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Despite needing hip replacement, Jon Jones willing to fight at the White House

Story byJeff CainFri, February 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM UTC·2 min readA clip of former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones discussing his health and fighting future went viral on Thursday. A lifetime of combat sports has taken its toll on Jones' body. He revealed in the video that he has 'severe arthritis' in his left hip to the point of being approved for a hip replacement.“Bro, I have severe arthritis,” Jones disclosed during a conversation with UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley.

Despite needing hip replacement, Jon Jones willing to fight at the White House

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Key Highlights

  • “And most people don’t know that.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“My left hip is covered in arthritis.
  • I actually already qualified for a hip replacement.
  • [During] my last training camp, I went to bed in so much pain.”The conversation with Buckley wasn't intended to become public, but the cat is out of the bag now.
  • Jones released a statement confirming the medical diagnosis but indicated that he'd fight one last time if it's at the White House."If you're wondering if it's true, it is," Jones said in a statement to TMZ Sports.
  • "I'm grateful for all my battle scars, and if I could do it all over again, I absolutely would without hesitation. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"The UFC knows the extent of my arthritis.
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