Jon Jones earned the first defense in his latest UFC light heavyweight title reign Saturday when he defeated Anthony Smith in the UFC 235 headliner.
Jones (24-1 MMA, 18-1 UFC) pushed his unbeaten streak in the octagon to 16 fights with a lopsided unanimous decision victory over Smith (31-14 MMA, 7-4 UFC) in the pay-per-view main event, which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Jones’ victory over Smith at UFC 235.
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We've arrived at the #UFC235 headliner! Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) and Anthony Smith (@lionheartasmith) are moments away clashing for the UFC light heavyweight belt.
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/VhubKoMI4t pic.twitter.com/uKRwvFXupK
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) March 3, 2019
Anthony Smith comes out to Mark Morrison | “Return of the Mack” https://t.co/RZN0m5Ap4s #UFC235
— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) March 3, 2019
And finally, Jon Jones walks out to Queen/Jadakiss | “We Are the Champions” / “The Champ is Here” https://t.co/Vb0H3eT6dz / https://t.co/KAKnWrfYY7 #UFC235
— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) March 3, 2019
#UFC235 Welterweight Title Closing Betting Odds: @JonnyBones Jones(-750) vs. Anthony @lionheartaSmith (+525) 💵@espn @UFCFightPass @ufc @Jon_Anik @joerogan @DominickCruz @espnmma @MMAOddsBreaker
— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) March 3, 2019
Jon looks like a monster out there ! I expect some domination! #UFC235
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 3, 2019
Smith opens with a leg kick. Jones swings for the fences and misses. Spinning kick by Jones. Leg kick. Smith is waiting too long.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) March 3, 2019
Smith looking SHARP
— David Rickels (@TheCaveman316) March 3, 2019
Yep. Jones’ boxing is still his biggest weakness. But it’s not even a massive one.
— Anton Tabuena (@antontabuena) March 3, 2019
Jones has so little respect for Smith he's throwing spinning shit and didn't go for a single eye poke so far.
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) March 3, 2019
Jones rd 1 IMO #UFC235
— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) March 3, 2019
JJ 1-0. Thoughts? I like Anthony’s demeanor in there though. It looks like he belongs.
— Jamie Varner (@jamievarner) March 3, 2019
Jones is starting to get the timing and distance solved in round two
— Jimmy Smith (@jimmysmithmma) March 3, 2019
Jones with a small cut under his left eye #UFC235
— Brian Martin (@TheBMartin) March 3, 2019
Smith lands an overhand right. Jones doesn’t flinch. Jones with a head kick. He’s opening up the offense.
— Andreas Hale (@AndreasHale) March 3, 2019
This is a pretty technical fight.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) March 3, 2019
Anthony Smith's legs and body have taken a beating. Digging kicks, one after another. He's hiding it as best as he can, but Jones has done real damage to him through two rounds.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) March 3, 2019
@JonnyBones team thicccc 👀#ufc235
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) March 3, 2019
I'm enjoying the fight #UFC235
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) March 3, 2019
What language is Lionhearts corner speaking? #ufc #ufc235
— Nik Lentz (@NikLentz) March 3, 2019
Violent takedown from @JonnyBones! #UFC235 pic.twitter.com/UGE28GYsGB
— UFC (@ufc) March 3, 2019
Jon Jones picks up Anthony Smith and body-slams him out of a clinch midway thru the 3rd rd. Domination so far #UFC235
— Greg Beacham (@gregbeacham) March 3, 2019
Ok well I was wrong jones is just too good, Smith still in it but Jones too much
— Ross Pearson (@RossTheRealDeal) March 3, 2019
If there is no attempt at advancement or damage done after 30 seconds the ref should break the fighters apart. Who do I send my petition to?
— David Michaud (@bulldawgUFC) March 3, 2019
This fight's over. I hope Smith lands a good punch on him at least, but he just asked his cornerman what round is this, so…
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) March 3, 2019
3-0 for Jones. Smith needs to open up if he wants to win. But that’s hard when you have someone always picking you apart #ufc235
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) March 3, 2019
Jon is just here to let Anthony know he's not ready, that's it. I don't even think he's looking to do a lot of damage-damage #UFC235
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) March 3, 2019
What TF am I watching #UFC235
— Aljamain Sterling (@FunkMaster_UFC) March 3, 2019
Blood is all over the mat now from Jon Jones destroying Anthony Smith's nose with punches.#UFC235
— Greg Rosenstein (@grosenstein) March 3, 2019
Bones is now destroying Smith's body with powerful knees on the ground. Might be time to throw in the proverbial towel, here #UFC235
— Sherdog by Mandatory (@sherdogdotcom) March 3, 2019
This is when having a lion’s heart isn’t good for your well-being.
— TJ De Santis (@TJDeSantis) March 3, 2019
Interesting …
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) March 3, 2019
And that’s an illegal knee. #UFC235
— E. Spencer Kyte (@spencerkyte) March 3, 2019
And Herb Dean takes … TWO points from Jon Jones. That's unusual.
— Ben Fowlkes (@benfowlkesMMA) March 3, 2019
Jones is gonna lose twice via DQ lol #UFC235
— Tommy Toe Hold (@TommyToeHold) March 3, 2019
Moron meets moronic rules.
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) March 3, 2019
http://twitter.com/ALIAQUINTA/status/1102086618561814528
Man I thought we were about to see a hamill moment 😱 #ufc235
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) March 3, 2019
Dude @JonnyBones you gotta be careful with those knees on the ground
— Kyle Dake (@kyledake444) March 3, 2019
It’s a fuuuukkkiiiiinnnnn crime scene 🙀🙀👀 Hahahaha. #UFC235
— Tai BAM BAM Tuivasa (@bambamtuivasa) March 3, 2019
Likely 48-44 Jones. Very weird scorecard.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) March 3, 2019
GOAT!!! Huge congrats @JonnyBones What a masterclass that was #ufc235
— Alistair Overeem (@Alistairovereem) March 3, 2019
http://twitter.com/DerekBrunson/status/1102089432998596613
#AndStill! Another title-fight win for @JonnyBones and one step closer to undisputed GOAT status. 🐐 #UFC235 pic.twitter.com/0UvUcbvulS
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) March 3, 2019
#UFC235 results: Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) def. Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (48-44, 48-44, 48-44) – to defend light heavyweight title
Full play-by-play: https://t.co/VhubKoMI4t pic.twitter.com/CgYzzepRkc
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) March 3, 2019
#UFC235 results: Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) docked two points but cruises to decision win over Anthony Smith https://t.co/sZhS3lv6Bf
— MMAjunkie (@MMAjunkie) March 3, 2019
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