A disturbing social media post from February has resurfaced following the revelation of Jon Jones’ latest legal troubles, raising questions about the timing of both incidents.
The livestream of the Instagram Live session shows the UFC star making ominous statements: “On the trip and get pissed off, disappointed, another dad, you just want to kill him.” These concerning remarks have gained renewed attention after court documents revealed Jones faces a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of an accident that occurred on February 21st.
The criminal complaint paints a troubling picture of the incident near San Mateo and Lomas in Albuquerque. According to police records, an officer investigating a traffic crash discovered a woman in the passenger seat of one of the vehicles “exhibiting signs of significant intoxication and lacking clothing from the waist down.”
The woman reportedly identified Jones as the driver who had fled the scene on foot before authorities arrived. When she contacted Jones by phone, a police service aide spoke with the man believed to be Jones, who “appeared to be heavily intoxicated and made statements implying his capacity to employ lethal force through third parties,” according to court documents.
The situation escalated when the police service aide requested backup after interpreting the conversation as threatening. A police officer then took over the call and noted similar “allusions to violence” were made by the person on the other end. Throughout both conversations, the man never confirmed whether he was actually Jones when asked directly.
The timing of the Instagram Live post and the February incident has sparked speculation about Jones’ state of mind during that period. While there’s no direct evidence linking the social media threats to the traffic incident, both occurred within the same timeframe and involved concerning statements about violence.
Jones provided his version of events when interviewed by police several days after the crash. He claimed the woman had left his residence earlier that day in an impaired state and contacted him after the accident. Jones told investigators that when the woman handed the phone to what he assumed was a police officer, that person “immediately opened the conversations with unprofessional language, which led him to doubt the legitimacy of the individual’s claim.”
The woman’s account to police was fragmented due to her condition. She remembered being at Jones’ house and needing to change clothes there, but her “next recollection was being at the scene of a traffic accident.” She told investigators the last person she remembered driving her vehicle was Jones.
Phone records revealed the extent of Jones’ attempts to contact the woman following the incident. Police documented that Jones called her phone 13 times from the crash until 11:34 a.m. the following morning, with text messages also sent from his number, though these could not be fully captured in call detail records.
The criminal summons accusing Jones of leaving the scene of an accident wasn’t filed until Tuesday in Metropolitan Court, months after the February incident. Court records show Jones has been called to appear for a bond arraignment on July 24. The delay in filing charges raises questions about the investigation’s timeline and complexity.
This latest legal issue emerged just as the combat sports world learned of Jones’ retirement announcement. UFC President Dana White confirmed Saturday that Jones had contacted the organization the night before to announce his decision to step away from competition.
“Jon Jones called us last night and retired,” White stated during a news conference in Azerbaijan. “Jon Jones is officially retired. Tom Aspinall is the heavyweight champion of the UFC.”
Jones himself confirmed the news on social media Saturday night, posting: “Today, I’m officially announcing my retirement from the UFC. This decision comes after a lot of reflection, and I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for the journey I’ve experienced over the years.”
The 37-year-old, widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists of all time, has faced multiple legal challenges throughout his career. His most notable previous incident occurred in 2015 when he was arrested and charged with a felony related to a hit-and-run involving a pregnant woman in Albuquerque. Jones eventually pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and received supervised probation.
While there’s no official indication that the new charge influenced Jones’ retirement decision, the timing has raised eyebrows among observers. The Albuquerque resident’s career has been marked by both extraordinary athletic achievements and recurring legal troubles that have overshadowed his accomplishments in the octagon.
Jones’ legal representative, Chris Dodd, who has represented him in previous cases, declined to comment when contacted about the latest charges. Representatives from Jones’ sports management agency also referred inquiries to legal counsel.
