Khamzat Chimaev Loses UFC Middleweight Title, Jon Jones Weighs In

Khamzat Chimaev suffered a loss to Sean Strickland in a closely-contested split decision at UFC event in May.

Chimaev had bulldozed through the middleweight division before capturing the title vs. Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago last August.

Jon Jones, the UFC legend, recognizes a weakness in Chimaev that must be fixed to return to the middleweight division's mountaintop.

Jones told Red Corner MMA that Chimaev should work on his weaknesses, maybe switch up his endurance routine, and spend more time on his back.

Chimaev had rarely been in precarious positions in the UFC prior to the Strickland loss, making Jones' points highly valid as Chimaev's road to redemption begins.

Chimaev is set on staying at middleweight and eyes a rematch with Strickland down the line.

Meanwhile, Jones predicts Ilia Topuria will rebound stronger after his unexpected setback, as Topuria is humble and honest about his performance.

Topuria failed to get himself together ahead of a would-be fifth round against Justin Gaethje, and the loss may not be corrected until early next year when he's finally 100 percent healthy.

Jones has shifted his priorities away from fighting into a more coaching-centric role, and it remains to be seen how Topuria and Chimaev bounce back.

Khamzat Chimaev's loss to Sean Strickland marked a turning point in his career, and with Jones' advice, he may come back stronger.

The UFC Middleweight Championship is up for grabs, and Chimaev is determined to regain his title.

Jon Jones' words hold true, and only time will tell if Topuria and Chimaev can bounce back from their losses.