Matching Jon Jones up against the top 5 UFC heavyweights

#4. Jon Jones vs. Derrick Lewis

Derrick Lewis lands a cross on Daniel Cormier at UFC 230

Jon Jones going up against Derrick Lewis would be huge. Lewis is among the most entertaining fighters to ever compete in the UFC. 'The Black Beast' has been fighting in the UFC for nearly a decade. The entire division fears his devastating power. With twelve KOs, he holds the record for most knockouts in heavyweight history. He has won 16 of his 22 fights in the promotion.

The power puncher will be quite the challenge for Jon Jones. Lewis is among the biggest heavyweights in the business. He uses his size to mount and finish his opponents with massive punches. Many fighters have dominated him only to be knocked unconscious with one clean shot.

On paper, Jon Jones surpasses the man from Houston with his skillset. But no one can disregard the 36-year-old's legendary knockout power.

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#3. Jon Jones vs. Stipe Miocic

Stipe Miocic is arguably the greatest heavyweight champion in UFC history. He holds the record for most heavyweight title fight wins, as well as most title defenses. Apart from Jones, he is the only other man to have beaten Daniel Cormier twice.

The Ohio-born heavyweight made his UFC debut in 2011 and defeated Joey Beltran. Miocic has beaten legends like Fabrício Werdum, Mark Hunt, Junior dos Santos, as well as current champ Francis Ngannou.

'The Silencer' is a technical striker and wrestler. He may not be among the hardest-hitting heavyweights, but he picks his shots. In almost all of his fights, Miocic sets the pace. When faced with more powerful opponents, he uses his wrestling to neutralize their power and dominate them with superior boxing.

Jon Jones and the 39-year-old are both very well-rounded fighters. Both deploy precision strikes, kicks, elbows, knees, and takedowns to full effect.