Anyone else think DC has a better chance of beating Stipe than Jones?

[Megalodon]

Although I largely favour Stipe against both, and Jones beat DC, I feel like DC has a much better (still slim) chance of beating Stipe than Jones does as far as match up goes.

Jones struggled against Alex's size, reach and boxing, when you add in Stipe's legit HW boxing power I don't know how Jones would deal with him considering how weak his hands are.

At least with Stipe and DC, both are boxing orientated strikers so DC at least has a chance to land a big punch.

 

[Arm Barbarian]

Hard to say.

DC has the better hands, but Jones has a crazy arsenal of elbows and kicks.

 

[OriginMMA]

Kicks has been the deciding factor in both the Jon fights. Cormier said he wasnt prepared for the body work of Jones which Stipe doesn’t really have. Should be interesting but I wouldn’t be surprised if Stipe puts him away with them hands.

 

[ThierryAlvarez]

What version of Bones are you talking about? A hypothetical non suspended, non roided non eye poking Jones who suddenly isn't afraid of heavyweights?
You gotta be more specific than just saying Jones.

 

[Badr Hari]

I agree.

DC sylistically is a more difficult fight for Stipe.

 

[ImNotSurpisedDonks!]

No. DC can beat Jones, just got caught with a freak kick, and going into that final round they were probably tied at 4-4 rounds per their series. Stipe is on another level, but never count DC out.

 

[TheScorpionDude]

Before that high kick DC was owning Jones. But then it happened...

Roid free Jones would have probably been knocked out by that point.

 

[Egészségére!]

stylistically
DC > Stipe
Stipe > Jones
Jones > DC

but still think Stipe will squeak by with a w

 

[Soul On Ice]

Jones would toy with Steeopic
Too many weapons, too much quickness that he isn't used too as well as being able to push a higher pace
Oblique kicks would have him limping out of the first round

DC is a easier fight (but not easy, I'm picking DC)
Reach disadvantage
Only boxes on the feet, like the majority of HWs

Picking DC tho...Quicker, better grappler and pushes a higher pace

 

[Sinthesized]

For me it's:
DC has a better chance against Stipe than against Jones
Stipe has a better chance against Jones than against DC
Jones has a better chance against DC than against Stipe

But then again, Jones being clean is going to be a new thing, if he ever comes back. So who knows wast kind of fighter he'll be then.

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Jones has more in the arsenal and an insane fight IQ.

Stipe is more powerful and also well rounded..


Tough call..

 

[Dbreiden83080]

Kicks has been the deciding factor in both the Jon fights. Cormier said he wasnt prepared for the body work of Jones which Stipe doesn’t really have. Should be interesting but I wouldn’t be surprised if Stipe puts him away with them hands.

Stipe needs to attack the body. Jones saw Mir have some success with body kicks. It was a huge part of that 1st fight.. Stipe should punch the body..

 

[bigeastgi43]

What version of Bones are you talking about? A hypothetical non suspended, non roided non eye poking Jones who suddenly isn't afraid of heavyweights?
You gotta be more specific than just saying Jones.

First hater of the pack

 

[Franklin U.]

Although I largely favour Stipe against both, and Jones beat DC, I feel like DC has a much better (still slim) chance of beating Stipe than Jones does as far as match up goes.

Jones struggled against Alex's size, reach and boxing, when you add in Stipe's legit HW boxing power I don't know how Jones would deal with him considering how weak his hands are.

At least with Stipe and DC, both are boxing orientated strikers so DC at least has a chance to land a big punch.

Actually , it could be case to styles but Stipe wouldn't be heavily favored over Jones.... in fact, I'd set opener as Jones a slight favorite

 

[Ruthless_swag]

does jones elbow' hurt like a punch?

 

[Flokk]

Wouldn't it be hilarious if Stipe wins but pisses hot?

 

[Polish Punisher]

Can Jones beat even a top 30 HW without steroids is the question.

Stipe has thrived in the USADA era and has passed every test he has taken.

Jones cant even pass a driver's test.

 

[The XL]

I think DC has a better shot vs Miocic at HW than he does Jones at LHW, but he'd have an easier time vs Jones at HW than Miocic at HW.

Basically, I'm saying the brutal weight cut hurt him vs Jones.