@@holymaryfullofshit3790 Miocic fought champs back to back he beat like eveyone in the top besg heavyweights of all time he is underrated look who he beat he beat Werdum and Comrier both when they were at top beat Overeem the best overeem some might say he wasn't at his best but he really was he was on a streak when stipe slwpt him he beat the best HWs on the planet in a hard divsion
The only fight stipe might lose is jon fight BUT as seeing that reyes beat jons ass without steriods maybe stipe wins plus jon has been in a lot of war
Red Gorilla ngannou would be cuz he might not have the skill but 1 clean hook and ur out he has to be good for 1 second whilst Jon for the entire fight
Callum Manuel Yeah but Jon Jones is used to ppl like him lol Look at all the guys he’s fought the same type of fighter who look for a one punch knockout Jon is real good at staying calm and keeping distance to where nganou just try’s to look for a land
Even with all the 1st round KO's that Ngannou has piled up since Stipe destroyed him, it is a false narrative that he has improved since then. Ngannou is the EXACT SAME FIGHTER he was 2 1/2 years ago. He is a one-trick pony. He needs to KO his opponent early. That is his ONLY path to victory and he knows it. That's why he threw caution to the wind and charged at Rozenstruik with his chin up throwing wild punches. He knows if the fight goes long, he is doomed. Based on the Stipe fight, Ngannou has roughly 3 minutes in his gas tank. That's it. He was a zombie by the end of the 1st round. Do people think Ngannou has turned into a wizard on the ground? Yeah, right. If Stipe gets him down, he ain't getting up. Stipe took some big shots from Ngannou in that 1st round. Not only couldn't he KO Stipe, HE COULDN'T KNOCK HIM DOWN. You can't compare Stipe the GOAT to the other guys Ngannou has KO'd. There is a reason Stipe has 6 belts on his shelf and those other guys don't.
But don't forget Stipe is 38 now. That's old for a fighter. Stipe is unlikely to finish Ngannou so he'd have to go 25 minutes without getting caught with a bomb which is easier said than done. I expect Ngannou to be a little more patient in a rematch so he'll have more energy throughout the fight and will explode in quick bursts every once in a while.
Well. I can agree in some things with you but man, have to know Ngannou improved in some other aspects of the fight. He will be smarter this time around, he will not gas himself out in the first round. His tactics will be a bit different and that makes him more dangerous. Ngannou can always knock Stipe out if he connects properly but its not that easy to do. Obviously, Stipe will wrestle and try to make him tired, but for first 2 or maybe 2and half rounds Ngannou will be dangerous.
the only contender francis fought before stipe was reem now hes fought the top 6 heavyweights there is idk how it will go but it will be closer this time. francis can always win a fight
Wel yeah. Remember that Bruce Lee saying? Fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000. Francis is like the embodiment of that. He has one weapon but Jesus Christ look how successful he is. Remember he demolished Cain
I have no idea, but if Ngannou is going to be the heavy favorite, I might actually go and bet a good amount on Stipe. Because that makes no sense as to why he would be the underdog
I am starting too think it’s because he doesn’t live in the mma bubble.He doesn’t live on Twitter no he gets up at 4am grabs his lunch box kisses his girls and off too work he goes. I look up to that dude.
@@mj-7444 i really think were one of the last few generations who still have real real men even though that number getting smaller by the day. May god bless and protect real genuine people such as Ourselves and famous people like Stipe and Khabib. I hope things balance back to normal(or whats supposed to be normal)
I feel like the only reason Stipe doesn’t get his credit is because he’s super humble doesn’t talk as much sh*t as other fighters.... it’ll be something like.. Stipe what will you do to your opponent Saturday night?... yeah you know my daughter just took her first steps yesterday, being a father is amazing
I think it’s also the fact that his strong points are his fundamentals. He doesn’t have a flashy fighting style, doesn’t have bazooka hands like Ngannou, no crazy speed like Aldo, he’s just well rounded and has his fundamentals down.
@@xinsanedefeatx i think u are right. stipes biggest skill is his lack of weaknesses. he kos a wrestler like werdum and wrestles a striker like ngannou. he always has answers. ans he is much harder to hit than nganoous last 4 oponents
Stipe has just mentioned on The Rich Eisen Show that he will be back working a 24h hour shift for his fire department on august 19th.... a true champ, period.
The 19th is also his birthday. A champion so humble, that he’s willing to work with a smile on his birthday....less than a week after defending the belt. He’s my favorite fighter, for sure.
Stipe is such a humble guy.. shame on people who don't even acknowledge how good he really is.. no matter how many top guys he beat he's always an underdog.. Great coz he slaps the taste out of those people mouth every single time..
UFC wanted dc to win the trilogy and they wanted francis to win their first fight. Stipe is such a good and humble dude its incredible... Just remember Stipe taking the belt from dana when he ragdolled francis in the first fight..
@@dimitrisfekas8413 Stipe is a fucking superhero. Firefighter, medic, husband, father, and the only guy to win 6 UFC HW championship matches. Sucks if that doesn't do anything for you, but I'm sure Jon Jones or McGregor will get messed up and do some stupid shit within a few months if that's what you need. I understand everything he says much better than Mike Tyson.
Haha. Stipe said people yell "you suck" from the crowd after he is walking to the back. I can't imagine why anyone would talk shit to Stipe. He doesn't brag about his amazing skills. He is just a hard working guy.
Stipe is the real life "Rocky" If they can't accept him as the GOAT. He is the "People's Champ" Plus the fact that he is a fire fighter who save lives.
I can understand the betting line on Francis. No matter how the previous fight went, anyone with his power will attract the gamblers lol. Jon on the other hand, I dont agree with. Jon arguably lost his previous 2 contests and has looked less dominant in USADA era. Stipe on the other hand has been finishing the best of heavyweights and doing it clean. I can't believe people continue to underestimate this guy, he is a true champion.
