Funny, no footage from any of his last three fights (i.e., nearly the last 5 years). Jones is a shell of his former self at this point. This isn't 2012 anymore.
And none of the opponents in this gif nearly have as much reach as Pavlovich. That's something to consider when throwing these teep kicks. If Gus countered him and landed when he threw those, imagine a guy with more reach and more power.
You're right to say that Pavlovich got taken down pretty easily by Reem, and couldn't do anything when he was on his back. But prior to that takedown, Overeem didn't look like a man who wanted to stand and trade with that monster, who showed so much power, it was getting through his guard.