UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith
United States
Main Card • Final
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
Nigeria
R5, 5:00
Title Fight
R1, 3:20
China
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R1, 4:51
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
Russia
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:36
Performance of the Night
Canada
R3, 5:00
Mexico
R2, 4:13
Performance of the Night
Early Prelims • Final
R1, 0:38
R1, 1:49
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Title Bout
Title Bout
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Pedro Munhoz and Cody Garbrandt each earned $50,000 for their wild, all-action bantamweight slugfest.
Performance of the Night: Johnny Walker received $50,000 for his highlight-reel 36-second flying knee knockout over Misha Cirkunov.
Performance of the Night: Diego Sanchez earned $50,000 for his dominant second-round TKO of Mickey Gall, securing his first stoppage by strikes in over a decade.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Breakdown
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| LOSS | $350,000 | — | — | $350,000 | |
| WIN | $350,000 | — | — | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | — | $500,000 | |
| WIN | $200,000 | $150,000 | — | $350,000 | |
| LOSS | $200,000 | — | — | $200,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $36,000 | — | — | $36,000 | |
| WIN | $48,000 | $48,000 | $50,000 | $146,000 | |
| LOSS | $130,000 | — | $50,000 | $180,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | — | $110,000 | |
| LOSS | $67,000 | — | — | $67,000 | |
| WIN | $45,000 | $45,000 | $50,000 | $140,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $33,000 | $33,000 | — | $66,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $99,000 | $99,000 | $50,000 | $248,000 | |
| LOSS | $30,000 | — | — | $30,000 | |
| WIN | $13,000 | $13,000 | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $25,000 | $25,000 | — | $50,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses reported directly to the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC). Disclosed totals reflect official base pay and contractual win bonuses ($3,334,000 total payroll) plus official $50,000 post-fight performance bonuses awarded by the UFC.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC 235
Kamaru Usman defeated Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision to become the first African-born champion in Ultimate Fighting Championship history.
Kamaru Usman landed 336 total strikes and controlled Woodley for 17:51, setting a record for the most dominant strike differential (+276) in UFC championship history.
Jon Jones extended his light heavyweight unbeaten streak to 16 straight bouts, continuing his record as the most dominant champion at 205 pounds.
Johnny Walker became the fastest fighter in modern UFC history to earn three consecutive first-round knockouts, needing less than 3 minutes of total Octagon time across his first three fights.
Ben Askren secured only the third bulldog choke submission victory in modern UFC history at 3:20 of Round 1, joining Carlos Newton and Raquel Pennington.
Original TUF 1 winner Diego Sanchez made his 29th promotional walk, earning his first UFC TKO stoppage via strikes since 2008 and a $50,000 performance bonus.
Zhang Weili extended her professional win streak to 19 straight fights by dominating Tecia Pennington, earning her shot at the strawweight championship title.
Pedro Munhoz and Cody Garbrandt threw caution to the wind in one of the wildest single-round slugfests in division history, earning Fight of the Night honors.
Zabit Magomedsharipov improved to 5-0 inside the Octagon, landing 70 significant strikes and 3 takedowns over 15 hard-fought minutes against Jeremy Stephens.
21-year-old rising contender Edmen Shahbazyan registered one of the fastest middleweight finishes of 2019, finishing Charles Byrd with elbows and punches in 38 seconds.
TUF 28 winner Macy Chiasson made an immediate impact in her new weight class, stopping Gina Mazany via TKO in just 1:49 of the opening round.
UFC 235 drew an announced crowd of 14,790 fans to T-Mobile Arena, generating over $4 million at the box office and marking the top Nevada MMA gate of early 2019.
When and where did UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith take place?
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith took place on Saturday, March 2, 2019, at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Jon Jones and Anthony Smith?
Jon Jones defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, defeating Anthony Smith via unanimous decision (48–44, 48–44, 48–44).
Why did Jon Jones lose two points in Round 4 against Anthony Smith?
Referee Herb Dean deducted two points from Jon Jones in the fourth round after he landed an illegal knee to the head of a grounded Anthony Smith. Smith elected to continue fighting rather than take a disqualification win.
Who won the welterweight title fight between Tyron Woodley and Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman dethroned Tyron Woodley via unanimous decision (50–44, 50–44, 50–45), becoming the new UFC Welterweight Champion and the first African-born champion in UFC history.
What happened in the Ben Askren vs. Robbie Lawler fight?
Ben Askren survived brutal early ground-and-pound and locked in a bulldog choke, winning via technical submission at 3:20 of Round 1. The finish was controversial as referee Herb Dean believed Lawler had lost consciousness, though Lawler immediately popped up protesting the call.
Who won the $50,000 post-fight bonuses at UFC 235?
Four fighters received $50,000 bonuses: Pedro Munhoz vs. Cody Garbrandt won Fight of the Night, while Johnny Walker and Diego Sanchez took home Performance of the Night honors.
Did Zhang Weili win her bout at UFC 235?
Yes. Zhang Weili defeated top strawweight contender Tecia Pennington via unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, 30–27), propelling her to a championship title shot later in 2019.
How did Johnny Walker injure himself after knocking out Misha Cirkunov?
After knocking out Misha Cirkunov with a flying knee in just 36 seconds, Johnny Walker dislocated his left shoulder while celebrating with “the worm” dance on the Octagon canvas.
How did Pedro Munhoz defeat former champion Cody Garbrandt?
Pedro Munhoz engaged in an all-out slugfest with Cody Garbrandt, catching him with a flush right hand during a furious pocket exchange to score a first-round knockout at 4:51.
Who won the featherweight clash between Zabit Magomedsharipov and Jeremy Stephens?
Zabit Magomedsharipov defeated Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in the featured preliminary card bout.
What were the official attendance and gate figures for UFC 235?
UFC 235 drew an announced crowd of 14,790 attendees generating a live gate of $4,035,156.50 at T-Mobile Arena.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for UFC 235?
The broadcast was called by play-by-play lead Jon Anik alongside color analysts Joe Rogan and Dominick Cruz, with Bruce Buffer announcing inside the Octagon.
How did Diego Sanchez defeat Mickey Gall?
Diego Sanchez utilized relentless wrestling and ground-and-pound to finish Mickey Gall via TKO (punches) at 4:13 of Round 2, picking up a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the highest reported purse at UFC 235?
Both Jon Jones and Tyron Woodley earned the highest flat base purses at $500,000 each as reported to the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
How long did Kamaru Usman hold the welterweight championship after UFC 235?
After winning the title at UFC 235, Kamaru Usman went on to defend the belt five consecutive times, holding the welterweight throne for over three years until August 2022.
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