Jones has been debilitated by Light Heavyweights who've chopped at his legs, so the logic is that Heavyweights who generate far more power could do even more damage; the durability of Jones' legs are what's in question.
That we don't know until we see it. He might improve his cardio by not needing to cut any weight, also strenght. Obviously losing some speed.
He's tall and lanky, but is he truly a big LHW when he can make 205 without any problems most of the time (when guys like RDA and Poirier go through life and death to make their LW limit; both fighters have actually admitted this) when guys like DC look like they came out of a "camp" when doing so.
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Everybody had an optimal weight ! Jones look like around 220-222 lbs !
That's exactly what they'll do. They had to respect DC because DC could hurt them bad if they didn't. Jones is gonna be a mediocre HW if he can't get punching power. Here's to hoping the extra mass will give him some serious power otherwise he's fucked.
Absolutely valid point regarding Jon's brothers. That said, Jon's most effective bodyweight isn't necessarily derived as a function of his family.
Does The Predator or Stipe have a chance against this BEAST?
