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Jon Jones' Hip Arthritis Clouds UFC Comeback Plans

2/19/2026

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  • UFC fighter Jon Jones announced his left hip arthritis may prevent his return to the octagon.
  • Alex Pereira, a UFC fighter, had aimed for a heavyweight fight against Jones at the UFC event on June 14.
  • Pereira remained optimistic, stating, “Whoever they put in front of me, I’ll be fighting.”
  • He is open to competing in light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions and respects all ranked fighters.