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Jon Jones denies being arrested after threatening to ‘kill’ a DFSI drug testing agent at his home

Jon Jones denies being arrested after he threatened to 'Kill' a DFSI drug testing agent at his homeJon Jones is once again attempting to set the record straight after being accused of physically threatening an anti-doping…

Jon Jones denies being arrested after he threatened to 'Kill' a DFSI drug testing agent at his home

Jon Jones is once again attempting to set the record straight after being accused of physically threatening an anti-doping agent who visited his home last month.

On Friday, news broke that DFSI agent Crystal Martinez had filed a report with Albuquerque police stating that the UFC heavyweight champion had threatened to “kill” her and had briefly stolen her cell phone while she was attempting to collect a urine sample. According to Martinez, Jones was initially compliant with the request but then quickly became frustrated. At one point, he reportedly picked up Martinez’s phone and filmed a video complaining about the drug testers in his garage before putting the phone in his pocket and refusing to return it.

Jon Jones

Martinez also alleges that Jones told her and another tester in tow, “Why you f*cking people come so early, do you know what happens to people who come to my house, they end up dead.”

As a result, Jones has been charged with assault and was issued a court summons at his home. Shortly after, reports began to emerge claiming that ‘Bones’ had been arrested. Taking to social media, the MMA icon confirmed that he was not taken into custody, and once again denied the accusations of assault.

Jon Jones

“Hello everyone, I wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating this morning,” Jones wrote on X. “I woke up to false reports that I had been arrested. I have not been arrested. In fact, I am currently in Texas with my daughters at a volleyball tournament. I must admit, it’s disappointing to have to clarify these things again, but I understand that I may be an easy target given some of my past issues.

“It’s important to set the record straight and make sure the truth is told. I was recently visited by testers while I was celebrating a birthday and taking a nap. Upon waking up, I was caught off guard by the unprofessionalism and protocol by one of the testers which caused frustration leading me to use some profanity I regret.

“However, I want to emphasize that at no point did I threaten, get in anyone’s face, raise my voice to anyone, or engage in any form of assault. It’s unfortunate that false news has been spread without proper fact-checking. I want to assure you that I will vigorously defend myself against these baseless accusations. The truth is, the incident simply did not occur.”

Jon Jones

Jon Jones releases security cam footage

Before his latest statement on the subject, Jones shared security camera footage of the drug tester leaving his home and giving ‘Bones’ a high-five on her way out.

According to the police report, Jones suggested that Martinez was “unhappy because of offensive language he used in his garage.” As far as the alleged death threat, ‘Bones’ offered up a slightly different version of what he said: “Tell everyone at [DFSI] headquarters not to send people to my home so early because it could be a dangerous environment.”

Ultimate Fighting Championship has not yet released a statement regarding the matter.

Report – UFC star Derrick Lewis Arrested for reckless driving, Reportedly caught going 86 miles over speed limit

Derrick LewisUFC fighter Derrick Lewis was arrested in Harris County (Texas) for reckless driving. According to a report from ABC…

Derrick Lewis

UFC fighter Derrick Lewis was arrested in Harris County (Texas) for reckless driving.

According to a report from ABC 13 in Houston, ‘The Black Beast’ was allegedly clocked going almost three times the posted speed limit on Wednesday. He was charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor. Court reccords say Lewis was driving 136 mph in a 50 mph zone in a red Lamborghini. He allegedly passed a member of law enforcement while weaving in and out of traffic and making unsafe lane changes.

Lewis, 38, was given a $100 personal recognizance bond and released from custody the same day as his arrest. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 27.

The incident comes just days away from Derrick Lewis’ return to the Octagon. ‘The Black Beast’ is scheduled to headline the UFC’s return to Brazil this Saturday night against rising heavyweight contender Jailton Almeida. Neither Lewis nor the promotion has commented on the matter, but according to social media, Lewis is already in Sao Paulo.

After dropping four out of five, Derrick Lewis will look to build some momentum after scoring an epic flying knee knockout against Marcos Rogério de Lima just 33-seconds into their scrap at UFC 291 in July.

As for his opponent, Jailton Almeida heads into the main event riding a 14-fight win streak dating back to 2018. Under the UFC banner, ‘Malhadinho’ has earned five straight victories with four of them coming by way of finish in the first round. That includes his last outing where Almeida submitted Jairzinho Rozenstruik via a rear-naked choke at the 3:43 mark.

Jason “Mayhem” Miller Arrested AGAIN, Now Being Held on $1 Million Bail


(via HBO Sports)

At this point, there are few jokes left to be made at the expense of Jason “Mayhem” Miller, whose downward spiral over the past five years has seen him arrested for several acts of assault and engage in a standoff with Los Angeles SWAT members (a standoff which he live-tweeted) among other crimes and misdemeanors. It’s been nothing short of heartbreaking to witness, and made all the worse by the knowledge that the path on which he is currently traveling seems destined to end in only the darkest of ways.

Yet despite the many, many warning signs Miller has given off in recent years, the former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight was inexplicably booked in a match against fellow UFC alum Luke Barnatt for Italian promotion VenatorFC this coming May — a story that was immediately undercut by Miller’s subsequent arrest for driving under the influence.

As you might expect, we are not about to deliver the news that Miller has made a miraculous recovery and has rededicated himself to the sport that made him such a notorious and likable personality to begin with. No, we’re here to tell you that “Mayhem” has been arrested YET AGAIN, and the best thing we can say is that thankfully no one was hurt.

