Stipe doesnt know how to manage distance

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Loss to DC because he was fighting DC super close.

Lost to Struve because he fought him like a normal fighter, instead of using quick in/outs.

As good as his jab is, he doesnt know how to use it to establish an advantage on distance.

Agreed or disagree?
 
Not bothered, this card is just too compelling.
 
Disagree. He's actually very good with distance control. Fighting DC close was a choice, wanting to discomfort him with pressure; that turned out to the wrong move, but it wasn't because of inability to manage distance (more like difficulty in managing to keep his hands up).

Struve's length probably did pose a problem for his distance management at the time, as relatively green as he was. I mean, it was less than a year after his debut in the UFC! But there were many other factors involved that made that fight a perfect candidate for becoming a classic "prospect loss." And Stipe certainly has improved since those days.
 
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