UFC light heavyweight champion Jon "Bones" Jones has been arrested on suspicion of DUI and other offenses after officers heard gunshots and found him in a parked car with a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor early Thursday, Albuquerque police said.
The 32-year-old Jones was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DUI, negligent use of firearms, possession of an open container of alcohol and no proof of insurance for a vehicle, police said.
Police said Jones was found in the driver's seat of a parked vehicle with the engine running about 1 a.m. Authorities said Jones showed signs of intoxication and a handgun and a half-empty bottle of liquor were in the vehicle.
Bernalillo County jail records indicate Jones was released after being booked.
The UFC announced it had been "in contact with Jones' management team and is currently gathering additional information".
Jones is arguably the most talented fighter in UFC history yet falling foul of the rules is nothing new for the champion.
He's failed two drug tests and was charged with driving under the influence in 2012 and in 2015 he was convicted of a hit-and-run charge.
Jones also pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct after originally being charged with battery last year for an incident involving a waitress at a strip club.
Jones (26-1) retained his light heavyweight title in February by beating Dominick Reyes by unanimous decision.
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