Marcin Tybura def. #9 Tai Tuivasa by submission via rear naked choke (4:08, R1)
Bryan Battle vs. Ange Loosa
Round One: The round begins with Loosa attacking Battle with some leg kicks, Loosa and Battle also trade some jabs. Battle stuns Loosa after landing a series of knee strikes, Loosa hunts for a takedown and Battle defends against it. Battle scores a takedown on Loosa and he gets the full mount, Loosa scrambles to his feet and Battle keeps him against the fence. Battle cracks Loosa with another knee strike before separating from him, Loosa lands a few counter rights against a swinging Battle. Battle then attacks Loosa with a jump knee followed by a high kick, the fighters trade a few more strikes as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Battle
Round Two: The round begins with Battle attacking Loosa with a variety of kicks, Battle accidentally pokes Loosa in the eye and the fight is halted. Loosa says he cannot continue due to vision issues and the referee waves off the fight.
Official Result: Bryan Battle fought Ange Loosa to a no contest due to accidental eye poke (1:00, R2)
Ovince St. Preux vs. Kennedy Nzechukwu
Round One: The round begins with OSP attempting a front kick against Nzechukwu, the fighters exchange front kicks to the midsection. OSP starts landing some leg kicks against Nzechukwu, Nzechukwu starts landing rights against OSP. OSP hits Nzechukwu with a pair of lefts to the midsection, Nzechukwu cracks a swinging OSP with a kick to the midsection. OSP pops a swinging Nzechukwu with a counter left uppercut, Nzechukwu starts throwing combos at OSP as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for OSP
Round Two: The round begins with Nzechukwu keeping OSP at a distance by throwing jabs and front kicks, OSP goes back to landing leg kicks on Nzechukwu. Nzechukwu starts firing back with combinations against OSP, OSP cracks Nzechukwu with a left to the midsection. OSP lights up Nzechukwu with a front kick to the face, Nzechukwu blocks a kick from OSP before landing an uppercut. OSP stuns a backing Nzechukwu by landing some combinations, OSP lands a counter left hook against a jabbing Nzechukwu as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for OSP (Overall Score: 20-18 for OSP)
Round Three: The round begins with Nzechukwu jabbing away at OSP, OSP drops Nzechukwu with an uppercut and Nzechukwu gets back up while eating more strikes. Nzechukwu fires back and he trades some uppercuts with OSP, OSP charges at Nzechukwu while landing multiple lefts. OSP follows a backing Nzechukwu while swinging away at him, Nzechukwu clinches with OSP before landing a knee strike to his midsection. Nzechukwu and OSP get into some wild striking exchanges in the Octagon, Nzechukwu backs OSP into the fence while landing a combination, Nzechukwu cracks a moving OSP with a short right hook. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Nzechukwu (Final Score: 29-28 for OSP)
Official Result: Ovince St. Preux def. Kennedy Nzechukwu by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Christian Rodriguez vs. Isaac Dulgarian
Round One: The round begins with Dulgarian attacking Rodriguez with some leg kicks, Dulgarian scores a takedown on Rodriguez and he gets the open guard. Dulgarian attacks Rodriguez with some ground and pound, Dulgarian goes for the Peruvian necktie and Rodriguez defends. Dulgarian transitions to back control and then the half guard against Rodriguez, Rodriguez scrambles to his feet and Dulgarian drags him back to the ground. Dulgarian attacks Rodriguez with some ground and pound while getting back control, Dulgarian catches a scrambling Rodriguez in an arm triangle choke and Rodriguez defends. Dulgarian regains back control as he drags Rodriguez back to the ground, Rodriguez scrambles back to his feet as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Dulgarian
