Jon Jones Suspended And Stripped Of UFC Title
(AP) -- Jon Jones has been stripped of his UFC light heavyweight title and suspended indefinitely following his arrest in New Mexico on a hit-and-run that police say left a pregnant woman with a broken arm.
The UFC announced the penalties Tuesday night for violations of its athlete code of conduct policy.
Jones was scheduled to face No. 1 contender Anthony Johnson at UFC 187 in Las Vegas on May 23. Instead, No. 3 contender Daniel Cormier will face Johnson for the title.
Earlier Tuesday in Albuquerque, Jones made his first court appearance.
Jones appeared with his lawyer and left without speaking to reporters. He's facing a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries.
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