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Jon Jones on Chimaev: Work on your back!
22 Jul
Summary
- Jon Jones advises Khamzat Chimaev to improve ground game.
- Chimaev lost a close split decision after tiring in his last fight.
- Chimaev is seeking a rematch with Sean Strickland.
UFC legend Jon Jones has shared his insights on Khamzat Chimaev's recent performance and future prospects. Following Chimaev's narrow split-decision loss, Jones emphasized the need for the fighter to address key areas of improvement.
Jones suggested that Chimaev should focus on his endurance and spend more time training on his back, developing his submission game. He believes that becoming comfortable in such positions will be crucial for Chimaev's comeback.
Despite a dominant first round, Chimaev's stamina appeared to fade, impacting his wrestling advantage. He is actively seeking a rematch against middleweight champion Sean Strickland, a fight he lost despite being a significant favorite.
While Chimaev reportedly considered moving up to light heavyweight, he remains focused on the middleweight division. Jones expressed confidence in Chimaev's potential to rebound, provided he diligently works on his perceived weaknesses and maintains a strong mindset after his first career loss.
