Jon Jones noticed a routine drug check flip bitter when he was accused of assault and loss of life threats on one of many visiting testers. Regardless of displaying proof of a pleasant change, Jones was arrested and stays in police custody.
‘Bones’ has been sidelined with an damage and hasn’t competed since his iconic heavyweight title win over Ciryl Gane at UFC 285 final 12 months. All stories are suggesting that the long-awaited Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic conflict will happen subsequent.
As confirmed by NBC Information earlier right now, Jon Jones has been arrested for his involvement in an incident at his dwelling. At this level, it is unclear if the UFC Corridor-of-Famer will probably be charged with any of the accusations.
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones is arrested based mostly on allegations that he assaulted and threatened to kill a drug testing agent, police say. https://t.co/5IBLWhRPt5
— NBC Information (@NBCNews) April 7, 2024
In line with the obvious sufferer Crystal Martinez, Jon Jones directed a worrying remark at her as she and her colleague turned up at Jones’ home to conduct a routine drug check.
The 36-year-old was deemed to be intoxicated earlier than allegedly hinting at taking her life and assaulting her. Whereas the accusations are worrisome, footage surfaced of Jones and Martinez sharing a high-five—initiated by the anti-doping officer—because the check got here to an finish.
Followers have been divided since seeing the video, with some believing Jones’ innocence and others nonetheless pointing fingers on the UFC standout.
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Jon Jones was scheduled to defend his heavyweight throne in opposition to Stipe Miocic at UFC 295 however was pressured to withdraw with a torn pec.
The Albuquerque native stays set on competing within the legacy struggle in opposition to Miocic, however what comes subsequent for him hasn’t been mentioned.
If he wins and is not able to retire, Jones may discover himself placing his championship on the road in opposition to the surging Brit, Tom Aspinall. Aspinall has been angling for a struggle in opposition to Jones for a while and would love nothing greater than to face a person thought-about by many to be the best of all time.
