It’s all down to strategy. It’s dangerous af for Jones to spend too much time striking at HW, he probably wants the extra pounds so it makes takedowns easier to come by. Wrestling is the biggest advantage he has over almost all of the division.
Ciryl is the best active heavyweight on the roster
He’s the best active striker on the HW roster. Not sure how anyone could have confidence in his wrestling and grappling after what happened with Francis, who is comically the best wrestler he’s faced.
Bisping was blind and lame, Gane is in his prime
So because Derrick Lewis knocked out Oleinik and Blaydes and beat Francis that means he’s the best grappler on the roster