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Jon Jones Reveals Severe Arthritis, Career in Jeopardy

2/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jon Jones, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, says he has severe hip arthritis.
He states the information came from a private conversation secretly recorded at a recent Houston event.
Daniel Cormier says Jones may be nearing the end of his career.
Cormier notes the Meta glasses recording device is hard to miss and that Dana White has denied Jones's requests to fight.

History

Historical Context

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debuted on November 12, 1993, in Denver, Colorado, founded by Art Davie and Rorion Gracie to showcase various martial arts. The inaugural event attracted 86,592 pay-per-view subscribers, highlighting the sport's potential. As fighters like Jon Jones face health challenges, discussions on athlete safety and regulations are increasingly relevant in the evolving landscape of mixed martial arts.

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Story summary

Jon Jones, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter, says he has severe hip arthritis.
He states the information came from a private conversation secretly recorded at a recent Houston event.
Daniel Cormier says Jones may be nearing the end of his career.
Cormier notes the Meta glasses recording device is hard to miss and that Dana White has denied Jones's requests to fight.

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