Pre-main card
The last several UFC events in Las Vegas have mostly centered on one massive bout.
UFC 235’s pay-per-view, which begins momentarily at T-Mobile Arena, breaks from that theme. The first major local event of 2019 feels more like a throwback in that it’s intrigue runs up and down the main card.
There are two title fights — Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight strap against Anthony Smith, and Tyron Woodley taking on welterweight challenger Kamaru Usman —but they’re arguably not even the biggest draws, depending on who is asked.
Two former champions are also in action, with one of them the opponent for a highly anticipated debut.