Jones vs. Cormier: Highlighting Both Fighters' Greatest Skill Before UFC 182

Jon "Bones" Jones and Daniel "DC" Cormier have a plethora of skills between them, but they both have a specific quality that they need to accentuate if they hope to win Saturday's main event at UFC 182.

Jones is already the longest-reigning light heavyweight champion in UFC history, and Cormier is a two-time Olympian with an undefeated professional MMA record. If the fight credentials weren't enough to make this a must-see fight, the fact that both men hate each other only makes this bout more compelling.

Bleacher Report's Jeremy Botter seemingly agrees.

Check out some of the hype for this fight in the video below from the UFC's YouTube channel.

If you're reading this, there's a good chance you'll be watching the fight—or at least wishing you could. There may never have been a more universally approved main event in UFC history.

As much as this fight will be about emotion, it'll also be a chess match. Here's a look at the most important piece for both men.

Jon Jones' Use of Length and Height

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Aside from Alexander Gustafsson, every one of Jones' opponents has had to deal with a massive reach disadvantage. The champion stands 6'4", and his reach is a condor-like 84 inches. 

Against Cormier, Jones' length will be an even bigger component in the fight. The challenger is just 5'11", and his reach is only 72 inches. Length isn't everything, but when the advantage is that dramatic, and when the fighter with the edge is a master at taking advantage of the situation, it could be the determining factor.

Most tall fighters don't know how to use their length. Like Wladimir Klitschko, Jones has excellent spatial awareness. He knows when he's in range to strike and when his opponents can't reach him.

Before Cormier can have any success in Saturday's fight, he must find a way to close the distance. Obviously that is much easier said than done.

Daniel Cormier's Wrestling 

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Cormier's boxing skills are underrated. He has fast and powerful hands. He has shown them off in previous fights against the likes of Patrick Cummins and Antonio "Bigfoot" Silva.

While that part of DC's game deserves respect, his chances of winning begin and end with his ability to impose himself as a wrestler.

The former Olympian has perhaps the strongest wrestling base of any fighter in the UFC. He's a step above Chael Sonnen and Rashad Evans in this category—both of whom Jones has already dismantled.

Can Cormier prove to be any different? That's the million-dollar question that won't be answered until the two gladiators settle their differences in the Octagon.

All height and length references per FightMetric.com