UFC star Jon Jones recently revealed that he might need a hip replacement. This surprising statement came in a video shared on TikTok, where Jones was talking with UFC welterweight fighter Joaquin Buckley. In the video, Jones was asked about the possibility of a wrestling match against his former rival, Daniel Cormier. Jones’s response surprised many.
Jones, who at 38 years old is widely regarded as one of the best mixed martial artists of all time, has been a champion in two UFC weight classes. Although he initially announced his retirement, Jones has expressed interest in competing in a UFC event in June, he has even expressed his desire to fight against Alex Pereira at the White House. Speculation about a possible wrestling match against Cormier grew after they both trained in a Russian wrestling reality series. However, it seems that this confrontation is not in the plans. Jones hasn’t fought since he defended the heavyweight belt against Stipe Miocic in November 2024. In the last six years, he has only had three appearances.I have severe arthritis, and most people don’t know it. My left hip is covered in arthritis. In fact, I already qualify for a hip replacement. In my last training camp, I felt a lot of pain when lying down.
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