
Jon Jones has once again found himself at the centre of controversy following a road rage incident in Albuquerque, New Mexico this weekend. The former UFC champion was filmed confronting another driver in a video that quickly spread online.
The incident adds to a long list of off-cage issues that have followed Jones throughout his career. His history with driving-related offences continues to shape public perception of the MMA legend.
In 2015, Jones was sentenced to probation after a hit-and-run crash involving a pregnant woman. More recently, charges tied to a February 2025 accident were dropped after prosecutors accepted his alibi as credible.
Footage circulating on social media shows Jones exiting his vehicle and confronting a driver identified as Bryan Beltran. The exchange was recorded using Meta Glasses, capturing a tense roadside argument.
Beltran claimed Jones nearly hit him three times before the confrontation and admitted he flipped him off without recognising who was driving. The situation escalated quickly once both men stopped.
“What, bro? What are you tryna get into? You almost f—— hit me, bro,” Beltran said.
Jones then replied, “You gotta calm down, bro,” before being told, “Bro, you gotta learn how to drive.”
This guy got into a road-rage incident with Jon Jones
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) April 5, 2026
️ Jon Jones: “You gotta calm down bro. You gotta relax yourself bro.”
(via IG / bryanbeltran06) pic.twitter.com/g8qOyUmwkK
The former two-weight UFC champion responded, “No, you gotta relax yourself, bro,” before flipping him off.
The clip has since gained traction online, fuelling debate around the fighter’s behaviour behind the wheel.
This is not the first time Jones has gone viral due to footage captured on Meta Glasses. Earlier this year, a private conversation about his health was leaked online without his knowledge.
In the clip, ‘Bones’ revealed he suffers from severe arthritis and qualifies for a hip replacement. He described significant pain during training and concerns about his long-term mobility.
The recording sparked concern among fans while also raising questions about privacy. Jones appeared frustrated that such personal details were shared publicly without his consent and appeared to impact his chances of a UFC return.
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