>But I wonder if he has the hand speed and movement to really
>go in at 205. I'm sure he'll smother people who he can catch
>but I don't know how he's going to lock up Bones or Gustafson
>or any of the high level guys at that weight. Hell, I think
>Sonnen could give him a run just because of his activity level
>if he comes in as hot (juiced?) as he did in his big,
>non-Bones fights.


Quiet as kept, Jones' straight up regular boxing skills aren't all that great, at least compared to Gustavson's and Texeria's. I think Cormier will definitely have problems getting inside Jones' legs via his kicks. And somewhat like you are alluding to, I think Gustavson and Texeria will test Cormier's chin since they move very well and IMO have superior boxing skills. Of course, if they are close enough to box with him, it's very likely he should be able to take them down, at least he's shown superb takedown skills as a heavyweight. Can't say I agree with you in terms of him Chael posing a serious threat to him because Cormier has superior boxing and wrestling IMO.