UFC: Jon Jones pleads guilty buts avoids jail after second drink-driving offence
- UFC light heavyweight champ to serve one year of supervised probation and minimum 90 days of outpatient treatment
- Prosecutors drop other charges of possession of open container, no proof of insurance and negligent use of deadly weapon
UFC light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones has pleaded guilty to his second drink-driving offence in New Mexico.
Court records show the 32-year-old entered his plea on Tuesday and was sentenced to one year of supervised probation. Jones also was ordered to complete a minimum of 90 days of outpatient treatment, pay maximum fines and fees, and complete community service.
As part of a plea agreement, prosecutors dropped other charges of possession of an open container, no proof of insurance, and negligent use of a deadly weapon.
In a statement, Jones apologised for disappointing family members, friends and fans.
“I accept full responsibility for my actions and I know that I have some personal work to do, which involves the unhealthy relationship I have with alcohol,” Jones said.