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UFC fighter Jon 'Bones' Jones went off on an Albuquerque, New Mexico cop last week after he was pulled over and ticketed for allegedly drag racing.

Jones, who is already on 18 months probation for fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident in April 2015, vehemently denied drag racing and speeding in his Corvette.

"I did not drag race a Cadillac," he told the officer. "I did not break the speeding limit at all and I did not take off at a high speed. I cannot wait for you to prove that I was drag racing because I know I did not."

Jones became increasingly agitated as the conversation continued. He called the cop a liar and at one point attempted to call his lawyer.

Read a partial transcript of the exchange via TMZ below.

Jones: "Calling my lawyer, to ask him about this paper work. I’m sure I have the right to do that, buddy ... fuckin’ liar. I can’t believe you.”

Cop: “Well believe it, cuz I’m not joking.”

Jones: "For no reason. Fucking with me for no reason. What’s your name?"

Cop: “Officer Brown. It’s on your ticket, sir.”

Jones: “Can’t fucking believe you. You’re ridiculous.”

Cop: “Just doing my job.”

Jones: “No, you’re not just doing your job. You’re fuckin’ picking this Corvette out for no reason. Blaming me for all this shit that you know isn’t true.”

Jones: "You’re ridiculous … I used to really respect … fuckers like you.”

Cop: “You’d rather I just turn my head and let you be a nuisance to the citizens?”

Jones: “I am not a nuisance to the citizens.”

Cop: “I have sworn to protect the citizens from people like you, Mr. Jones. Please don’t dig around in your car.”

Jones: “I was looking for a pen. Give me the fucking shit. Can’t believe you. Ridiculous.”

Cop: “Well believe it. Cuz it’s the truth, sir.”

Jones: “Ridiculous. You’re a fucking liar. Good luck trying to prove that I was speeding because you know that I wasn’t.”

Jones later issued an apology.

"I was not drag racing nor was I speeding. I did not get a speeding ticket," he said. "I was driving within the speed limit of the 35mph zone. I feel that police used a technicality to ticket me for drag racing, for simply revving my engine and acknowledging some of my local fans. I regrettably said words to the police officer out of frustration, for which I apologize for, but I do feel this was excessive."

The UFC also issued a statement.

"We are aware of the situation and are looking into the matter. We've also been in touch with Jon's team regarding the matter."

Daniel Cormier (left) will defend his light heavyweight title against Jon Jones at UFC 197.

Jones is preparing to fight Daniel Cormier at UFC 197 on April 23rd in an attempt to get back the light heavyweight championship he was stripped of after last year's hit and run accident.

Watch the video of Jones being pulled over last week above and let us know what you think in the comment section below.

**UPDATE**

Jon Jones turned himself in to Albuquerque police on Tuesday, March 29, after a judge issued a warrant for his arrest following the drag racing citation he received last week.

"Jon and his team are taking this very seriously and we will let the legal process play out," a rep from EAG Sports Management, which represents the fighter said, via TMZ. "We are confident he will be released once he has an opportunity to explain to the judge the facts in this case." 

"For the police to be correct, the judge is going to have to find Jon revving his engine constitutes drag racing. He wasn't speeding, he was not driving recklessly. All Jon did was rev his engine to acknowledge a fan," Jones' lawyer, Vincent Ward, told ESPN.

Jones' probation stems from a hit-and-run accident on April 26, 2015. According to various reports, he ran a red light and crashed a rented Buick SUV into another vehicle driven by a pregnant woman. He then fled the scene on foot.

The victim, Vanessa Sonnenburg, suffered a broken arm as a result of the accident.

At this time the UFC has not indicated what it would do if legal issues force Jones out of his upcoming championship fight with Daniel Cormier, scheduled for April 23.

"UFC is aware that Jon Jones turned himself into the Albuquerque Police Department this morning for a potential probation violation stemming from a traffic stop last week," the organization said in a statement issued Tuesday. "UFC has been in touch with Jones' legal team and will have no further comment until the organization has had appropriate time to gather necessary information."

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