Former UFC and Bellator Fighter “War Machine” Found Guilty on 29 Charges in Assault Case

The former UFC and Bellator fighter “War Machine” has been found guilty on 29 charges pertaining to the assault case against ex-girlfriend Christy Mack.

The former fighter, born Jonathan Koppenhaver, could face prison for life without parole following the ruling on Monday in Clark County District Court in Las Vegas. “War Machine” was found guilty on 29 of 34 charges against him by a Clark County jury. Among the charges were sexual assault, battery, and kidnapping; three charges ended in a not guilty verdict, while two attempted murder charges resulted in a mistrial due to a hung jury. Sentencing is set for June 5 in Las Vegas.

The judges which Koppenhaver was answering to relate to an assault on Mack and a male associate Corey Thomas in August 2014. The brutal attack left Mack with a number of injuries which included broken bones, missing teeth and a punctured lung. In January, Koppenhaver rejected two individual plea deals presented by the state of Nevada, which included one for 16 years to life in prison, and another for 18 to 40 years.

Despite fighting for both UFC and Bellator, it is highly unlikely that “War Machine” will ever fight in MMA again.

Related News

Top Stories

UFC Store

Joe Rogan Calls For Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev Next, Says ‘Who Cares’ About Only 1 Title Defense

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan knows what he wants to see next from featherweight...

Luke Rockhold Slams Sean Strickland For ‘B*tching Out’ After Nose Break vs. Dricus Du Plessis At UFC 312

Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to be the recipient of criticism for...

VIDEO: UFC 312 Winner Takes Page Out Of Tai Tuivasa’s Book With Post-Fight Celebration In Sydney

Heavyweight fan favorite Tai Tuivasa may not have been able to bring out his...

Kamaru Usman Names Fight He ‘Doesn’t Like’ For Dricus Du Plessis, And It’s Not Khamzat Chimaev

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman envisions one particular contender posing a real threat...

Magomed Ankalaev: Alex Pereira ‘Will Never Be The Same’ After UFC 313 Headliner

Magomed Ankalaev is determined to make a statement when he challenges UFC Light Heavyweight...

Dana White ‘Glad’ UFC Legend Dominick Cruz ‘Finally Hung It Up’ After Latest Injury Setback

UFC CEO Dana White is pleased to see Dominick Cruz step away from the...

Dricus Du Plessis Matchmakes For Defeated Opponent Sean Strickland After UFC 312: ‘I Just Thought Of That…’

Dricus Du Plessis has a suggestion for Sean Strickland’s next fight following his loss...

What’s Next After UFC 312? Current UFC 313 Card For Las Vegas On March 8

UFC 312 is in the books, meaning attention will soon turn to the mixed...

Demetrious Johnson Tells Sean Strickland To ‘Swallow His Ego’ & Change His Style After UFC 312

UFC legend Demetrious Johnson thinks it's time for Sean Strickland to change his ways...