What is the ideal body type for MMA?

Anderson and jones' type of body.
Lengthy, rangy, tall
 
There isn't one. Successful/Great fighters adapt the right skills for their body type and have the other intangibles that make great fighters. IQ, heart, athleticism, etc. Some fighters have the the intangibles, but try to employ skills that aren't adequate for their body types. For example, you probably shouldn't be a Tae Kwon Do stylist if you're shaped like Kelvin Gastelum or DC.
 
The best body type for mma?
The exact opposite of CM Punk.
 
There is no ideal body type for MMA. If anything, you can argue that certain body types are ideal for certain skill sets.
 
There is a fighting style for each body type
 
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