Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-33113496-20180707032540/@comment-32831664-20180707212205

@Nya @Kid Harry

I had to submit a draft of my PhD thesis to my supervisor and hence had to run pillar to post to get it done on time. As a result I haven't been here much.

I am a fan of both fighters, so I don't know who to pick. Yes! Stipe does throw short range punches as opposed to using his reach and they certainly have knock out power behind them as we saw against the likes of Werdum and JDS. Also, his footwork and head movement is pretty decent as seen against Ngannou. Further, DC's usual style of slipping under the punches of rangy fighters might land him in trouble against Stipe.

However, I don't reckon Stipe's size and reach would create too many problems for DC as has been advertised widely, for it is the kicking game of Jones that creates the most problems for DC. Something that Stipe lacks. Also, DC's wrestling acumen is certainly better than Stipe. In addition, DC's clinch game I feel is better, his dirty boxing tactics where he pulls on the neck of his opponent and punches when the opponent pulls their head back is pretty effective. Further, Stipe's TDD isn't that great, I remember Joey(?) taking down albeit a very green Stipe in his debut ufc match. Also, Stipe tends to get caught coming in as he did against Overeem, so if DC manages to catch him, he might be able to finish him on the ground.

As far as cardio is concerned, perhaps DC has the edge? The match could go either way but going into the later rounds I reckon DC has the advantage. But having said that Stipe remains dangerous throughout the match due to his power.

How do you guys see Ngannou vs Lewis? Both guys have terrible cardio, this one may not make it into the later rounds, both of them will probably throw the kitchen sink at each other right from the get go.

Chiesa vs Pettis.. This match has become sort of insignificant as Chiesa won't fight at 155 anymore and I don't see Pettis becoming Champ ever again. Perhaps, he will have better luck in Bellator and him using his last minute money grab tactics against Khabib and now Chiesa I suspect has pissed uncle Dana.