@@demilich867 True but it would be more interesting if he earned it a bit. Perhaps the greatest fight night of all time. Also, they're both wrestlers so it'd be a tough match.
Nanganou hasn’t proven he is stipe worthy after that loss.. he should go to jones first.. And if i was stipe i would just fight end of 2021 again..fuck ufc with their years old “ uncrowned champion nanganou BS”
If Stipe beats Francis again he should just call it a career he’ll have one of the best resumes of any fighter ever. If he continues to fight and gets past Jon Jones he should be considered the GOAT period.
I think it's reasonable to give Stipe the heavyweight GOAT title now, but I still kind of like Fedor. If Stipe beats Jon (and I guess Francis again), it has to be Stipe. I say this almost regretfully because, like Cormier, Fedor was always fighting bigger guys, so it seemed more impressive. Ngannou seems one-dimensional, but it's crazy, because it still seems like he is destined to be champion once Stipe retires.
I think Stipe destroys Francis again and then faces Jones. Against Jones it depends on which Jones shows up , a 230lb focused healthy determined version of Jones is dangerous for anyone including Stipe.
Stipe is humble guy who prefer do the talking in octagon.I honestly think he doesn't even care if he is underdog.After every fight he ends up on top, thanks everyone and go on with his life.That's quality athlete.
My money is on Francis or jones especially jones sure Francis can go out there and get wrestle fucked again but if he’s been working on his grappling and can denie the takedown it’s his fight and jones is just a monster stipe isn’t beating him unless it’s a knock out
“Okay, great! I would only offer to you that you may want to consider that to the highest of levels we still don’t know where Kevin Lee fits into all of this” there’s your greatest Chael sentence
Well he smashed one of the company favourites so it fits the narrative for them 😂 Makes me sick though this bias with certain fighters, to the highest of high levels
He is the greatest all time because of what you just said...he hAs defended his belt what is it? 5 or 6. And when he lost to DC he cMe back n closed DC twice.
Goddamn I like Sonnens podcasts. Recently discovered them. The storytelling, the inside-scoops, interesting views on things..The funny thing is that i´m liking him more now, as a podcaster, than as a fighter lol
no because that fight already fell through genius jones will likely fight the winner stipe v francis. no way hell risk that fight unless its for the belt
No it’s not, stop throwing hurdles in front of Francis and give him the title shot he fully deserves by the end of the year. He’s the clear #1 contender and earned it after his streak following the Miocic and Lewis fight
I'm sorry but Jones needs to fight a heavyweight before fighting the second most dangerous in the class lol Ngannou has battered everyone bar DC and Stipe if anyone deserves the next shot it's him.
No Francis deserves first shot period, and Jones isn’t goin take a fight that’s not a title fight when he’s got 11 straight defenses. Jones sits on the burner for awhile while he bulks up.
I've said it before, I'll say it again...Chael is awesome! Absolutely on point and calls the media outlets on their BS. When it comes to Miocic they say two opposing things about the guy in 24 hours, pick a side and stick to it for a week.
I believe Stipe could tko Ngannou. Completely fatigue Francis, get the mounted position. Francis won't have the energy to get out, then just bombard him with heavy blows, punches in bunches. Ngannou is super dangerous though, anyone is in danger when facing him.
@Ashley Stroebel Exactly, you stole the words out of my mouth. Rozen and Lewis can maintain power untill later rounds. Francis showed that he can not, unless he is pacing himself(like Hunt, and Romero). But I doubt he is going to do that. He probably is going to swing for the fences at every opportunity IMHO.
@Ashley Stroebel And that won't take more than 3 rounds top. :D Stipe is also lighter now at a lean 230 lbs, that will give him a movement and agility advantage on the ground.
Stipe just cant get the respect he deserves, always the underdog. Francis destroying opponents and jon jones going to heavyweight. But where does CM punk fit in all of this?
I can’t get over the fact that Stipe has cleaned out the division. Good god how did he beat all these MONSTERS?? And fought DC THREE FUCKING TIMES AND WON 2!!!! PEOPLE. THIS IS SUPERHUMAN.
My money is on the fight going the exact same way. Francis hasnt changed things up. He still pretty much has his main striking coach in his corner (dewey cooper) as always and seems to train under him. He def hasnt been in the wrestling room like a madman since that L
He’ll beat Francis again. Francis looks like he got worse; in that Rozenstroik fight Francis was soooooo sloppy winging his punches more than wanderlei. Lol. Stipe would see it coming from a mile away.
I think Stipe would disagree with you. He said himself that he didn't really know what his gameplan against DC was. He was just trying stuff and going with what worked. That being said, I agree that he beats Francis again.
I'd love to see Francis at an Arcade playing whack a mole, so uncoordinated and he legitimately doesn't punch, to the naked eye it appears he is throwing hammer fists in stand up
Just like they were in awe of his previous KO victories. "Ford Escort full speed blah blah" *Stipe runs Ngannou's head full speed into the canvas* O - H! 🤣
Idk about that man, last time Francis was on vacation for months without a proper camp because he was so cocky. He got humbled and he basicly lives at the UFC institute, Francis looks more patient and he is like 40lbs bigger so idk.
Chael Sonnen,i love you man....you have greetings from Macedonia......Stipe is the GOAT,but never mind,more money for us....i cant understand why they didnt give him a credit for what he did in his carrier
They were definitely pulling for him in their first fight, but at this point what other choice do they have? Blaydes, Cain, JDS, and Rozenstruik, all in less than 3 minutes combined. Unless it's Jon for title eliminator, who else does he fight?
