SUMMARY
- In a recent viral video, he was seen attending a stand-up comedy show.
- Reportedly, Jones was intoxicated and started heckling the standup comic and YouTuber Def Noodles.
The current UFC heavyweight champion and one of the all-time greats, Jon Jones, finds himself again in the news. Jones, a UFC double champ, is known for his eccentric personality and unpredictable nature in and out of the octagon. The UFC fighter often ends up in the news for his antics and behavioral issues, which have landed him in some unexpected controversies.
Jones is currently the No. 2 ranked UFC men’s Pound-for-Pound fighter and last fought against Ciryl Gane at UFC 285. The headlined main event was dominated by his skills, and he made his return to the grandest stage after winning the UFC heavyweight championship. Since then, the champion has been out of action due to injury after tearing a pectoral tendon.
In a recent viral video, he was seen attending a stand-up comedy show. Reportedly, Jones was intoxicated and started heckling the standup comic and YouTuber Def Noodles, much to the surprise of many. The comic made remarks on the UFC fighter’s antics, which the latter laughed off along with the crowd.
Intoxicated Jon Jones heckles comedian Def Noodles
The banter between the UFC champion and the comedian started when the latter commented on Jones being drunk. The UFC fighter responded by agreeing to the accusation and appreciating the comic’s work. The standup further questioned Jones, “How did you actually stumble upon this place so you like just blackout drink” to which Jones didn’t have a clear answer. This made him question Bones further about whether it was only alcohol that he had taken.
The ESPN Jon Jones Arrest Tale Of The Tape… pic.twitter.com/ZXoRbxgyL2
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As per reports, Jones tested positive for cocaine and was also involved in other substance abuse, which has landed him in uncomfortable situations. He ended up appreciating the comics, stating, “Honestly I have been trying to find the amusement in it, and you guys have been awesome so far” but following it by taunting, “None of you guys have been funny so far,” which left everyone confused.
Recent controversies of Jon Jones and his fiancée Jessie Moses
Reportedly, Jon Jones has a history of inappropriate behaviors, which are looked upon as the dark side of the champion. This has certainly, to a large degree, been due to the involvement of drugs and alcohol in his personal life. He was reported as hit-and-run by the Albuquerque, New Mexico, police in 2015, facing charges and a fine. Jones was arrested for driving under the influence (DWI) in 2012 and was bailed out by his mother.
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One of his most serious charges involves a domestic violence arrest in 2021. This was just a day after Jones was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame for his fight with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC 165. According to MMA Fighting, a 9-1-1 call was made by a hotel security guard when Jones’s youngest daughter requested help, claiming there was a domestic incident between the UFC fighter and his fiancée, Jessie Moses.
The double champion has apologized many times for his behavior and accepted the consequences and criticism of his inner demons. Fans hope to see the champion get clean and work on his constant relapses for his career and his family’s well-being.