UPDATE: MMA Fighter Rogers Given Probation For June Domestic Assault

Update (11:45 a.m., Nov. 30, 2011) Murad Mohammad, defense attorney for Brett Rogers, reached out to Patch after his client was sentenced on Wednesday morning.

After explaining that it was a "very emotional" sentencing for his client, Mohammad issued a statement:

"We are pleased with the result. Obviously we wanted no jail time but given the circumstances it could have gone a lot worse. We are thankful that the judge agreed with some of our major points. The bottom line is Brett will walk out of this without a felony (after fulfilling the conditions of his probation) and that is what is important."

Brett Rogers' probation also includes the following conditions:

• No assaultive or intimidating behavior toward anyone
• Complete a domestic abuse education program
• Submit to chemical dependency evaluation
• Submit to random chemical testing
• Provide a DNA sample
• No contact with wife until authorized by treatment program and probation department

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Original story (9:57 a.m., Nov. 30, 2011) Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Brett Charles Rogers, 30, was sentenced today to three years probation, 60 days in prison—credit for 26—and ordered to pay a $500 fine.  

The sentence was handed down after Rogers pleaded guilty to one count of felony third-degree assault stemming from a at his Apple Valley home in which his wife .

Given a chance to speak before sentencing Rogers talked about how his life has been hell since the night in question and chalked up the incident as "just one of those nights."

Dakota County District Court Judge Karen Asphaug issued Rogers a stern warning prior to sentencing.

"I have two objectives in this sentence: First, to assure that everyone in your family lives in a safe environment. The other purpose is to hold you accountable for your actions."

Asphaug also did not appreciate Rogers' assessment of the evening.

"When you say it was a bad night, you minimize the horror felt by your wife, your children and your community."

According to a Dakota County criminal complaint, Rogers was also charged with felony domestic assault by strangulation, felony pattern of stalking conduct and gross misdemeanor endangerment of a child but those charges were dropped as part of his plea agreement. 

Asphaug concluded the hearing by reminding everyone involved that all remaining counts against Rogers are dismissed.