The UFC’s anti-doping program testing agent, Crystal Martinez, recently filed a police report in Albuquerque, New Mexico, accusing heavyweight champion Jon Jones of assaulting and threatening her life during a sample collection. The incident allegedly took place on March 30 at Jones’ residence, where Martinez claimed that Jones took her phone temporarily and threatened to kill her. Although an arrest summons was included in the report, there is no existing criminal charge against Jones at the moment.
In response to the allegations, Jon Jones took to social media to address the situation. He posted a video showing the testing agents leaving his home without incident, where they exchanged a friendly goodbye. Jones denied the accusations of threatening a drug tester’s life and clarified that although he was frustrated and used profanity out of frustration, the encounter ended amicably with no threats made.
Claims Made by Martinez
Martinez claimed that Jones initially cooperated with the testing agents but became agitated when he couldn’t provide a urine sample immediately. She also alleged that Jones seemed intoxicated and made threatening remarks towards the agents, stating that people who come to his house end up dead. Martinez further claimed that Jones threatened to sue them, adding to the tense situation during the sample collection.
Jones’ Legal History
Jon Jones, often regarded as the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, has had several legal issues outside of competition. These include multiple DUIs, a hit-and-run felony in 2015, and an arrest on domestic battery charges in 2021. Although the domestic battery charge was later dropped in a plea agreement, Jones’ history of legal troubles continues to raise concerns about his behavior outside of the octagon.
As of now, Jon Jones does not have a scheduled fight in the UFC. He was slated to defend his championship against Stipe Miocic last year but had to withdraw due to injury. With the recent allegations of assault and threats against a testing agent, Jones faces yet another challenge to his reputation both inside and outside the cage. The outcome of the police report and any subsequent legal action will determine the impact on Jones’ future in the UFC.