UFC 239: Jan Blachowicz Bombs Out Luke Rockhold

Luke Rockhold’s plans to secure a shot at the light-heavyweight title were punted at UFC 239 tonight, as Jan Blachowicz bombed out the former middleweight champ.

Rockhold came out winging kicks, and moments later, he shot in. Blachowicz defended, however, and a prolonged clinch battle ensued. Blachowicz responded with a nice elbow from the clinch, and eventually, they resumed striking. Rockhold missed with a high kick and ate a counter right moments later. Right as the final horn for the round went, however, Blachowicz fired a high kick that scored a flash knockdown.

Rockhold came out aggressively in round two, and more clinch work followed. As Blachowicz broke free, he dropped Rockhold with a booming uppercut and then finished the deal with punches from above. Huge win for Blachowicz.

Here are the results so far for UFC 239, which is going down in Las Vegas.

Jan Blachowicz def. Luke Rockhold via KO (punches) R2, 1:39
Michael Chiesa def. Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-26, 30-26)
Arnold Allen def. Gilbert Melendez via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Marlon Vera def. Nohelin Hernandez via submission (rear-naked-choke) R2, 3:25
Claudia Gadelha def. Randa Markos via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Song Yadong def. Alejandro Perez via KO (punch) R1, 2:04
Edmen Shahbazyan def. Jack Marshman via submission (rear-naked-choke) R1, 1:12
Chance Rencountre def. Ismail Naurdiev via unanimous decision (29-27, 29-28, 30-27)
Julia Avila def. Pannie Kianzad via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-27)