UFC Champion Jon Jones Implicated in Hit and Run

The Albuquerque Police Department announced on its Twitter page that it was looking for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones for questioning in relation to a Hit and Run that sent a 20 year old pregnant woman to the hospital with minor injuries late last night.

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UFC remained tight lipped about the incident until earlier this morning saying "that they were aware that police were looking for Jon Jones, but that they would reserve comment until further information is provided."  It remains uncertain if this will affect the already scheduled title fight between Jones and the number one contender Anthony Johnson scheduled for May 23rd.  The UFC  itself has neither cancelled nor postponed the bout as of this moment.

Of course this is not the first time Jones has been in trouble with the law.  Jones has had a prior DUI conviction and who could also forget last year's media fiasco that involved Jones' use of illicit drugs, mainly cocaine, with a televised interview and his less than 24 hour rehab stint.  It seems like the champion has produced quite a few headaches for its promoter. Of course nothing is clear whether he actually he was involved in the Hit and Run so it would be wrong for me to pass judgment at this time.

Whatever happens, Jones is expected to turn himself in today to respond to police questioning in relation to this matter.  As always I will try to inform you the readers of any developments to this story.  Feel free to leave a comment down below and subscribe to this blog.  You can also contact me via Google + and twitter @mmalegal2016.

UPDATE:

Police report was just release saying that several witnesses saw Jon Jones abandon his vehicle and take of running, including an off duty police officer.  Police officers searched the vehicle and found paperwork with Jon Jones name relating to MMA activities in the state of Nevada.  Police also found a pipe containing marijuana.  Several witnesses also stated that they saw Jones run back to his car grab a pile of cash which he stuffed into his pants.  The report names Jones not just a general description as in he is now a recognizable figure especially in the area of Jackson's MMA where Jones now calls home.

Now that the report is out it is looking even more dire for Jones.  It would be interesting to see if this initiates the personal conduct violations within Zuffa's contracts.  Also fleeing the seen of an accident is usually not a thing prosecutors take likely, which means the Albuquerque District Attorney may be pursuing max sentences for the alleged charges.

Zuffa must be really worried about what is going on as this affects yet another card that they have invested so much in with two titles on the line.  What do you think folks?

You can also read the entire police report by clicking here.