It looks like former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones will be able to fight against Daniel Cormier for the title at UFC 197.
The UFC issued a statement following the judges hearing in New Mexico on Thursday.
“UFC respects the decision made today by Judge Michael E. Martinez in New Mexico Second Judicial District Court regarding the probation terms of the case involving Jon Jones,” the UFC said in a statement following the news on Jones.
“The organization was disappointed to learn that Jones was cited for several traffic offenses last week, as well as concerned by the nature and tone of portions of the conversation between Jones and the citing officer. Still, UFC respects Jones’ right to contest those traffic citations in court and receive a fair hearing on the matter.
“Jones’ scheduled bout on April 23 will proceed as planned, however, Jones understands that the UFC expects him to fully cooperate with the terms of his probation as set forth by Judge Martinez.”
Luckily for Jones, the judge declined a curfew, which would have had Jones at home from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. as the police suggested. But the judge did enforce that Jones must not drive at all without his probation officers permission.
The court laid down that the 28-year-old would have to attend a driver improvement course and an anger management class. He would also have to serve an additional 60 hours of community service.
