Jon Jones vs. Anthony Smith set for UFC 235 pending NSAC license

Jon JonesJon Jones will put his newly acquired light heavyweight title on the line against Anthony Smith at UFC 235 in Las Vegas March 2 as long as his license is granted by the NSAC.

TMZ Sports first broke the news of the main event clash. Several sources later confirmed the bout to MMA Fighting.

UFC president Dana White shed further light on the situation, claiming that the Jones must first have his application for licensure granted before he can compete at the Vegas event.

“Later this month, Jon Jones will file an application for licensure with the NSAC in order to compete at UFC 235 in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 2nd,” White told TMZ. “Provided that license is granted, Jones will be…