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Jon Jones Addresses Viral Arthritis Clip, Willing to "Put It All on the Line One Last Time" at the UFC White House

Despite qualifying for hip replacement due to severe arthritis, Jon Jones aims for a UFC bout at the White House, targeting a fight with Alex Pereira in June.

  • In a TikTok video, Jon Jones said `I have severe arthritis, and most people don't know that`, revealing to Joaquin Buckley his need for a hip replacement.
  • Over the past month, speculation grew after Jones and Cormier coached against each other on a Russian reality fight series, while the UFC tried booking Jones versus Tom Aspinall in 2025 before Jones retired.
  • Having last fought in November 2024, Jones, 38, holds a 28-1 record and is a two-weight UFC champion, widely regarded as the greatest MMA fighter of all time.
  • Shortly after his announcement, Jones has been campaigning to fight Alex Pereira at the White House, while downplaying a return to the Octagon, with no health concerns expressed.
  • The UFC has not announced any matchups for the White House event in June, despite Jon Jones repeatedly expressing interest in competing there.
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Bloody Elbow broke the news in on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
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