UFC This article is more than 8 years oldFormer UFC champion Jon Jones avoids jail over car accident
This article is more than 8 years old- Fighter given up to 18 months probation
- Pleads guilty to leaving the scene of an accident
The former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has avoided a jail sentence after pleading guilty to leaving the scene of an accident in April.
Authorities say Jones ran from the scene of a crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that left a pregnant woman with a broken arm, and then quickly returned to grab a handful of cash from his rental car. Shortly after his arrest, Jones was stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title and suspended.
Judge Charles W Brown sentenced Jones to conditional probation of up to 18 months.
Jones reigned at the top of his sport after a lengthy run of dominant fights but has endured legal problems and questionable behavior during most of his championship tenure.
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