Two-time UFC rivals Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier reunited last month as coaches of a Russian spin-off of The Ultimate Fighter, sparking a strong response from fight fans. Talk began to spread about Jones and Cormier possibly competing in a trilogy match in Real American Freestyle wrestling, an upstart promotion years removed from their last fight in the Octagon.
Jones retired from MMA last summer before quickly withdrawing his retirement following the announcement of the UFC event at the White House. UFC CEO Dana White remains adamant that he will not allow Jones to star opposite the likes of Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall.
Fans were excited when Cormier and Jones both teased a possible showdown in wrestling or boxing. But Jones revealed a huge setback that will likely end any chance of him returning to any combat sport.
Jon Jones: Potential hip replacement that caps White House comeback attempt
Jones recently revealed a serious condition in a conversation with TikTok user Tripnotix.
“I have severe arthritis, and most people don’t know that,” Jones said.
“My left hip is covered in arthritis. I was actually eligible for a hip replacement. During my last training camp I was in so much pain.”
“I have a three-year-old son, and I want to use what I have left in my hips to play with his….”
Cormier retired from MMA after a trilogy loss to heavyweight legend Stipe Miocic in 2020. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2022 and has transitioned to broadcasting full-time.
As for what’s next for Jones, it sounds like he could potentially become the latest fighter to abruptly stop competing due to a hip replacement. Ben Askren announced his retirement under similar circumstances after a loss to Demian Maia in 2019.
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