@@MJDiaz-vc1kl I feel Jon starches Reyes if they fight again, i hate jon but you can't deny his skills, every close fight he's had is when he underestimates his opponent and gets pissed the night before. In rematches and grudge matches he destroys. Just look at the 2nd Gustaffson fight.
@@demilich867 why wouldnt he fight him again? Cuz he knows he'll get his ass kicked again. If they ever do fight again, how much money are u Willing to bet? I'll put money on Reyes. I don't think ud put money on jones
Reasons why Stipe would be an underdog vs Francis: 1) Ngannou's chin is better than Stipe's. Ngannou has never been ko'd or tko'd. 2) The most probable way this fight will end is a finish by a tko or ko, and there's an over 60% chance that Ngannou is the one who'll finish. It's simple mathematics really (in my opinion of course). Sure, it didn't happen the first time, so what? 3) Ngannou already faced Stipe and now knows his gameplan/vibe. He can make simple strategic adjustments and overcome Stipe this way. He doesn't even HAVE to get better technically or whatever because he can use his experience from the first fight. For starters, he can simply work on improving his gas tank. 4) With #3 aside, it's more probable that Ngannou has improved more than Stipe. Stipe having eye health issues and just not being able to train as much is a factor. 5) In the first fight, it was the first time that Ngannou was in a mega-fight. Nerves quite possibly might've gotten to him. I believe he'll be mentally tougher this time. 6) There is an age advantage, and it's not in Stipe's favor. 7) No two fights are the same, many times has a person won the first encounter but lost the next two. Stipe will beat Francis just because he already has is just shit logic. 8) Punching power favors Ngannou. 9) The "GOAT" title is based on past achievements, it has much less influence in the present let alone the future. When GSP fought Matt Serra for the rematch, he was already the welterweight GOAT at that time skill-wise, nobody just knew it yet. Ngannou can be the next GOAT, probably not, but he can, or just simply someone who can beat Stipe at least. p.s I'm also not ocnvinced Stipe is the GOAT yet anyway. If he beats Ngannou, he will be. Stipe vs DC 3 wasn't a fight for GOAT status, this is, at least for stipe. I'm probably forgetting some, but those were just a few of my reasons that I'll believe that Ngannou will beat Stipe.
Nganou is the same fighter he was two years ago...he may have had the strongest punch recorded on that machine, but it’s like Bruce lee said “punching machines don’t hit back...or do single leg takedowns”
@@Mikesullin noooo... Ngannou has now a good team.. He is not the same fighter.. Put blaydes, Cain, JDS and biggie boy in less than 3 minutes all together out. is incredible!!
@@manbassa9827 That proved nothing, we haven't seen his gas tank, his takedown defense, anything, his fights end so quick we don't know if he's improved.
@@solomonherskowitz Jones blew his chance at goat with all of his self inflicted problems that kept him from adding to his fight resume. Jonny is not goat.
Yes chael. Him having more title defenses then every one else does put him in line for GOAT. Especially when you take in account who he beat to get there and who he beat to defend those titles.
That shows nothing.. it will take nanganou years to learn to grapple, wrestle, handle scrambles And learn to come off the bottom... it was shameful that he lost ALL rounds to stipe , even while landing some of his significant power strikes on stipe first 2 rounds and NOW people want to believe after 3 years and 3 fast fights that he’s somewhat capable of handling Stipe again... he will suffer the same defeat...
@@briancarolina3081 I don't think ngannou has changed since the last match gold, and ngannou will treasure it from the first match to avoid making the same mistakes, I predict a 1-round knockout for ngannou
Stipe adapts in the fight so well. He just makes adjustments as the fight progresses better than anyone out there. Jones does this but not quite as well as Stipe. Jones has a bigger skill set as a fighter but he is not better at adapting to his opponent. Francis is just fucking scary
Good stuff Chael, you are right. I believe that media and partially UFC staff are hyping Ngannou since he is younger and his wins are usually knockouts. They start talking about how hard he hits blah blah... But Francis in my opinion doesn´t have a heart of champion. When he is not able to knock out his opponent and gets tired he is lost. We have seen it against Stipe and against Derrick Lewis. I think Stipe beats him again, even if he has improved takedown defence, because if Stipe can pin him against the fence, he will gas eventually..Stipe also hits pretty damn hard and in clinch with couple of elbows, who knows how he react once he get´s some cut..Regarding Jon Jones, the queston is how his cardio and movement will be affected by gaining allt those muscles. Also he isn´t exactly known for having punching power at LHW, will it be much better att HW? Can he take a punch by true HW? I am excited for Anthony Johnson´s comeback, hopefully at LHV.
I'll never forget being perplexed watching Ngannous corner put towels on him between rounds. They were actually heating him up rather than using ice to lower his body temperature. Needless to say, he was exhausted after the first round. Stipe dominated the whole fight.
Don't forget. The first round in Miocic vs. Ngannou was crazy. Stipe survived and went on to dominate Ngannou. I think he can do it again, but the challenge will be bigger than the first time.
Tons of respect for Uncle Chael for putting it out there!! Why the heck Stipe is always the underdog? Ngannou was tamed like an animal in the last fight and he hasn't proven he can last 5 rounds since then (he didn't really have to for the most part), so there is very little evidence that his gas tank has improved which is the most crucial factor along with Stipe's chin. As for Jones, he is just avoiding the Reyes fight to protect his LHW legacy, he knows he would lose. If he thinks conquering HW division would be just like LHW, he is seriously mistaken.
