Things are still on for UFC 197 between Jon Jones and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier.
Following a court hearing on Thursday that added provisions to Jones’ probation, the UFC sent out a press release confirming that the scheduled main event for April 23 will “proceed as planned.”
Jones was stripped of the title last year, allowing Cormier to win the belt in a bout vs. Anthony Johnson.
Below is the press release:
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 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.