Jon "Bones" Jones STRIPPED Of UFC Light Heavyweight Title & Suspended Indefinitely

Jon "Bones" Jones has been officially stripped of the UFC Light Heavyweight title and has been suspended indefinitely by Zuffa. 

The official statement is as follows:

UFC announced that it has suspended Jon Jones indefinitely and stripped him of the light heavyweight title as a result of violations of the organization’s Athlete Code of Conduct Policy. Jones was recently arrested in Albuquerque, N.M. on a felony charge of leaving the scene of an accident involving personal injury. As a result of the charge and other violations of the Athlete Code of Conduct Policy, the organization believes it is best to allow Jones time to focus on his pending legal matters. 

UFC feels strongly that its athletes must uphold certain standards both in and out of the Octagon. While there is disappointment in the recent charges, the organization remains supportive of Jones as he works through the legal process. 

With this decision, UFC has determined that No. 1 contender Anthony Johnson will now fight No. 3 contender Daniel Cormier for the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 187 on May 23 in Las Vegas.

Classy as always Daniel Cormier sent the following statement to MMAFighting:

"Make no mistake about it, this is a sad day for our sport. One of the best fighters of all time has found himself in trouble again. It sucks. Despite our differences, I truly wish the best for Jon and his family, and I know he can get through this."

"But in life, opportunity knocks, and it's up to you to answer the door. So as I've done time and again, I'm answering that door. I will be in Vegas on May 23 -- you can count on me -- I will win the belt, and then when Jon is ready to return, I will be happy to give him a shot at my belt."

The professionalism "DC" has shown, is one of many lessons Jones will need to learn before he returns to the Octagon. 

For now, Jon is facing a felony charge from leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries; which carries a possible sentence of 3 years. "Bones" is free on a $2,500 bond and will eventually have to face various athletic commissions to account for a crime of "moral turpitude."