Look at all heavyweights....they all go down after 1 or 2 or max 3 big shits but Stipe....he take shots..after shots...30-40 shots on the chin and still stand out. He is GOAT
Ngannou has openly said that he has since gone back to the drawing board regarding his training after his 2 consecutive losses. He's next 4 fights he didnt need to show what he can do if taken down because it's only taken him 2m42secs to win all 4 of those fights via ko/tko. If you watch the stipe or Derrick Lewis fights he rushes to get that punch in which was to his detriment, i think if he paces himself and becomes patient in his approach he will be deadly. Stipe would have to rely on take downs to win, but it takes that one shot from Ngannou to do serious damage. Would be a good fight none the less, and I'd put my money on Ngannou, definitely not the same fighter he was when he fought stipe 2.5 years ago.
I'm of the mindset that if Ngannou is next for the title, I would like to see him rematch Lewis first. Not just because Lewis is the only blemish on Ngannou's record since he fought Stipe but also because Ngannou is the only blemish on Lewis' record since he fought Cormier. So, Ngannou v. Lewis II will literally be the #1 contender fight to make; IMO. Which will give Stipe some well deserved time off.
Was not a stipe fan. Not a Cormier fan. Became a stipe fan. Became even less of a d.c. fan. . Really really hope stipe beats ngannou AGAIN! and serve s up jon Jones his first loss.
@@iramhernandez1875 ah the one by disqualification? Only one I know of? Maybe stripped of wins over DC? Maybe but idk I don't think so for drug use but I know he got dq'd for illegal elbows
Something should be said about the amount of ring time and experience either fighter has. In their respective last 12 fights, if my math is right, Stipe has had 2 hours, 2 minutes and 34 seconds in the Octagon, while Francis has had 1 hour, 7 minutes and 20 seconds. In that time, Stipe has thrown 1,843 punches and landed 696 significant strikes. And Francis has thrown 444 strikes and landed 150 significant strikes. Stipe has also weathered the storm with Francis and dominated the fight last time, and Francis has only gone the distance one more time after their fight and lost that decision. Something tells me if they fight again, Stipe’ sting experience and ability to weather the storm will show and he’ll win again. Something tells me that Francis will need to slim down to probably 255 in order to maintain the cardio of a potential 5 round fight. I think Stipe would go to about 242 for that fight. A little more weight to be able to take down Francis.
Nganou has beaten pretty much every other contender since his loss over 2 years ago, what any of us think would happen in the rematch is irrelevant. He’s earned it
That’s where I’m at, and I don’t get these people who keep crying about how Stipe already beat him. It doesn’t matter. That was along time ago, and Francis has run through everyone (except Lewis right after Stipe iirc) since. He deserves the title shot at this point, regardless of anything else.
Cole James it’s weird. They’re acting like nganou just lost and is asking for an immediate rematch. There’s only one way to find out what would happen in a rematch and that’s to book the damn thing
No Stipe isn't the underdog but the UFC will market the fight that way and try desperately to convince fans that the fight will go differently from the last time but the only way this rematch will be different is that Stipe will finish it in the first round and he'll allow Dana to wrap the strap around him. I mean seriously can there be anyone who isn't the most casual of fans who believes that NGannou can beat him? I mean seriously?
I think you would have to be a casual to not know that at the top of the sport both fighters have paths to victory. Stipe is a great fighter but hes getting up there in age and Ngannou is just starting in this sport. The rematch could go either way.
youre a casual if u dont accept the fact that ngannou can knock him out it only takes one shot. i hope stipe can win but youre an idiot if you dont think it can go either way
@@lukeinvictus Ngannou isn't going either. Not to mention if he isn't throwing bombs at a crazy pace he'll just give Stipe room to get a KO. I'd love to see how Ngannou would respind to those body shots, because Stipe has improved were as Ngannou hasn't.
@@lukeinvictus stipe is a golden gloves boxer. Ngannou is a joke. He is a beast of a man but his skill level is laughable. Stipe was moving backwards and knocked him out last time. We all saw those haymakers he threw at rousenstruk (or however you spell it) if he wasnt so huge he wouldn't even be on the roster. The man has 0 skill. Stipe is the goat it's no contest for him. Just stop dude. Stipe only slowed down because dc blinded his ass in the first 2 fights so he cant see as well. Ngannou hasn't improved at all. Everyone says he improved but have no facts to point to. He is huge and powerful and only needs 1 punch but a guy like stipe isn't gonna let him land that. Plus in the first fight stipe ate everything ngannou threw at him. He is not even close to stipes level plain and simple
Stipe should be considered the greatest, but I would say Cain was more dominant in his time.The fact that Stipe survived both Mark Hunt, Ngannou and Nelson in itself is truely to be saluted.
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Two things I’ve learnt is:
1)Stipe is always the underdog
2)9/10 he always comes out on top
He Is The G.O.A.T
Miocic has beaten better opponents then GSP the goat
He’s Rocky
@@khabibistheking7686 i think thats a hard argument to make in a notriously shallow division. but granted its buzzing right now.
I agree, but wee also learn over and over again how strong is Ngannou if he connects...
Tough fight to pick honestly.
@@holymaryfullofshit3790 Miocic fought champs back to back he beat like eveyone in the top besg heavyweights of all time he is underrated look who he beat he beat Werdum and Comrier both when they were at top beat Overeem the best overeem some might say he wasn't at his best but he really was he was on a streak when stipe slwpt him he beat the best HWs on the planet in a hard divsion
stipe literally said "by monday everyone will have a different opinion" he was so right!
Still the best in my opinion which I held for years now
Jon Jones would give him a real scrap though
@mark hunt Yeah. I'm not even mad. They handed Stipe a bigger paycheck which he has earned
Stipe just can’t get any respect. I can’t wait till he beats them both
The only fight stipe might lose is jon fight BUT as seeing that reyes beat jons ass without steriods maybe stipe wins plus jon has been in a lot of war
isaac alzate I think stipe is Jon Jones hardest Fight ever
Red Gorilla ngannou would be cuz he might not have the skill but 1 clean hook and ur out he has to be good for 1 second whilst Jon for the entire fight
Callum Manuel Yeah but Jon Jones is used to ppl like him lol Look at all the guys he’s fought the same type of fighter who look for a one punch knockout Jon is real good at staying calm and keeping distance to where nganou just try’s to look for a land
A Patient Ngannou is a dangerous matchup for anybody.