Round Two: The round begins with Rodriguez attacking Dulgarian with a jump knee strike, Rodriguez catches Dulgarian in a guillotine choke as they hit the ground. Dulgarian gets free and he gets back control on Rodriguez, Rodriguez scrambles to his feet and Dulgarian drags him back to the ground. Rodriguez keeps getting back up and Dulgarian eventually gets him up against the fence, Dulgarian drags Rodriguez back to the ground and Rodriguez gets back up. Rodriguez creates space and he exchanges strikes with Dulgarian, Dulgarian holds Rodriguez against the fence as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Dulgarian (Overall Score: 20-18 for Dulgarian)
Round Three: The round begins with Dulgarian hunting for takedowns against a swinging Rodriguez, Rodriguez kicks a downed Dulgarian in the midsection. Rodriguez keeps Dulgarian grounded while landing ground and pound, Rodriguez gets back control on Dulgarian and he lands a plethora of strikes. Rodriguez gets the full mount and he nails Dulgarian with more strikes, Rodriguez regains back control while landing more strikes on Dulgarian. Dulgarian scrambles to his feet and Rodriguez swings away at him, Rodriguez pops Dulgarian with a pair of straight rights. Rodriguez pops Dulgarian with a few elbow strikes as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-8 for Rodriguez (Final Score: 28-28 for Draw)
Official Result: Christian Rodriguez def. Isaac Dulgarian by split decision (28-27, 27-28, 28-27)
#6 Pannie Kianzad vs. #10 Macy Chiasson
Round One: The round begins with Kianzad attacking Chiasson with some combinations, Chiasson eats a body kick before landing a knee strike on Kianzad. Chiasson scores a takedown on Kianzad and she gets the full guard, Kianzad lands ton of strikes against Chiasson while on her back. Kianzad rolls for an arm bar and Chiasson defends, Kianzad scrambles to her feet and she pops Chiasson with a knee strike. Kianzad scores a takedown on Chiasson and she defends against a leg lock afterwards, Chiasson scrambles to her feet and she gets back control on Kianzad while landing strikes. Chiasson drags Kianzad to the ground while keeping back control, Chiasson catches Kianzad in a rear naked choke and a tap out follows.
Official Result: #10 Macy Chiasson def. #6 Pannie Kianzad by submission via rear naked choke (3:54, R1)
Gerald Meerschaert vs. Bryan Barberena
Round One: The round begins with Meerschaert attacking Barberena with some leg kicks, Meerschaert cracks a swinging Barberena with a left. Barberena starts landing his own leg kicks against Meerschaert, Meerschaert scores a takedown on Barberena and he gets back control. Barberena scrambles to his feet to get the fight standing again, Barberena drops Meerschaert with a combo and he lets him get back up. Meerschaert recovers and he cracks Barberena with a short left, Meerschaert scores another takedown on Barberena and he gets the half guard. Meerschaert transitions to side control against Barberena while looking for the kimura, Barberena scrambles to his feet and he swings away at Meerschaert as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Meerschaert
Round Two: The round begins with Meerschaert backing Barberena into the fence, the fighters separate and Meerschaert kicks Barberena in the midsection. Meerschaert scores a takedown on Barberena and he gets the open guard, Meerschaert transitions to the half guard against Barberena. Meerschaert advances to back control on Barberena and Barberena gets up with Meerschaert on his back, Meerschaert catches Barberena in a rear naked choke and Barberena goes out cold.
Official Result: Gerald Meerschaert def. Bryan Barberena by submission via rear naked choke (4:23, R2)
Natan Levy vs. Mike Davis
Round One: The round begins with Levy backing Davis up with a side kick, Davis drops Levy with a right and he gets back control on the ground. Davis keeps back control on Levy while landing the occasional strike, Levy scrambles to get free and he manages to get Levy down while landing knee strikes. Davis rolls for a knee bar on Levy and Levy gets free while swinging away at Davis until the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Davis
Round Two: The round begins with Levy attacking Davis with a kick to the midsection, Davis trips up a swinging Levy and he gets top control on the ground. Davis transitions to back control against Levy after landing a few strikes, Davis transitions to the full mount on Levy before attempting an arm triangle choke to force a tap out.
