Jon Jones Signals He May Be Done After Hip Arthritis Leak as Pereira Pursuit Cools
The former two-division champion said he is prioritizing long-term health and family after a leaked remark that he qualifies for a hip replacement.
Overview
- Jones told Helen Yee during Super Bowl week that "I think I could be done," which outlets reported effectively halts talk of an Alex Pereira bout on a proposed White House card.
- He acknowledged severe arthritis and said his left hip already qualifies for replacement, comments first revealed from a privately recorded exchange.
- Jones criticized the person who secretly recorded the medical disclosure with smart glasses, calling the leak a breach of confidence.
- At the Celebrity Sweat event, he praised Demetrious Johnson, saying he would have to give his all to beat him and suggesting Johnson could submit NBA veteran Dwight Howard.
- Footage from the charity flag football game showed Howard escaping Jones for a touchdown, a clip widely referenced in coverage.