Even with all the 1st round KO's that Ngannou has piled up since Stipe destroyed him, it is a false narrative that he has improved since then. Ngannou is the EXACT SAME FIGHTER he was 2 1/2 years ago. He is a one-trick pony. He needs to KO his opponent early. That is his ONLY path to victory and he knows it. That's why he threw caution to the wind and charged at Rozenstruik with his chin up throwing wild punches. He knows if the fight goes long, he is doomed. Based on the Stipe fight, Ngannou has roughly 3 minutes in his gas tank. That's it. He was a zombie by the end of the 1st round. Do people think Ngannou has turned into a wizard on the ground? Yeah, right. If Stipe gets him down, he ain't getting up. Stipe took some big shots from Ngannou in that 1st round. Not only couldn't he KO Stipe, HE COULDN'T KNOCK HIM DOWN. You can't compare Stipe the GOAT to the other guys Ngannou has KO'd. There is a reason Stipe has 6 belts on his shelf and those other guys don't.
But don't forget Stipe is 38 now. That's old for a fighter. Stipe is unlikely to finish Ngannou so he'd have to go 25 minutes without getting caught with a bomb which is easier said than done. I expect Ngannou to be a little more patient in a rematch so he'll have more energy throughout the fight and will explode in quick bursts every once in a while.
Well. I can agree in some things with you but man, have to know Ngannou improved in some other aspects of the fight.
He will be smarter this time around, he will not gas himself out in the first round.
His tactics will be a bit different and that makes him more dangerous.
Ngannou can always knock Stipe out if he connects properly but its not that easy to do.
Obviously, Stipe will wrestle and try to make him tired, but for first 2 or maybe 2and half rounds Ngannou will be dangerous.
the only contender francis fought before stipe was reem now hes fought the top 6 heavyweights there is idk how it will go but it will be closer this time. francis can always win a fight
Wel yeah. Remember that Bruce Lee saying? Fear the man who practiced one kick 10,000. Francis is like the embodiment of that. He has one weapon but Jesus Christ look how successful he is. Remember he demolished Cain
Totally agree with you. I say let them fight again and Stipe can keep cementing is legacy as the GOAT.
Seems like Miocic is the underdog for every fight 😂
Underdog that never loses. Crazy.
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He is my favorite fighter of all time yet i believe he will lose every time. He is insane
Was a pretty big favorite in the first Dc fight but lost
@@franco30528 exactly! Suga fucked my parlay with stipe so i slapped 20 on him and boom he got me my money back, gotta love the champ😆
Miocic putting my kids through college always being the underdog
Why would the man who completely outclassed Ngannou be the underdog in the rematch? 🤔
I have no idea, but if Ngannou is going to be the heavy favorite, I might actually go and bet a good amount on Stipe. Because that makes no sense as to why he would be the underdog
because the betting lines are made by the people who bet, that is why the lines move. In other words, people are stupid
It called time.
Thank you!
Why Because Ngannou was not patient and was head hunting gassing himself out.
I am starting too think it’s because he doesn’t live in the mma bubble.He doesn’t live on Twitter no he gets up at 4am grabs his lunch box kisses his girls and off too work he goes.
I look up to that dude.
Same my friend. I look up to people like my father(my profile picture) and real real men like him such as Stipe and Khabib and his father and so on
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@@mj-7444 i really think were one of the last few generations who still have real real men even though that number getting smaller by the day. May god bless and protect real genuine people such as Ourselves and famous people like Stipe and Khabib. I hope things balance back to normal(or whats supposed to be normal)
God bless you guys here this comment section. All good souls. May good keep us protected from those who have bad intentions
I feel like the only reason Stipe doesn’t get his credit is because he’s super humble doesn’t talk as much sh*t as other fighters.... it’ll be something like.. Stipe what will you do to your opponent Saturday night?... yeah you know my daughter just took her first steps yesterday, being a father is amazing
I think it’s also the fact that his strong points are his fundamentals. He doesn’t have a flashy fighting style, doesn’t have bazooka hands like Ngannou, no crazy speed like Aldo, he’s just well rounded and has his fundamentals down.
@@xinsanedefeatx most people dont know foundamentals, bunch of meatheads.
@@xinsanedefeatx i think u are right. stipes biggest skill is his lack of weaknesses. he kos a wrestler like werdum and wrestles a striker like ngannou. he always has answers. ans he is much harder to hit than nganoous last 4 oponents
@Okie Mick Nerd
Stipe has just mentioned on The Rich Eisen Show that he will be back working a 24h hour shift for his fire department on august 19th.... a true champ, period.
Never been a champ that does as much for the community as stipe
The 19th is also his birthday. A champion so humble, that he’s willing to work with a smile on his birthday....less than a week after defending the belt. He’s my favorite fighter, for sure.
@clint45 Stipe has made over $1M this week
@@JSmih7 This is correct. It also adds more to his character. Getting millions and never acted like a diva on twitter.
Lance Smith did u see his Instagram post? He sed he had to get back to cleaning the toilets
If Stipe Beats Ngannou and then Jones, man he should be remembered not only as the Goat, but as a God of MMA
Yes!!
Once saw stipe use Roy Nelson as a heavy bag for 15minutes no slowing down he’s 10 times better ,and man he was chiseled in this last fight..
Stipe is such a humble guy.. shame on people who don't even acknowledge how good he really is.. no matter how many top guys he beat he's always an underdog.. Great coz he slaps the taste out of those people mouth every single time..
