Jon Jones gets positive legal news just weeks before UFC 309 return
In a recent tweet, Jones made his first public remarks after the plea deal was reached.
I would like to extend my thanks to the justice system for reaching a prompt resolution in this matter, which affirms my innocence and enables me to maintain my focus on the upcoming fight. I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to defend my heavyweight title on November 16th…
— BONY (@JonnyBones) October 29, 2024
“I would like to extend my thanks to the justice system for reaching a prompt resolution in this matter, which affirms my innocence and enables me to maintain my focus on the upcoming fight,” Jones tweeted Tuesday.
“I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to defend my heavyweight title on November 16th at Madison Square Garden.”
The plea deal is a welcomed piece of positive legal news for Jones. Throughout his UFC career, he’s found himself in trouble on numerous occasions outside of the Octagon.
Jones was charged with domestic violence in Sept. 2021 stemming from an incident at a Las Vegas resort involving his fiancee. The charges, including tampering with a police vehicle, were later dropped in court.
Jones will now turn his full attention towards his UFC comeback against Miocic. It’s his first heavyweight title defense after winning the then-vacant belt over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285.
