jeremey stephens vs renan barao

[MMAGUY8]

who do you guys see wining this tuff fight ?

 

[Deleted member 502383]

I'm pretty sure Jeremy has this

 

[the can]

stephens via barao's destroyed confidence

 

[PhilBaloney]

I wonder how they compare in size, since Barao was considered a very big BW, and Stephens is a former LW.

 

[chitoortiz]

I see Barao getting laid out stiff.

The Barao we all used to know and love is gone. Thanks TJ.

 

[beefcake180]

Barao just hasn't looked good since losing his belt, even when he beat Gagnon he was arguably losing up until the sub.

I think Stephens gets a finish.

 

[Sonny Qc]

Kind of hope that Barao isn't done....

 

[Cptn1NSAN0]

Barao can win if he makes heavy use of the jab, lateral movement and kicks to the legs and body. We'll just have to see if he can keep Jeremy from landing because he hits way harder than anyone Barao has fought.

 

[BRASIL WAND]

A lot of people are going to be surprised how big of a difference 10lbs makes in Baraos endurance and speed.



As you age the weight cuts become increasingly difficult due to your body putting on mass, Barao looked absolutely depleted midway through the first in his last 3 fights.


Not saying Stephens doesn't have the KO power to turn the lights off at any moment in the fight, just saying don't sleep on Barao. The skill is still there and the speed advantage is going to be very noticeable fighting bigger guys.

 

[RHSairic2k5]

I'm pretty surprised most people are picking Stephens to be honest. Unless Barao was on PED's and is no longer (which is debatable and quite possible, i know), I think Barao wins pretty comfortably. If he was on PEDs and is now deflated, then yes he'll probably get steamrolled and KO'd.

But sure, Barao looked bad against TJ twice, but I think TJ is a killer and TJ would make a lot of people look really bad. I still think TJ is the future champ of the division - I see him beating Cruz in a rematch. Not a lot of shame in losing to him, IMO. Stephens is 1-3 in his last 4. Equally unimpressive, no?

 

[the can]

I see Barao getting laid out stiff.

The Barao we all used to know and love is gone. Thanks TJ.

the old... "hammer fist to the shoulder" dance.

 

[JosephTessaro]

I am going with Barao.

 

[FleximusPrime]

I think Stephens KOs him but look on the bright side, at least Barao have nice teeth now and doesnt look like Mr.Ed the talking Horse anymore.

 

[DaveHilly]

This is a great fight that has gone under the radar. I Barao has a lot left and he's going to bring it in this fight, but Stephens is a tough out for anyone. My guess is that Stephens will take it but it could go either way. Really looking forward to this one.

 

[trident]

Stephens is tougher, Barao is probably the better fighter but going up a weiight class against a guy who come down to this weight class.

Gonna pick Stephens