Jones-Cormier rematch still on for UFC 197

The upcoming title fight between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier will proceed as expected after Jones' probation was reinstated and revised on Thursday.

Jones violated his probation, leading to his arrest Tuesday, by receiving five citations on March 24 for various traffic infractions, including drag racing and exhibition driving.

The UFC released a statement Thursday acknowledging the court's decision and confirming that the main event of UFC 197 will remain intact:

UFC respects the decision made today by Judge Michael E. Martinez in New Mexico Second Judicial District Court regarding the probation terms of the case involving Jon Jones.

The organization was disappointed to learn that Jones was cited for several traffic offenses last week, as well as concerned by the nature and tone of portions of the conversation between Jones and the citing officer.

Still, UFC respects Jones' right to contest those traffic citations in court and receive a fair hearing on the matter.

Jones' scheduled bout on April 23 will proceed as planned, however, Jones understands that the UFC expects him to fully cooperate with the terms of his probation as set forth by Judge Martinez.

The organization didn't indicate whether it would issue Jones any further punishment.

Jones was sentenced to 18 months of probation in September in a felony hit-and-run case.