Media Stipe looking like a struggle bus, unmotivated in new workout video

[laleggenda27]

Stipe is turning 41, hasn't fought in 2+ years, and hasn't won a fight in 3 years. He's also now working full-time as a firefighter. Whether he fights Jones or not, Stipe is effectively retired from mma. Expectations should be very low.

 

[Fedora Millionankles]

Nothing in this video inspired except for the big ol’ tire. I wish I had a massive tire to work out with in my back yard.

Guess you’ll just have to settle for the one around your waist.

 

[AmonTobin]

Guess you’ll just have to settle for the one around your waist.

Hey! How did you know? Must have left my computer cam on.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

lol...that was such a weird exchange. Things seemed to get really really intense and then two seconds later, both guys are completely relaxed again.

This is the way for sane individuals. Emotionally healthy people.

 

[Doughie99]

i think knowing Stipe's sense of humor.....he MIGHT be just having a bit of fun with this video.
Pranking us is the kind of thing he'd do.

 

[sonofjay817]

This is the way for sane individuals. Emotionally healthy people.

I don't know. I think Stipe acted very emotionally mature about it. It sounded like he said "don't grab me", but he seemed to be over it instantly. the trainer, however, seemed a bit unhinged to me.

 

[Connection Lost]

I'm from the 80's so there's that.

Does your time machine still work? I need to go back and take care of a few things...

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I don't know. I think Stipe acted very emotionally mature about it. It sounded like he said "don't grab me", but he seemed to be over it instantly. the trainer, however, seemed a bit unhinged to me.

I rewatched, lol he did say that, funny and true. He was good about it.

Even the trainer, tho unhinged, at least expressed his frustration then got back into the spirit of the thing.

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

I think Jon finishes him inside 1 minute

I have to ask, is 'Struggle Bus' an expression? I have not heard it before, tho it communicates well.

 

[Seekerofhole]

He's obviously kidding

 

[Luthien]

Good stuff Clem - ripple away! I agree!

 

[Brit_Brawler]

Oh he back trust him he back

 

[TrueBias]

When's the fight date?

 

[don't ask]

Dana and Jon choosing his opponents wisely.

 

[plataoplombo]

Looks like a man working his way through a honey do list.

 

[Dorkman]

I mean, it just looks like an endurance work out designed to wear you out and get you sluggish. But he should probably still retire. Wrong side of 40, long streak of inactivity. Didn't look near his best last time out either, and I doubt it's dramatically improved. Father time comes for everyone, and Stipe is asking to rack up extra damage on his odometer. Beating Jones would be a big feather in his cap obviously if that fight ever happens, but he's taking it at a time that just puts him at a disadvantage. Fight needed to happen 4-5 years ago if it ever was.

 

[jeff7b9]

Stipe doesn’t seem like the type to play 4D chess. So yeah, if the training vids he’s releasing don’t make him look good, probably not a good sign.

Stipe doesn't seem the type to play 4D tic tac toe.

What you see is what you get.
An old man showing up for a paycheck.

Now he is a fighter at heart so I in no way am saying he will take a dive or show up to lose, but he is old and has already shown pretty significant signs of deterioration before his extended time off.

 

[deadshot138]

Fight is gonna play out like Bader vs Fedor II

 

[Blanqa Blanqua]

Looks like a man working his way through a honey do list.

I had to google 'honey do list' lol. Seems accurate

 

[TommyBikes]

Looks bored. He will make it a fight but Jones still gets the finish.