Jon “War Machine” Koppenhaver Sentenced for Assault

Jon "War Machine" Koppenhaver finally had to pay his dues in court and was sentenced for his assault on Darren Zatkow outside of a fitness and training club called "Undisputed".

"The Ultimate Fighter 6" cast member pleaded guilty back in December for choking and striking the victim outside of the fight club. His original charge was a felony assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury.

Fortunately for War Machine the judge showed some leniancy and reduced the felony charge to a misdemeanor apparenlty feeling that Jon was worth giving a second chance to. He was sentenced to three years probation and has to pay $2,300 in restitution as well as serve 30 days of community service.

"No good comes of calling you a felon," he said while warning Koppenhaver to stay out of trouble and lead a law-abiding life.

The victim Darren Zatkow was very compassionate towards Jon and did not want to jeopardize his career in the UFC. The defense attorny for Jon made the court aware of his 10 fight contract with the organization and stated that his next bout will be on May 24 in Las Vegas. He also said that a felony conviction would have voided the deal.

Although Koppenhaver was awarded no jail time, the prosecuter was very clear about the fact that this would be the defendant’s last chance. If Jon is ever convicted of a future offense he will most likely face a prison term. Jon was also ordered by the judge to continue his counseling with his private physician.

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