If court appearances were treated like sporting events, reigning UFC heavyweight champion, Jon Jones, would have his number retired by Bernalillo County Court in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“Bones” was back in front of the judge on Tuesday to answer for misdemeanor charges of assault and interference with communications, following an incident with drug testers that took place outside his home last March.
Prosecutors agreed to dismiss the charges on the condition that Jones completes four hours of anger management courses and stays out of legal trouble for the next 90 days, according to MMA Fighting, clearing the way for UFC 309.
“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 wrote on Twitter. “I am eagerly anticipating the opportunity to defend my heavyweight title on November 16th at Madison Square Garden.”
Assuming Jones can keep his nose clean over the next few weeks, he’ll defend his heavyweight title opposite former champion Stipe Miocic atop the UFC 309 pay-per-view (PPV) card on Nov. 16 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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