https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_heavyweight_(MMA)
Hm
>The UFC's light heavyweight limits between 186 and 205 lbs. (84 to 93 kg)
That's 9kg/19lb difference, max
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Jones
Height 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) Weight 205 lb (93 kg; 14.6 st)
Now he's going for the heavyweight category...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavyweight_(MMA)
>The heavyweight division in mixed martial arts (MMA) generally groups fighters between 206–265 lb (93.4–120.2 kg).
That's 27kg/59lb difference, max, three times more...
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Thing is, some people are naturally born in that category, while others can eventually reach that category. Bones matter...
He was among the tallest/strongest in his former category, now in the heavyweight... He's going to be average
>Jones, 33, currently weighs 240 pounds
Let's see how that turns out
Yeah, and they can typically cut 20 pounds or more easily. He hasnt been very impressive lately. but he is jacked now. I think its just gonna come down to who has the best night, him or Stipe (if it happens)
Edfit: actually my money would be on Stipe
Technically from what I've seen he's rather good, he didn't invent hot water but good on stand up and on the ground, and in between, no particular flaw. Except again he's been mostly dealing with opponents smaller than him
If you look in this video it's clear, while they are all big names, or rather "former" big names (they aren't in their prime anymore), they are all smaller https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ebeQBYvWKsw
Example https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinton_Jackson
Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight 265 lb (120 kg; 18 st 13 lb)
June 20, 1978 (age 42)
Even quinton jackson who's heavier, is much smaller and much older (and much fatter)
See what he did here? https://youtu.be/ebeQBYvWKsw?t=172 Rushing on a hook and taking it in the skull instead of the chin in order to close the distance? Ok it works... But that's typically the type of stunt that might turn fatal against a brock lesnar type for instance
Watch his last two fights, yes he used to be a genius, not so much in the last fights.
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