UFC 235: Jon Jones pummels Anthony Smith to retain title

LAS VEGAS — If you weren’t sure Jon Jones was back, the light heavyweight champion proved it Saturday night.
Jones spent 25 minutes taking the fight to an overmatched Anthony Smith, throttling him with a diverse arsenal on his way to a lopsided unanimous decision in the UFC 235 main event at T-Mobile Arena.
Afterward, Jones gave heavy praise to his opponent.
“His reputation is known for being so durable. Now I know why they call him ‘Lionheart,’” Jones (24-1,