Jon Jones' victory over Anthony Smith at UFC 235 came with a chilling moment
by Lance Pugmire, Los Angeles Times
Mar 04, 2019
3 minutes
LAS VEGAS - Of the many tense moments during UFC 235, the seconds after Jon Jones kneed Anthony Smith in the head while he was defenseless on the canvas made time stand still the most.
After Jones spent nearly four years under suspension for using illicit and performance-enhancing drugs, he was suddenly staring at losing a fight he was dominating - and turning over his light-heavyweight belt - if Smith could no longer continue.
"It was nerve-racking. I was
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