Official Result: Mike Davis def. Natan Levy by submission via arm triangle choke (1:43, R2)
#13 Josiane Nunes vs. #14 Chelsea Chandler
Round One: The round begins with Nunees charging forward and getting into a striking exchange with Chandler, Chandler backs Nunes into the fence after another exchange. Chandler nails Nunes with some knee strikes while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Nunes lands some shots on a swinging Chandler. Chandler grabs a swinging Nunes and she backs her into the fence again. Chandler scores a takedown on Nunes and she gains the half guard, Nunes gets Chandler in her full guard while eating some strikes. Nunes goes for an arm bar and Chandler slams her to get free, Chandler attacks Nunes with a lot of ground and pound. Nunes scrambles to her feet and a wild striking exchange breaks out with Chandler as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Nunes
Round Two: The round begins with Nunes immediately swinging away at Chandler, Chandler lands a counter strike combination against a swinging Nunes. Chandler drags Nunes to the ground and she gets the full mount, Chandler transitions to back control against Nunes. Nunes scrambles and Chandler gains the half guard against her, Chandler attacks Nunes with some ground and pound. Nunes gets Chandler into her full guard while eating more strikes, Chandler postures up as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Chandler (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Chandler attacking Nunes with a few kicks, Nunes charges at Chandler while swinging away at her. Nunes backs Chandler into the fence after landing a few lefts, Chandler grabs Nunes and she backs her into the fence for a short time. Chandler again grabs a swinging Nunes and she backs her into the fence, the fighters separate and Nunes swings away at Chandler. Chandler backs away from Nunes before landing a side kick to her head, Nunes continues charging at Chandler while swinging away at her. Nunes then cracks Chandler with a superwoman punch, Nunes hits Chandler with a few more lefts as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Nunes (Final Score: 29-28 for Nunes)
Official Result: #14 Chelsea Chandler def. #13 Josiane Nunes by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Jafel Filho vs. Ode Osbourne
Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Filho scores a takedown on a swinging Osbourne and he gets the side control position. Filho starts attacking Osbourne with some ground and pound, Filho transitions to back control against Osbourne. Filho attacks Osbourne with more ground and pound, Filho regains back control and Osbourne defends against the rear naked choke. Filho gains the full mount on Osbourne while landing more ground and pound, Filho regains back control and he locks the rear naked choke in on Osbourne to force a tap out.
Official Result: Jafel Filho def. Ode Osbourne by submission via rear naked choke (4:27, R1)
Josh Culibao vs. Danny Silva
Round One: The round begins with Culibao landing some jabs against Silva, Silva stuns Culibao with an uppercut and he catches him in a guillotine choke. Culibao defends against the choke and Silva keeps top control on the ground, Culibao scrambles to his feet and Silva pops him with a right. Silva then nails Culibao with a body kick followed by a left hook to the midsection, Culibao responds by swinging away at a backing Silva. Culibao backs Silva to the fence while swinging away at him, Culibao cracks Silva with a right to the midsection. Culibao uses the jabs to keep Silva at a distance, Silva grabs Culibao and he backs him into the fence. Silva scores a takedown on Culibao as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Culibao
Round Two: The round begins with Culibao and Silva exchanging some leg kicks, Culibao lights up Silva with a multiple punch combination. Culibao follows up by landing a front kick to the midsection of Silva, Culibao stuns a swinging Silva with a counter left hook. Culibao goes for a high kick after a takedown attempt against Silva, Silva grabs a swinging Culibao and he backs him into the fence. The fighters separate and Culibao pops Silva with more lefts, Silva responds by hitting Culibao with a right hook. Silva scores a takedown on Culibao and he gets back control, Culibao scrambles to his feet as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Culibao (Overall Score: 20-18 for Culibao)
Round Three: The round begins with Silva grabbing a swinging Culibao and he gets him against the fence, the fighters separate and Culibao attacks Silva with leg kicks. Silva eats a body kick before landing a two punch combo on Culibao, Silva cracks Culibao with a right before scoring a takedown. Culibao swall walks to his feet and Silva briefly gets him back down, Silva breaks from Culibao after landing an elbow strike. Culibao trades shots with Silva before landing a body kick, Silva lands a leg kick on Culibao that injures the leg of Culibao. Silva hits a swinging Culibao with a knee strike to the midsection, Culibao looks for a takedown and Silva defends while getting him in a front headlock. Culibao gets free and he lands a few shots on Silva as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Silva (Final Score: 29-28 for Culibao)
Official Result: Danny Silva def. Josh Culibao by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jaqueline Amorim vs. Cory McKenna
Round One: The round begins with the fighters exchanging jabs and leg kicks, Amorim pulls guard and she drags McKenna to the ground. Amorim catches McKenna in a triangle choke and a ref error causes Amorim to briefly release the submission, Amorim transitions to the arm bar and McKenna taps out.
