Jon Jones is in trouble with the law again, less than a year after his hit and run incident which led to him pleading guilty of leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a pregnant woman’s vehicle with a rental car. For this violation, former UFC light heavyweight champ was given 18 months probation, was stripped of his belt and spent nearly a year on the sidelines. He will avoid a felony charge if he can meet his probationary conditions, but unfortunately it looks like he may have violated one after allegedly drag racing in Albuquerque.
He was issued five citations, according to TMZ, one for drag racing and the rest for “equipment issues” which included a modified exhaust and a “license plate issue.”
MMA Fighting was able to acquire the ABQ police officer’s body camera, and to say Jon Jones was upset about getting pulled over is an understatement. TMZ transcribed Jones’ ornery interaction with the officer that pulled him over.
“Jones: Calling my lawyer, to ask him about this paper work. I’m sure I have the right to do that, buddy … f**kin’ liar. I can’t believe you.”
Cop: “Well believe it, cuz I’m not joking.”
Jones: “For no reason. F**king with me for no reason. What’s your name?”
Cop: “Officer Brown. It’s on your ticket, sir.”
Jones: “Can’t f**king believe you. You’re ridiculous.”
Cop: “Just doing my job.”
Jones: “No, you’re not just doing your job. You’re f**kin’ picking this Corvette out for no reason. Blaming me for all this sh*t that you know isn’t true.”
Jones: “You’re ridiculous … I used to really respect … f**kers like you.”
Cop: “You’d rather I just turn my head and let you be a nuisance to the citizens?”
Jones: “I am not a nuisance to the citizens.”
Cop: “I have sworn to protect the citizens from people like you, Mr. Jones. Please don’t dig around in your car.”
Jones: “I was looking for a pen. Give me the f**king sh*t. Can’t believe you. Ridiculous.”
Cop: “Well believe it. Cuz it’s the truth, sir.”
Jones: “Ridiculous. You’re a f**king liar. Good luck trying to prove that I was speeding because you know that I wasn’t.”
Here’s part two of the video, which contains the above transcription:
UFC officials gave the following statement:
“We are aware of the situation and are looking into the matter. We’ve also been in touch with Jon’s team regarding the matter.”
This likely won’t affect Jones’ attempt at regaining the light heavyweight belt he was stripped of as he fights Daniel Cormier at UFC 197, but then again, stranger things have happened.
(Via MiddleEasy)