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

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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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.
 
Good stuff Clem - ripple away! I agree!
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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.
 
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.
 
Looks bored. He will make it a fight but Jones still gets the finish.
 
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