The fact that former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is the most popular mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was not a factor in the decision to cut him a break earlier this month, when "Bones" was busted for driving 40 m.p.h. over the speed limit.
So says Bernalillo County Sheriff's Department (BCSD).
"Although you hear the deputy say he cut him a break... in my opinion no, he didn't get a break in this situation," BCSO Sgt. Aaron Williamson told KRQE News. "In this case, he was the only other car on the roadway.