Video After The Jump
Jon "Bones" Jones is officially back in the UFC after being reinstated on Friday, October 23.
Jones, 28, was stripped of his light heavyweight championship and suspended indefinitely by the organization in April after he was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that injured a pregnant woman.
On September 29, he pleaded guilty to one felony charge and was sentenced to 18-months probation and ordered to complete 72 community service appearances.
UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta issued the following statement:
“We've made it clear to Jon that this new opportunity to compete in UFC is a privilege and not a right, and that there are significant expectations we have regarding his conduct moving forward. We’re happy to read and see reports that he has embraced the terms of his plea agreement and is using this experience to grow and develop as a person.”
Jones also issued a statement via his Facebook page:
"I am grateful for the opportunity to resume my career and I am excited to show how much I've grown as a person outside of the octagon. It took me losing almost everything I had worked for to realize how much I had. I am blessed and humbled by the continued support of the MMA community and I can't thank my fans enough for their unwavering support through my ups and downs. This marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life and my career and let me assure you, the best is yet to come."
In Jones' absence, Daniel Cormier, has become the light heavyweight champion. Cormier previously lost to Jones and has been vocal about wanting a rematch. Expect the UFC to make that happen soon.
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