Details after the jump.

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(via HBO Sports)

At this point, there are few jokes left to be made at the expense of Jason “Mayhem” Miller, whose downward spiral over the past five years has seen him arrested for several acts of assault and engage in a standoff with Los Angeles SWAT members (a standoff which he live-tweeted) among other crimes and misdemeanors. It’s been nothing short of heartbreaking to witness, and made all the worse by the knowledge that the path on which he is currently traveling seems destined to end in only the darkest of ways.

Yet despite the many, many warning signs Miller has given off in recent years, the former Strikeforce and UFC middleweight was inexplicably booked in a match against fellow UFC alum Luke Barnatt for Italian promotion VenatorFC this coming May – a story that was immediately undercut by Miller’s subsequent arrest for driving under the influence.

As you might expect, we are not about to deliver the news that Miller has made a miraculous recovery and has rededicated himself to the sport that made him such a notorious and likable personality to begin with. No, we’re here to tell you that “Mayhem” has been arrested YET AGAIN, and the best thing we can say is that thankfully no one was hurt.

Details after the jump.

According to FOX Sports (via TMZ), Miller was nabbed yet again by Orange County police following “an incident that took place in January where the former UFC middleweight allegedly vandalized a tattoo shop with graffiti.” Due to the apparently extensive nature of the damage he inflicted (and the fact that he was out on bail when he committed the crime in question), Miller is currently being held on a bail of 1 million goddamn dollars.


(Props: @SoozieCoozie)

One would imagine that this latest arrest will serve as the beginning and end of Miller’s expected return to the cage, but given how fiercely Venator FC president Frank Meranda defended Miller upon signing him, who knows what will happen to the former Strikeforce star.

What’s that? You say that you didn’t hear about Meranda’s defence? Well strap in for this one, Nation, because not only did the Venator president pen a (poorly-worded) press release condemning those of us who thought that putting Miller back in the cage was an inhumane cash grab as “idiots,” but he also personally took to Twitter to tell our buddy The Naked Gambler to “suck his dick.”

No joke. Here’s a sample of said press release:

Be fined (sic) does not make Miller a criminal to my eyes. I will not cancel any match for this reason. Indeed, I find it absolutely disgusting the some press rage against a person who is working hard in the gym to get back doing what he loves: Fighting in the cage.

For all the poor idiots who continue to speak of the mental condition of Miller. Miller is a born actor. These days he’s proving his qualities with never ending jokes on the internet and twitter. He was not “drunk” when he said Josh Barnett instead of Luke Barnatt. He is just doing with great skills his PR job, above all with no trash talk and without offending anyone as it’s quite normal in modern MMA, but with subtle irony, playing the character of “mental devastated” that every stupid in this world lightly gives to him without actually knowing him.

Jason Miller is not a saint. We do not defend what he has done wrong in the past. But we are happy and honored to give him the chance he deserves to show how the MMA can be a vehicle for the rebirth of a person.

For all who would like to see him alone and abandoned by everyone, I only have one word for you: be ashamed of yourself. I believe in Jason Miller. I’ll give this guy his chance.

Right, because we and the state of California have not given Miller enough chances already. The shame…it’s constricting my heart like a boa.

Venator has decided to opt for a less aggressive response this time around, though, writing on their official Facebook page that “Venator FC is aware of the situation involving Jason Miller” and “We take this matter seriously and we will act accordingly once we gather more information.”

“Act accordingly.” Oh, I can see Meranda’s statement now…

“In my eyes, spray-painting a tattoo shop does not make you a criminal. If it did, then Banksy would basicly be Hitler. Everyone knows that there are only two *real* crimes in this world: rape and murder. Jason Miller is not a saint, but he hasn’t committed either of those yet, so I c no reason why he shouldn’t be allowed to fight. In fact, we here at Venator FC our fully prepared to pay Miller’s legal fees, and think that all of you MMA media pussies should just shut the fuck up already and quit your bitching.

Suck my dick,
Frank Meranda”

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Fomer WEC Champ Brian Bowles Arrested on Possession of Meth, Other Drug Charges

Veteran MMA fighter Brian Bowles reached rarefied air in 2009 when he captured the WEC bantamweight title. Five years later, it seems he’s come all the way back down the mountain. Bowles and an associate were reportedly arrested earlier in January in Bowles‘ Georgia home and charged with multiple drug offenses, including the possession of […]

Veteran MMA fighter Brian Bowles reached rarefied air in 2009 when he captured the WEC bantamweight title. Five years later, it seems he’s come all the way back down the mountain. Bowles and an associate were reportedly arrested earlier in January in Bowles‘ Georgia home and charged with multiple drug offenses, including the possession of […]

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BJ Penn Arrested: Latest Details, Updates and More

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Nick Diaz Arrested on Multiple Charges Ahead of UFC 183

Nick Diaz, one half of the much-anticipated, too-good-to-be-true superfight with Anderson Silva at UFC 183 in January 2015, was recently arrested.  The Lodi News-Sentinel‘s James Striplin provided the initial report, citing “suspicion of DUI, obstructing a police officer, destruction of evidence and driving with a suspended license” as the reasons for Diaz‘s Sept. 6 arrest. The destruction of evidence […]

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