UFC: arrested Jon Jones reveals he suffers from ‘memory loss’, ‘anxiety’ and ‘ADD’ in new police bodycam footage

UFC light heavyweight champion Jones fails a series of sobriety tests before being escorted away in handcuffs

Jones says ‘everything’s been going so bad’ as he struggles to hide his emotions during a fourth arrest

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Jon Jones walks to his corner during his title defence against Dominick Reyes at UFC 247 in Houston, Texas. Photo: AFP

Published: 3:08pm, 29 Mar 2020Updated: 3:08pm, 29 Mar 2020

Police footage has emerged of UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones’ arrest in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Thursday.

The 32-year-old Jones, who was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI), negligent use of firearm, possession of an open [alcohol] container, and no proof of insurance, appeared anxious on police officer Brian Johnson’s bodycam. The footage was obtained from the Bernalillo County District Attorney by MMA Junkie.

In the video, Jones is seen sitting in his vehicle as he is approached for his details and an interview. Jones said he had consumed “a drink” of “Vodka” before getting into his car. He was then asked to step out of his vehicle for further questioning and a field sobriety test.

Jones encountered difficulties in understanding some of the physical and aptitude tests instructions before struggling to complete them. During the first walk-in-a-straight-line test, he asked the officer for clarification and a restart after revealing he has “really bad” short-term memory loss and attention deficit disorder because he “gets punched in the head for a living”.

Jones said he was going “stir crazy” from his family at home and went for a drive around town. He said he was “being nice” and conversing with homeless people from his vehicle.

Following the tests, Jones is told to turn around as he is handcuffed and officially placed under arrest. Jones then becomes visibly emotional, repeating the phrase “I have anxiety”.