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Pereira stays ready as Jones’ arthritis reshapes UFC plans
sports10 days ago

Pereira stays ready as Jones’ arthritis reshapes UFC plans

Jon Jones revealed severe arthritis in his left hip, potentially needing a hip replacement, which could derail a planned June bout with Alex Pereira. Pereira says he remains interested in fighting at the White House event and is open to moving up to heavyweight if necessary, noting he’ll fight whoever is matched with him. The 205-pound division remains competitive as contenders beat each other, leaving Jones’ status a key factor for Pereira’s next move.

via MMA Fighting|
#alex-pereira#arthritis#heavyweight
Brown questions if UFC can deliver a record White House card without McGregor
sports13 days ago

Brown questions if UFC can deliver a record White House card without McGregor

Matt Brown questions UFC’s plan for a mega White House card on June 14, arguing the roster lacks enough star power—especially without Conor McGregor—to live up to the hype and doubting a six- to seven-fight lineup could be the biggest ever. He also questions a Jones-Pereira main event, notes the scarcity of top American stars for the event, and suggests Gaethje vs. Topuria might be the strongest matchup, though it may still fall short of expectations.

via MMA Fighting|
#conor-mcgregor#ilia-topuria#jon-jones
Jon Jones wrestles with arthritis as UFC comeback hinges on White House card
sports23 days ago

Jon Jones wrestles with arthritis as UFC comeback hinges on White House card

Jon Jones revealed in a leaked private conversation that he has severe arthritis in his left hip and may require a hip replacement, a diagnosis that casts doubt on a return to the Octagon. He’s publicly pursuing a high-profile fight, potentially at the June 14, 2026 White House UFC event, but UFC president Dana White has dismissed him as a main-event option. Jones addressed the leak via TMZ, stressing his willingness to fight if the payoff is worth the pain and that his comeback would depend on finding something truly special, while the UFC works to finalize the White House card lineup in the coming weeks.

via Bloody Elbow|
#arthritis#hip-replacement#jon-jones
Jones reveals severe arthritis and hip pain, ruling out Cormier wrestling showdown
sports24 days ago

Jones reveals severe arthritis and hip pain, ruling out Cormier wrestling showdown

Jon Jones says he suffers severe arthritis in his left hip, even qualifying for a hip replacement, and that pain would prevent him from pursuing a wrestling match with Daniel Cormier. He notes his focus on health and family (including his three-year-old son) as he contemplates future fights, with no current UFC schedule announced after his 2024 win over Stipe Miocic.

via MMA Fighting|
#arthritis#daniel-cormier#hip-replacement
Dana White Douses McGregor-Chandler Hopes for UFC White House Card
sports1 month ago

Dana White Douses McGregor-Chandler Hopes for UFC White House Card

Dana White says a Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler bout for the UFC White House event isn’t planned, with neither fighter reliably available; there are no official matchups announced yet as UFC readies the June card and considers potential options, while White remains wary of Jones’s commitment and keeps the lineup for 2026 still up in the air.

via MMA Fighting|
#conor-mcgregor#dana-white#jon-jones
Jon Jones apologizes to Dana White and discusses UFC fight plans
sports3 months ago

Jon Jones apologizes to Dana White and discusses UFC fight plans

Jon Jones publicly apologized to Dana White for previous disagreements and admitted he was wrong regarding the end of his UFC heavyweight title reign. He expressed hope to be part of a major fight at the White House in 2026, particularly interested in a bout against Alex Pereira, which he believes would be beneficial for the sport regardless of the outcome.

via Bloody Elbow|
#apology#dana-white#jon-jones