UFC Star Jon Jones Responds to Viral Road Rage Video

Jones claims he was the victim of 'bullying and intimidation' in the incident.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 9:11pm

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UFC legend Jon Jones has responded to a viral video showing an alleged road rage incident involving the fighter in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jones claims the other driver, a local car salesman, chased him down and tried to intimidate him, prompting Jones to stand up for himself. The car salesman said he had 'no hard feelings' towards Jones and hopes they can 'squash the beef' in the future.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about Jones' driving behavior and temperament, which have been issues for the fighter in the past. As a high-profile athlete, Jones' actions off the field of play can impact his public image and reputation. The video also highlights the growing problem of road rage incidents in the Albuquerque area.

The details

In the video, Jones can be seen exchanging words with the other driver, Bryan Beltran, after Beltran accused Jones of 'almost hitting' his vehicle multiple times. Jones appears to give an obscene gesture before walking away. Beltran later posted the video online, claiming he had 'no hard feelings' towards Jones but that the fighter 'might need to take some driving classes'.

  • The incident occurred on April 4, 2026 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The players

Jon Jones

A legendary two-weight UFC champion who has faced numerous personal and legal issues throughout his career.

Bryan Beltran

A car salesman based in Albuquerque who filmed the viral video of the alleged road rage incident involving Jon Jones.

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What they’re saying

“This kid proceeded to chase my car down for two blocks, revving his engine and trying to intimidate me. I am glad this happened to me and not one of the senior citizens in our community. I am proud of myself for standing up for myself and not allowing that kind of bullying or intimidation.”

— Jon Jones, UFC Fighter

“Driving up Central close to Eubank, when I was almost hit 3 times by the truck, even after I revved my car at him the first time it almost happened. He still almost hit me twice after that, so I flipped him off, then he proceeded to stop in the middle of the road, back up, and come into the same parking lot.”

— Bryan Beltran, Car Salesman

What’s next

It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken regarding this incident, such as potential charges or a meeting between Jones and Beltran to 'squash the beef' as Beltran suggested.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing issues Jon Jones has faced with his behavior off the field of play, which have threatened to overshadow his remarkable accomplishments as a UFC champion. It also speaks to the growing problem of road rage incidents in the Albuquerque area, which can put public safety at risk.