Do you think Stipe will use his wrestling against Ngannou?

[Dream20]

Also has Francis TDD been tested?

 

[SVG]

Nope because Francis has way to much physical strength...

Stipe's going out early in this one bet the house on the Predator.

 

[SKITZADACTYL]

how the fuck should we know, i have a feeling stipe will stand with him to prove a point, and only wrestle if he gets hurt.


yeah it's been tested, go watch some of his other fights, he's probably improved though.

 

[Harmonica]

Yes, but probably not as much as some people think. My prediction is he'll use it for the purpose of making Francis work in an attempt to tire him out and turn him into an easy target.

 

[Fluffernutter]

Maybe

 

[LiLoMMA]

He should if he wants to win

 

[Roop Holstry]

The real question is will Ngannou try to punch Stipe in face?

 

[lukeuidswords]

He'll certainly try. If he doesn't get killed instantly before he even gets the opportunity, that is.

 

[13 others]

Also has Francis TDD been tested?

Yes, Its been tested a lot. You could watch all of Ngannous UFC fights in 30 mins. Henrique and Blaydes both took him down and Ngannou showed he is VERY green on the ground. When Henrique took him down Ngannou couldn't do anytbing and his only saving grace was when the ref stood em up. As for his TDD it's decent, but it relies on his raw power more than his technique. Obviously Blaydes and Henrique was early in his UFC career, but I even think Hamilton might of took him down to before that nasty kimura, but I don't remember.

Stipe will look for a TD, he has to if he wants to win and its his easiest path to victory. Ngannou has been taken down already more than a couple times, he just relies on his raw strength which has been working for him. Stipe is strong too, and his boxing is better but Ngannous isnt anything to shit on like people have been trying to on here.

Stipe is going to get a tko win in rd 2 or 3 imo. But Ngannou certainly has a good chance of winning too. Stipe would be silly not to go for the TD, he will manhandle Ngannou on the ground regardless of his improvements as of late.

 

[trident]

If an ox wants to stand up, it stands up.

Stipe may be able to get him down, but if it doesnt lead to a quick finish, its not going to last long

 

[MMA_Fan]

If an ox wants to stand up, it stands up.

This makes no sense. Have you ever grappled? Being big and strong != good ground game. If a wrestler wants to keep you down, and you are not a wrestler, you are screwed.

 

[Lawblaw]

Stipe can beat francis via whatever he wants

 

[LukeSkyrocker]

I think Blaydes is physically stronger than Stipe..

 

[ramair455]

#ANDTHENEW

 

[Harmonica]

If an ox wants to stand up, it stands up.

If doesn't work that way against someone who knows what he's doing.

 

[Jorge Luis Borges]

how the fuck should we know, i have a feeling stipe will stand with him to prove a point, and only wrestle if he gets hurt.


yeah it's been tested, go watch some of his other fights, he's probably improved though.

Thinking that you'll switch to plan B after Ngannou hurts you seems like a bad plan A.

I think Stipe should try to use wrestling if he can, but who knows what he'll do.

 

[trident]

This makes no sense. Have you ever grappled? Being big and strong != good ground game. If a wrestler wants to keep you down, and you are not a wrestler, you are screwed.

 

[PabloMEX]

Stipe "should" be able to control him on the ground.

 

[Harmonica]

Stipe should fight him the way he fought against Dos Santos. There's no way Francis has the cardio to withstand that pace. If Stipe successfully replicates his fighting style from that match, Francis' only chance is to score an early knockout.

 

[joey gerbils]

Stipe needs to take him down
I guarantee the disparity in skill on the ground will become apparent if the fight goes there.

Stipe would be a fool to try and stand with Ngannou as his fight strategy