UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday with the Bernalillo (N.M.) District Attorney's office stemming from his March 26 arrest for aggravated DWI.
As part of his agreement with prosecutors, Jones will avoid jail time but will be subject to 96 consecutive hours of community custody (which is similar to house arrest) and one year of supervised probation. He will also have to complete a minimum 90-day outpatient therapy, which officials are allowing him to do via video conferencing due to the coronavirus pandemic, 48 hours of community service and pay a $500 fine.
DAZN News reached out to the UFC to see what type of punishment, if any, Jones will receive following the guilty plea. The company has yet to respond.
Hours after reaching the deal with prosecutors, Jones broke his silence for the first time since his arrest last Thursday and admitted to having an "unhealthy relationship" with alcohol.
"While we all work to understand and cope with stress and uncertainties surrounding the current state of our world, I want to express how truly disappointed I am that I have become the source of a negative headline again, especially during these trying times," Jones said in the statement. "I am disappointed for letting down the people I care about the most — my family, friends, and my fans. I accept full responsibility for my actions and I know that I have some personal work to do, which involves the unhealthy relationship I have with alcohol.
"I have dedicated so much time and energy to improve my community and I will not allow this personal setback to hinder my work within the community when we need it most. I truly appreciate the support I have received from the community of Albuquerque and all my fans around the world. I very much look forward to putting this behind me. Thank you all for your continued love and support, and please take care of yourselves."
In addition to the aforementioned terms agreed upon, Jones will have an interlock ignition installed into his vehicle, which requires the 32-year-old to blow into a machine to ensure he wasn't drinking, before the vehicle can start. He will also have to wear an ankle bracelet as part of his house arrest. Jones will also be subject to random drug testing, although he can use marijuana with a medical card.
The Bernalillo District Attorney's office additionally said in a statement that it will seek "jail time" if Jones fails to meet his requirements as part of this deal.
"His attorney and Mr. Jones have been made aware that if he fails to do this, the State will seek to impose the balance of any jail time without regard for any exceptional circumstances."
All this comes after Jones was arrested early last Thursday morning in Albuquerque for aggravated DWI, negligent use of a deadly weapon, no proof of insurance and possession of an open container of alcohol. The last three charges were dropped in exchange for the guilty plea.