Jon Jones withdrew from the next fight due to health reasons

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Jon Jones withdrew from the next fight due to health reasons
UFC legend Jon Jones has been forced to withdraw from his next fight due to health issues. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This news attracted great attention among MMA fans, as everyone was eagerly awaiting Jones's fight. However, this time the main question was not "when?" but "why?".

According to Jon Jones, he cannot continue training because of pain in his left hip joint. He has been diagnosed with arthritis, a condition that seriously affects his mobility.

During one of the training camps, the pain intensified to such an extent that he was forced to lie down. Jones spoke openly about this in an interview with Bloody Elbow.

According to the athlete, he made this decision not only for his sports career but also for his life. Jon has a three-year-old son and emphasized that he prioritizes playing freely with his child and spending time with his family.

He stated that being a "hero in the octagon" is less important to him than being a "father at home." According to data, Jon Jones's professional MMA record is very impressive: 28 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no contest.

However, currently, his health comes first. The best approach for fans is to allow Jones to recover and not to rush him.

After all, big fights are still ahead. But without health, no championship belt matters.

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