Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was arrested on Friday on charges of misdemeanor battery domestic violence and injuring or tampering with a vehicle in Las Vegas.

Jones’ arrest comes hours after his induction into the UFC Hall of Fame. He was inducted with Alexander Gustafsson for their 2013 fight that was won by Jones.

Jones is currently held in the Clark County Detention Centre on a 12-hour hold with a bail bond of $8000, according to a CBS report.

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“The facts are still developing, we really do not know yet the full story so I am not going to make any comment until I have a chance to talk to Jon and until we see how this plays out,” ESPN quoted Jones’ advisor Richard Schaefer as saying.

Jones has had a history of arrests and drug test failures. This history has helped him create another history as he holds the record for being stripped of UFC titles on three occasions for behavioral reasons over a 13-year career.

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He had failed the sobriety test in March 2020 in New Mexico when the authorities responded to gun shot reports and charged him with   aggravated DWI, negligent use of a firearm, possession of an open container of alcohol and driving with no proof of insurance, according to CBS. Jones took a plea deal in the case and avoided prison.

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 He had a hit and run case back in 2015 due to injuries caused in the three-car accident. He fled the scene, leaving behind drug paraphernalia in the car. 

Jones has not been seen in the octagon since his February 2020 win over Dominick Reyes. Jones had defended his 205-pound title at UFC 247. The win set a new record of 14 victories in UFC title fights although Jones would vacate the belt shortly after in announcing a move to heavyweight.