Kumar Amber also if you watch his fights and wanna make some dough
UFC wanted dc to win the trilogy and they wanted francis to win their first fight. Stipe is such a good and humble dude its incredible... Just remember Stipe taking the belt from dana when he ragdolled francis in the first fight..
Ι mean its so true. But god damn is he boring af personality wise
Dimitris Fekas who cares about personality this is a fight , if you want personality go watch a reality tv show
@@Rerollful I just like it more when a fighter is interesting, rather than not understanding half of what they say
Dimitris Fekas I see what you’re saying
@@dimitrisfekas8413 Stipe is a fucking superhero. Firefighter, medic, husband, father, and the only guy to win 6 UFC HW championship matches. Sucks if that doesn't do anything for you, but I'm sure Jon Jones or McGregor will get messed up and do some stupid shit within a few months if that's what you need. I understand everything he says much better than Mike Tyson.
Stipe is the Goat, no controversy, no steroids . He is a great role model, an ambassador and a real life hero.
Are you saying he’s the goat of mma or the ufc or what?
Greatest mma heavyweight at least in ufc
@@thomas8539...No way he's the goat. He just has more title defenses than a bunch of other unskilled heavy handed giants.
Well said sir, Stipe is without a doubt now the GOAT at HW
@@DB-ds4ke you consider dc unskilled and a giant?
Guess always beeing the underdog no matter what, is stipe's key to success. Keeps him sharp and focused.
Seriously. I love how he acts during his interviews as well. He doesn’t care about the fans just doing his thing. Class act
Best way 2 stay number 1 is to train like your number 2!
Haha. Stipe said people yell "you suck" from the crowd after he is walking to the back. I can't imagine why anyone would talk shit to Stipe. He doesn't brag about his amazing skills. He is just a hard working guy.
maneesh padavala no it’s not. Screw the fans
maneesh padavala fuck people including you for thinking that having a fan base makes you a good fighter. Stfu with that already
Stipe is the real life "Rocky"
If they can't accept him as the GOAT. He is the "People's Champ"
Plus the fact that he is a fire fighter who save lives.
I can understand the betting line on Francis. No matter how the previous fight went, anyone with his power will attract the gamblers lol.
Jon on the other hand, I dont agree with. Jon arguably lost his previous 2 contests and has looked less dominant in USADA era. Stipe on the other hand has been finishing the best of heavyweights and doing it clean. I can't believe people continue to underestimate this guy, he is a true champion.
People think it'll be an easy road when facing Miocic but when they get there, they realise that the path is Stipe.
Path is steepay.😭😂
@BEAST TV I agree. A calm Francis is scary.
Again after beating Francis and Jones, haters will say that Stipe has to beat Artem Lobov to prove he is the GOAT. I mean what the hell!!
Stipe is not going to beat JON JONES AT ALL IN NO UNIVERSE
Lou Cain if Dominick Reyes can beat Jon Jones than Stipe can do it too
@@bernardoviegas544 dominic reyes lost evidence of the belt JONES walked out with
Stipe will beat Jon Jones and Jones won't get lucky like he did against Reyes....
has he fought Jones?
Jones against Ngannou for the right to fight Stipe. .......
Not a bad idea
Nah Jones vs Blaydes. Ngannou vs Stipe. Then hopefully Stipe Vs Jones.
@@kevinrath4223 the only HW fight Jones would get would be straight for the title, he wouldn't risk it otherwise.
@@demilich867 True but it would be more interesting if he earned it a bit. Perhaps the greatest fight night of all time. Also, they're both wrestlers so it'd be a tough match.
Nanganou hasn’t proven he is stipe worthy after that loss.. he should go to jones first..
And if i was stipe i would just fight end of 2021 again..fuck ufc with their years old “ uncrowned champion nanganou BS”
If Stipe beats Francis again he should just call it a career he’ll have one of the best resumes of any fighter ever. If he continues to fight and gets past Jon Jones he should be considered the GOAT period.
I think it's reasonable to give Stipe the heavyweight GOAT title now, but I still kind of like Fedor. If Stipe beats Jon (and I guess Francis again), it has to be Stipe. I say this almost regretfully because, like Cormier, Fedor was always fighting bigger guys, so it seemed more impressive.
Ngannou seems one-dimensional, but it's crazy, because it still seems like he is destined to be champion once Stipe retires.
If he beats Jones then he already beat 2 of the top 5 greatest fighters that ever lived. Definitely puts him at #1 all time in my book.
@@CatAvenger17 fedor was fighting bums and fixed matches tho....
@@CatAvenger17 Fedor fough fighters with irregular records, just muscle with almost no talent
I think Stipe destroys Francis again and then faces Jones. Against Jones it depends on which Jones shows up , a 230lb focused healthy determined version of Jones is dangerous for anyone including Stipe.
Stipe is humble guy who prefer do the talking in octagon.I honestly think he doesn't even care if he is underdog.After every fight he ends up on top, thanks everyone and go on with his life.That's quality athlete.
SIT QUIET AND BET STIPE EVERYTIME..... is what the wise man whispers
DC vs Stipe 1
I betted 2 times im my life, both times on Stipe, both time doubled my money.
My money is on Francis or jones especially jones sure Francis can go out there and get wrestle fucked again but if he’s been working on his grappling and can denie the takedown it’s his fight and jones is just a monster stipe isn’t beating him unless it’s a knock out
Solo Solo stipe would probably beat jones imo, without a doubt
I wish Stipe all the luck, he’s been proving people wrong for a long time, and still gets overlooked.
3 days ago he was the GOAT and now he is the underdog?
@Nightstar Heavyweight champ is the main boss.
by now stipe should take "the eternal underdog" as his official nickname...
Stipe is an underrated Champ of all time..