Official Result: Jaqueline Amorim def. Cory McKenna by submission via arm bar (1:38, R1)
Thiago Moises vs. Mitch Ramirez
Round One: The round begins with Moises attacking Ramirez with some leg kicks, Ramirez nails Moises with a front kick to the midsection. Ramirez starts attacking Moises with some leg kicks of his own, Moises scores a takedown on Ramirez and he gets the half guard. Moises attacks Ramirez with some ground and pound, Ramirez tries to scramble and Moises gains back control. Moises returns to the half guard on Ramirez while landing more strikes, Moises gains back control on Ramirez and he catches him in a rear naked choke. Ramirez defends against the choke and Moises keeps back control until the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Moises
Round Two: The round begins with Ramirez backing Moises into the fence while swinging away at him, the fighters clinch and exchange strikes. The fighters separate and Moises attacking Ramirez with leg kicks, Moises scores a takedown on Ramirez and Ramirez pops back up. Ramirez comes forward and he attacks Moises with some combinations, Moises grabs Ramirez and he backs him into the fence. The fighters separate and Moises throws some more kicks, Moises stuns a swinging Ramirez with a counter left hook. Moises follows up by landing a right hook and more leg kicks on Ramirez, Ramirez swings back at Moises as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Moises (Overall Score: 20-18 for Moises)
Round Three: The round begins with Moises dropping Ramirez with leg kicks and he lands more follow up kicks as the referee jumps in.
Official Result: Thiago Moises def. Mitch Ramirez by TKO via strikes (0:15, R3)
Charalampos Grigoriou vs. Chad Anheliger
Round One: The round begins with Grigoriou attacking Anheliger with some leg kicks, Anheliger responds with leg kicks of his own. Anheliger comes forward and he exchanges strikes with Grigoriou, Anheliger lands a counter strike against a swinging Grigoriou. Grigoriou responds by landing a left hook before eating a counter right, Anheliger backs a spinning Grigoriou into the fence. Grigoriou spins at the right time and he manages to back Anheliger into the fence before getting him to the ground, Grigoriou keeps top control as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Grigoriou
Round Two: The round begins with Anheliger attacking Grigoriou with leg kicks, Grigoriou swings away at Anheliger before backing him into the fence. Anheliger nails Grigoriou with elbow strikes while defending against the takedown, Anheliger continues defending against the takedown while landing more strikes. The referee separates the fighters for inactivity and Anheliger swings away at Grigoriou, Grigoriou looks for a takedown and Anheliger defends while landing strikes. Grigoriou eats an uppercut while going for a takedown against Anheliger, Anheliger pops Grigoriou with more strikes as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Anheliger (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)
Round Three: The round begins with Anheliger attacking Grigoriou with leg kicks, Anheliger also attacks Grigoriou with some uppercuts. Anheliger backs Grigoriou into the fence while swinging away at him, Anheliger and Grigoriou accidentally clash heads to halt the fight. The action resumes with Anheliger nailing a swinging Grigoriou with a counter left hook, Anheliger keeps Grigoriou near the fence while swinging away at him. Grigoriou and Anheliger exchange some left hooks. Anheliger continues popping Grigoriou with combinations, Anheliger goes for a head kick on Grigoriou as the round ends.
Xtra scores the round 10-9 for Anheliger (Final Score: 29-28 for Anheliger)
Official Result: Chad Anheliger def. Charalampos Grigoriou by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
