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Jon Jones reveals he ‘qualifies for a hip replacement’ due to severe arthritis diagnosis in worrying career update

Jon Jones has revealed a frightening diagnosis that could spell the end of his legendary fighting career. The former two-division UFC champion retired from MMA last year after initially agreeing to a $30million fight with Tom Aspinall to unify the heavyweight division.

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Jon Jones Rejects DC Wrestling Match, Cites 'Severe Arthritis'

Jon Jones has turned down a trilogy with Daniel Cormier in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) wrestling promotion. Jones revealed that his fighting days are likely over due to severe arthritis in his hip, as he faces a potential total hip replacement.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 4

Jon Jones Blames ‘Severe Arthritis’ For Turning Down Wrestling Daniel Cormier In RAF

While the influencer world has shifted its attention to boxing, with everyone trying to become a boxer, the UFC is moving in a different direction. Current and former fighters are turning toward wrestling showdowns, from Yoel Romero to Arman Tsarukyan, with everyone showing their class.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3

Jon Jones’ 'Severe' Medical Update Ends Daniel Cormier RAF Match, Puts UFC White House Plans in Jeopardy

Jon Jones has spent most of his career looking indestructible, and maybe that’s why every comeback rumor around ‘Bones’ still hits different. And when names like Daniel Cormier and Alex Pereira get tossed into the mix, the imagination runs wild.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1

Jon Jones Reacts to His Name Coming Up in Epstein Files

Last year, the US Department of Justice released a massive batch of documents tied to the Epstein files. The disclosure revealed some dire details, with nearly three million pages, around 180,000 images, and more than 2,000 videos made public.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 31

Concerned Jon Jones told fighter to ‘live to fight another day’ after suffering brutal injury during DBX 5

Jon Jones didn’t want to see one of his fighters carry on after suffering a brutal injury during his DBX 5 fight. Following his retirement from the UFC, ‘Bones’ has spent a lot of his time promoting Dirty Boxing, the promotion he co-owns alongside fellow former UFC star, Mike Perry.

MMA News / HITC / January 31

Jon Jones gives concerning update over potential Alex Pereira UFC White House fight

Jon Jones has admitted that a potential UFC White House fight with Alex Pereira remains out of his control as uncertainty continues around the proposed matchup.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

'They Hate-Like Each Other' – Javier Mendez Weighs in on Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s Complicated Rivalry

In recent times, fans got news of Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier fighting in a wrestling match. This reignited their rivalry as both have hated each other, and their rivalry is one of the best in the whole MMA world.

Buffalo Bills News / Dice City Sports / January 23

Jon Jones Takes Down Gable Steveson In Training Video

Jon Jones is once again inserting himself into the future of mixed martial arts this time as a mentor. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been working

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Form Police Nitpick Jon Jones’ Squat as Heavyweight Champ Reps 405 Pounds

Usually, heavy weights are not lifted by the fighters of MMA as lifting heavy weights causes brutall injury to them. For example, Fighter works more on their Cardio as well as Endurance while Preparing to fight.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 20

UFC legend Jon Jones offers stunning prediction before next Gable Steveson MMA fight

Even though the book may not be quite closed on his own combat sports legacy, future UFC Hall of Famer Jon Jones appears to be all-in on helping Gable Steveson advance his MMA career.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 19

Alex Pereira Takes Shot at Jon Jones and the UFC Legend Fires Back

Alex Pereira took a playful but pointed jab at one of MMA’s greatest legends. And Jon Jones wasn’t about to let it slide. Pereira, one of the UFC’s biggest stars and the reigning light heavyweight champion, has gone viral in recent days after revisiting the tire shop in Brazil where he once worked before his meteoric rise in combat sports.

Matt Damon recalls Jon Jones tearing through UFC heavyweights after late night partying

Matt Damon was scrolling through social media when he came across the story about Jon Jones spending a night out partying before taking down six heavyweight stars the next day, and it left him stunned.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 19

Jon Jones Warns Alex Pereira – ‘Be Careful What You Wish For’

Jon Jones delivered a rebuttal to Alex Pereira, as momentum builds for a showdown at the UFC White House event this summer. The exchange was ignited by a video Pereira filmed at the Brazilian tire shop where he worked before his fighting career.

MMA News / HITC / January 18

Jon Jones warns Alex Pereira after latest call out, ‘You’d be a good one…’

Jon Jones has sent a stark warning to Alex Pereira after the Brazilian champion reignited talk of a potential super fight with a viral video callout. Alex Pereira and Jon Jones are two of the most dominant names in UFC history, and their rivalry has become one of the sport’s biggest talking points.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 17

Dana White Still Doesn’t Trust Jon Jones

Jon Jones, a former two-division UFC champion, announced his retirement in June 2025 only to reverse course almost immediately after President Donald Trump revealed plans for a UFC event on the White House lawn.

MMA News / HITC / January 17

Ex-UFC and WWE star who beat Jon Jones twice open to giving him a chance for revenge

Jon Jones doesn’t have many losses on his record, but the handful of men who beat him always seem willing to take another shot. Jones has recently stirred up his old feud with Daniel Cormier, even though he’d previously said he was ready to move on from their rivalry.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 16

Former UFC and WWE star who beat Jon Jones twice is willing to offer him a shot to avenge his losses

One of the few men to have a win over Jon Jones is open to running it back with him. Jones has recently re-ignited his feud with Daniel Cormier after claiming that he was willing to bury the hatchet with his former opponent.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 16

Jones Vs. Pereira Moves A Step Closer

The prospect of a Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira fight has moved a step closer following Dana White’s latest comments. The two fighters have expressed their wish to face each other at the UFC White House card in June.

MMA News / HITC / January 11

Jon Jones labels unbeaten UFC star ‘one of the top fighters on the planet’

Jon Jones believes this champion could compete for titles across four different UFC weight classes. As one of the most accomplished fighters in UFC history and a frequent name in the greatest-of-all-time conversation, Jones is known for his sharp eye for talent.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 9

Jon Jones: 'He Wants to Be Enemies Forever'

For a brief moment, it looked like one of the UFC’s most toxic rivalries might finally be cooling off. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier, once defined by personal animosity and championship stakes, entered ALF Global’s Alf Reality as opposing coaches with what appeared to be a renewed sense of maturity.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 8