Everyone Thinks Jones Wins, But How?

[deadshot138]

I don't think he has the KO power of DC or Ngannou. And if Werdum couldn't submit Stipe, I don't see Jones doing it either. Boring decision where he drops at least 2 rounds? TKO from eye poke/oblique kick combos?

 

[Intermission]

I think people assume Jones will outwork him like he did most other opponents. Too much variety for basic Stipe.

 

[Wreckless]

Jones will grind out a decision most likely and use his wrestling to try and keep Stipe against the cage if he doesn't find success in the stand-up. Stipe's wrestling defense is pretty good though so we might see a lot of stalling if he can't get the takedown.

 

[fortheo]

I don't think he has the KO power of DC or Ngannou. And if Werdum couldn't submit Stipe, I don't see Jones doing it either. Boring decision where he drops at least 2 rounds? TKO from eye poke/oblique kick combos?

Werdum could have submitted stipe, but he ran at him with his hands down instead. Bad comparison.

 

[deadshot138]

I think people assume Jones will outwork him like he did most other opponents. Too much variety for basic Stipe.

Think he's got the pace at HW to do that and not get clipped?

 

[mjfan23]

Everyone expects him to finish Stipe before Stipe lands a proper heavy weight sized shot on Jones.

The finish could come via a tko or sub, either way jones is favored to finish Stipe. I though feel like stipe will land a match altering strike !

 

[Lord Pyjamas]

Werdum could have submitted stipe, but he ran at him with his hands down instead. Bad comparison.

Werdum was trying to get some fans!
No one gives a shit about that in this fight.

 

[potatoReloaded]

Running around to a decision or try to take him down and GnP/submit him.
Throw in an unsuspected elbow or high kick too.

 

[Emjay]

"JV Ngannou took Stipe down, imagine what Jones will do" type shit

 

[TheMoa]

clinch work with lot of elbows getting, decision/late stoppage by outworking Stipe. He doesnt look fat like the last time, so the cardio must be there. I dont think he would risk getting caught trading punches

 

[chinarice]

I think Jon will look to land a big elbow in the clinch and get Stipe down from there and finish him

 

[NoSmilez]

I don't think he has the KO power of DC or Ngannou. And if Werdum couldn't submit Stipe, I don't see Jones doing it either. Boring decision where he drops at least 2 rounds? TKO from eye poke/oblique kick combos?

Werdum's fight didn't last long enough. There was no grappling.

 

[deadshot138]

"JV Ngannou took Stipe down, imagine what Jones will do" type shit

Ngannou is much bigger and stronger than Jones. However Jones is the much better wrestler. But as good as DC?

 

[flektarn]

Guillotine

 

[PaulieVegas27]

I think he wind by R1 submission, probably a choke. Although now that we've learned today he won't fight Aspenall I hope he gets his ass kicked.

 

[deadshot138]

Werdum could have submitted stipe, but he ran at him with his hands down instead. Bad comparison.

Stipe never been submitted in his career tho

 

[NicholasJBasile]

I like Bones via submission. His MMA wrestling is top notch.

 

[deadshot138]

I think he wind by R1 submission, probably a choke. Although now that we've learned today he won't fight Aspenall I hope he gets his ass kicked.

Did he say he won't fight Aspinall?

 

[RedDevilFan]

I don't think he has the KO power of DC or Ngannou. And if Werdum couldn't submit Stipe, I don't see Jones doing it either. Boring decision where he drops at least 2 rounds? TKO from eye poke/oblique kick combos?

So just because Werdum could not supposedly do it, than jones could not submit him ? That is the logic ?

The Werdum fight lasted 2 minutes and never hit the ground until werdum got clipped. Jones has submitted black belts in BJJ before, so it is not unlikely. The thing is Stipe has never been submitted and is a good wrestler. You already stated the likely approach which would or could be oblique kick combos/mixed striking and clinching. It als depends on what jones wants to do, if he wants to actually get into a war for the fans or be a little more strategic.

Jones can put on a show when he wants but he has to want it. My guess is he will strike with Stipe for a few and then possibly a submission. He is talking it up so i am guessing he is going to throw some hands for 2 rounds and make it beleivable. and then go for a submission or gnp later on.

 

[deadshot138]

I like Bones via submission. His MMA wrestling is top notch.

Idk he looked like a lion dragging down a gazelle against Gane, and prior to that fight, hasn't gotten a finish in a while.