"I would only offer to you that you may want to consider it" is the most chael sonnen sentence I've ever heard
It was that to the highest levels my friend
“Okay, great! I would only offer to you that you may want to consider that to the highest of levels we still don’t know where Kevin Lee fits into all of this” there’s your greatest Chael sentence
Really blew my mind when I seen UFC post that shit one day after Stipe solidified a legacy as the greatest heavyweight
Well he smashed one of the company favourites so it fits the narrative for them 😂 Makes me sick though this bias with certain fighters, to the highest of high levels
Its because he disrespected Dana when he refused to let him wrap the belt around him in a champ fight, the company doesn't care for him after that.
@@cheeseits6207 the company wasnt caring before that mate
He is the greatest all time because of what you just said...he hAs defended his belt what is it? 5 or 6. And when he lost to DC he cMe back n closed DC twice.
He defended it three times in a row was the record
@@jonathonhartline7640 now it's 4 FUCKIN GOAT.
It's not tears , It's sorrow no now it’s two in a row
Maybe the eye poke had something to do with losing.
His record is 3 it dosent count if you lose the belt
If I’m Francis or in his camp, I’m reaching out to DC to help me with my wrestling. Like yesterday
Stipe mopped the floor with Ngannou
@Heragoth Was Stipes hardest fight? He won 50-44 on all 3 score cards and out landed Francis 200 to fucking 33. You are either a troll or clueless.
@@iamcarlbrain5674 If Ngannou was that easy, Stile should have finished him, but he didn't.
Goddamn I like Sonnens podcasts. Recently discovered them. The storytelling, the inside-scoops, interesting views on things..The funny thing is that i´m liking him more now, as a podcaster, than as a fighter lol
The proof for Ngannou, would be in Jones vs Ngannou. He gets by Jones wrestling, he's ready for Stipe. Jones v Ngannou is the fight to make.
no because that fight already fell through genius jones will likely fight the winner stipe v francis. no way hell risk that fight unless its for the belt
No it’s not, stop throwing hurdles in front of Francis and give him the title shot he fully deserves by the end of the year. He’s the clear #1 contender and earned it after his streak following the Miocic and Lewis fight
100% agreed
Yes! Winner gets stipe
Nah he deserves a title shit against Stipe. He can fight Jon after he loses
Stipe the guy that picked up Mjolnir in that one movie
Hope Stipe walks him down... But Ngannoug is just really really strong...
They need to fight each other, winner fights Stipe.
Easy.
I agree with you bruh. Jones vs Ngannou for the rightful claim to challenge for the title.
I'm sorry but Jones needs to fight a heavyweight before fighting the second most dangerous in the class lol Ngannou has battered everyone bar DC and Stipe if anyone deserves the next shot it's him.
No Francis deserves first shot period, and Jones isn’t goin take a fight that’s not a title fight when he’s got 11 straight defenses. Jones sits on the burner for awhile while he bulks up.
Affordable Sticks o champ moving up doesn’t offer a either a contender or title fight.
Stipe as a underdog just means more $$$
I've said it before, I'll say it again...Chael is awesome! Absolutely on point and calls the media outlets on their BS. When it comes to Miocic they say two opposing things about the guy in 24 hours, pick a side and stick to it for a week.
Stipe is tough and smart. He would still beat Ngannou
I believe Stipe could tko Ngannou. Completely fatigue Francis, get the mounted position. Francis won't have the energy to get out, then just bombard him with heavy blows, punches in bunches. Ngannou is super dangerous though, anyone is in danger when facing him.
@Ashley Stroebel indeed, Ground n pound clinic from hw goat Stipe. He can do it if he plays it safe.
@Ashley Stroebel Exactly, you stole the words out of my mouth. Rozen and Lewis can maintain power untill later rounds. Francis showed that he can not, unless he is pacing himself(like Hunt, and Romero). But I doubt he is going to do that. He probably is going to swing for the fences at every opportunity IMHO.
@Ashley Stroebel And that won't take more than 3 rounds top. :D Stipe is also lighter now at a lean 230 lbs, that will give him a movement and agility advantage on the ground.
Mr Sonnen is right 110% about this subject definetetly.
Stipe "the lifetime underdog" Miocić
@daniiel mlinarics razumem :) Miočić
@daniiel mlinarics razumem is slovenian which I am. Samo da nije kopčam :P
@daniiel mlinarics greetings to you too :)
Such a good video, you just shared all my thoughts. Thanks sir!
Stipe just cant get the respect he deserves, always the underdog. Francis destroying opponents and jon jones going to heavyweight. But where does CM punk fit in all of this?
Lol
And stipe destroying francis
What about cm punk vs logan paul
I can’t get over the fact that Stipe has cleaned out the division. Good god how did he beat all these MONSTERS?? And fought DC THREE FUCKING TIMES AND WON 2!!!! PEOPLE. THIS IS SUPERHUMAN.
My money is on the fight going the exact same way. Francis hasnt changed things up. He still pretty much has his main striking coach in his corner (dewey cooper) as always and seems to train under him. He def hasnt been in the wrestling room like a madman since that L
Stipe's a legend.
Great motivation to prove them wrong...again...and again!
I like him as the underdog and underrated. It makes the victory that much sweeter.
Stipe is a genius when he fights he always comes up with a plan for every fighter. He will do the same with Francis again.
Already did once. Beat him every round
He’ll beat Francis again. Francis looks like he got worse; in that Rozenstroik fight Francis was soooooo sloppy winging his punches more than wanderlei. Lol. Stipe would see it coming from a mile away.
I think Stipe would disagree with you. He said himself that he didn't really know what his gameplan against DC was. He was just trying stuff and going with what worked. That being said, I agree that he beats Francis again.
Matthew S. Wall Ridiculous take. He has only done that the last two fights and one is after eye surgery.
