OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The UFC announced today on social media that Omaha native Anthony Smith will fight Jon Jones for the UFC Light Heavyweight title.
This will be the main event on the UFC 235 card March 2 in Las Vegas.
OFFICIAL!
— UFC (@ufc) January 29, 2019
🏆 @JonnyBones defends the LHW title against @LionheartASmith in the MAIN EVENT of #UFC235! pic.twitter.com/y6T6xMYqob
Smith has compiled a record of 31-13 (17 KOs) and Jones, the defending title champion, has a record of 23-1 (10 KOs).
A press conference is scheduled ahead of the fight on January 31 at 5p.m.
