5 reasons why Daniel Cormier needs to fight Jon Jones one last time

#5 The lack of competition for Jones at Light Heavyweight

A major upset for Smith or a walk in the park for Jones?

The Light Heavyweight Champion is leagues above the current crop of contenders in the 205 lbs division. It doesn't matter whether he is juiced or not, Jones is an insanely gifted fighter in a division that doesn't have an exciting prospect with the credentials to take him down.

Dominick Reyes is the only undefeated fighter in the top ten with a 10-0 record but he needs a few more wins against top-ranked opponents to warrant a title shot. Jan Blachowicz, Corey Anderson and Thiago Santos are the only other fighters who are in contention but none of them seem convincing enough as a threat to Bones.

The #3 ranked Anthony Smith deserves a shot at Jones but we can't help but think of the American as a heavy underdog. Anything can happen in the world of MMA of course, as Jones is human too, but for all intents and purposes, it may just be a warm-up fight for the champion before he moves on to a stiffer test.

Yes, Cormier may not seem like a major obstacle either considering his dismal record against Jones but he knows him better than anyone else currently in the Light Heavyweight division.

They say third time's a charm, eh...

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So what are your thoughts? Would you like to see DC vs. Jones III? Valesquez too volunteered for a fight against Jones if Cormier retires. Where do Lesnar and Stipe Miocic fit in?

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