""I think my best self is on its way, and that's a person without fighting, and I'm excited to forge this guy...I think I could be done," Jones told Helen Yee. "I know I am young enough to compete with some of the best fighters in the world, I'm healthy enough to compete with some of the best fighters in the world, but I've always been used to competing with the best in the world.""
""While \"Bones\" retired as the heavyweight champion last year, he returned to the testing pool soon after when the plan for a UFC White House event was announced. Jones was rallying for a White House matchup against Alex Pereira until recently. However, a recent conversation recorded on Meta glasses showed Jones revealing his arthritis. The former UFC double champ said that his left hip is severely compromised with arthritis and he is even considering hip replacement.""
Jon Jones (28-1) believes his best self may be a life without fighting and is considering retirement to preserve his legacy. Jones remains young and healthy enough to compete with top fighters but has always measured himself against the very best and does not want to continue until decline results in avoidable losses or damage. The decision followed an unauthorized leak revealing severe left-hip arthritis and potential need for hip replacement. Jones retired as heavyweight champion last year, re-entered the testing pool for a planned UFC White House event, and had pursued a matchup with Alex Pereira.
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