UFC champion Jon Jones allegedly involved in hit-and-run

UFC Light Heavyweight Jon Jones (21-1) has allegedly been involved in a hit and run car accident in New Mexico, early Sunday morning.

While no details have yet been confirmed, numerous media reports indicate the 27-year-old fighter was in an accidentally and allegedly ran a red light while under the influence. It has also been reported that cocaine was found on the scene.

Albuquerque Police tweeted about the incident, stating that the investigation was ongoing.

At this stage his UFC 187 title defence scheduled for May 23 against Anthony Johnson (19-4) is still on, however Jones may be pulled from the card should allegations turn out to be true.

This incident wouldn’t be Jones’ first controversial moment as champion. Shortly after his successful UFC 182 title defence against bitter rival Daniel Cormier (15-1), it was discovered that he tested positive for benzoylecgonine in his system prior to the bout.

Benzoylecgonine is the main metabolite of the drug cocaine.

He was fined $25,000 for violation of the UFC athlete’s code of conduct, and spent just 24 hours inside a drug rehabilitation facility.

Jones was just 23 when he defeated Mauricio Rua (22-10) to become the youngest champion in UFC history, and is currently ranked as the number one pound-for-pound fighter in the world.

The UFC is yet to comment on the incident, but there are many who will keep and eye out for their statement on the biggest star in mixed martial arts.