Jon Jones Reinstated by UFC: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction

Nearly six months after he was stripped of the light heavyweight belt and indefinitely suspended, Jon Jones has been reinstated by the UFC. 

In an official release on UFC.com, UFC chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta said the company has been pleased with his progress following his various legal problems. 

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We've made it clear to Jon that this new opportunity to compete in UFC is a privilege and not a right, and that there are significant expectations we have regarding his conduct moving forward. We’re happy to read and see reports that he has embraced the terms of his plea agreement and is using this experience to grow and develop as a person.

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In the same release, Jones said he is "thankful to be able to do what [he loves] once again" and looks forward to proving himself as a fighter and person as a member of the UFC. 

Jones spoke about his reinstatement on Facebook:

Rival Daniel Cormier weighed in on the decision, via Facebook:

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Congrats to Jon "Bones" Jones on his reinstatement to the UFC. For MMA fans this is a good day. A guy that has shown to be one of the greatest fighters of all time is back. As a competitor there could be no other outcome and this is the best news I've heard in a long time. Jon has said the right things and his actions are backing his words up. We all hope this is the last time we have to deal with anything like that. And lastly as a fan (you) get to see see (two) of the best fighters compete against each other. With that being said I can't wait to compete against him again. -DC

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In April, Jones turned himself into Albuquerque police following a hit-and-run. He pleaded guilty to one felony charge and received 18 months probation for the incident in September.