Jon Jones offers Khamzat Chimaev advice after being ‘really surprised’ by his first UFC loss

Retired UFC legend Jon Jones, 38, has commented on Khamzat Chimaev's first UFC loss, which occurred at UFC 328 in May 2026 when Chimaev failed to defend the UFC middleweight title, ending his previously unblemished 15-0 record. Jones, who retired in 2025 after defending the UFC heavyweight title against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 in 2024, stated he was 'really surprised' by Chimaev's performance. The iconic fighter offered advice to the 32-year-old Russian-Emirati fighter following the setback.