I'll take those odds on Stipe. He will rip the soul out of Francis again. Everyone is now in awe of Francis because of his latest KO victories
I'd love to see Francis at an Arcade playing whack a mole, so uncoordinated and he legitimately doesn't punch, to the naked eye it appears he is throwing hammer fists in stand up
Just like they were in awe of his previous KO victories. "Ford Escort full speed blah blah" *Stipe runs Ngannou's head full speed into the canvas* O - H! 🤣
That Rozenstruik ko was ugly, stipe or dc would have avoided that sloppy attack and dismantled him completely for as long as they want
Idk about that man, last time Francis was on vacation for months without a proper camp because he was so cocky.
He got humbled and he basicly lives at the UFC institute, Francis looks more patient and he is like 40lbs bigger so idk.
I want Stipe to win but it’s hard to go against Francis. He is so scary with that power 😅
Screaming all the way from Arkansas.. Chael is one of the best if not the BEST at doing it..
underrated comment
Chael Sonnen,i love you man....you have greetings from Macedonia......Stipe is the GOAT,but never mind,more money for us....i cant understand why they didnt give him a credit for what he did in his carrier
It really looks like the UFC wants Francis Ngannou to be the heavyweight champion.
They were definitely pulling for him in their first fight, but at this point what other choice do they have? Blaydes, Cain, JDS, and Rozenstruik, all in less than 3 minutes combined. Unless it's Jon for title eliminator, who else does he fight?
@@awisefool1975 I think Reyes could beat him. And Jon would beat him too. I think Jon is scared to loose to Reyes too.
@@MJDiaz-vc1kl I feel Jon starches Reyes if they fight again, i hate jon but you can't deny his skills, every close fight he's had is when he underestimates his opponent and gets pissed the night before. In rematches and grudge matches he destroys. Just look at the 2nd Gustaffson fight.
@@demilich867 why wouldnt he fight him again? Cuz he knows he'll get his ass kicked again. If they ever do fight again, how much money are u Willing to bet? I'll put money on Reyes. I don't think ud put money on jones
@@MJDiaz-vc1kl I wouldn't cause i hate Jon, as much as i'd like to see him lose it ain't happening.
Some guy bets his car on Ngannou and leaves the fight in an cab 🚖 😂
Reasons why Stipe would be an underdog vs Francis:
1) Ngannou's chin is better than Stipe's. Ngannou has never been ko'd or tko'd.
2) The most probable way this fight will end is a finish by a tko or ko, and there's an over 60% chance that Ngannou is the one who'll finish.
It's simple mathematics really (in my opinion of course). Sure, it didn't happen the first time, so what?
3) Ngannou already faced Stipe and now knows his gameplan/vibe. He can make simple strategic adjustments and overcome Stipe this way. He doesn't even HAVE to get better technically or whatever because he can use his experience from the first fight. For starters, he can simply work on improving his gas tank.
4) With #3 aside, it's more probable that Ngannou has improved more than Stipe. Stipe having eye health issues and just not being able to train as much is a factor.
5) In the first fight, it was the first time that Ngannou was in a mega-fight. Nerves quite possibly might've gotten to him. I believe he'll be mentally tougher this time.
6) There is an age advantage, and it's not in Stipe's favor.
7) No two fights are the same, many times has a person won the first encounter but lost the next two. Stipe will beat Francis just because he already has is just shit logic.
8) Punching power favors Ngannou.
9) The "GOAT" title is based on past achievements, it has much less influence in the present let alone the future. When GSP fought Matt Serra for the rematch, he was already the welterweight GOAT at that time skill-wise, nobody just knew it yet. Ngannou can be the next GOAT, probably not, but he can, or just simply someone who can beat Stipe at least.
p.s I'm also not ocnvinced Stipe is the GOAT yet anyway. If he beats Ngannou, he will be. Stipe vs DC 3 wasn't a fight for GOAT status, this is, at least for stipe.
I'm probably forgetting some, but those were just a few of my reasons that I'll believe that Ngannou will beat Stipe.
What you willing to bet?
Nganou is the same fighter he was two years ago...he may have had the strongest punch recorded on that machine, but it’s like Bruce lee said “punching machines don’t hit back...or do single leg takedowns”
Wooowwww!! 100 % spot on. At least someone right here thinking!!!
@@Mikesullin noooo... Ngannou has now a good team.. He is not the same fighter.. Put blaydes, Cain, JDS and biggie boy in less than 3 minutes all together out. is incredible!!
@@manbassa9827 That proved nothing, we haven't seen his gas tank, his takedown defense, anything, his fights end so quick we don't know if he's improved.
I love when Stipes underdog, means I'm earning a few bucks off the bookies!
The Bookies don't have to pay that they just lay it off the casinos, bookies make money on The Vig
Ngannou is a beast but lets face it, the only chance he has of a win against Stipe is a 'punchers chance'.
Thats facts he was completely outclassed for 5 rounds the only chance he has is if he connects one of those wild shots like he did rozunstruik
Stipe most definitely the UFC GOAT, Fedor is the Pride GOAT. Much love and respect to Stipe, he's my GOAT!
Fedor only won against bums....soon as he fought a legit febrico he tap tap
Na that punk ass jon Jones is the goat
Rukh stfu Jones is the goat
Rukh I never said that lol. Your the one obsessed with race. I’m just saying Jones is def the goat
@@solomonherskowitz Jones blew his chance at goat with all of his self inflicted problems that kept him from adding to his fight resume. Jonny is not goat.
Stipe and Francis will be an instant classic!!!!
Stipe is LEGEND 🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇧🇦🇧🇦🇧🇦🇷🇸🇷🇸🇷🇸 UNITED WE STAND!!!!!
Chael 100% right on this one
If Stipe wins vs Francis and Jon then u shloud honestly make him a ufc hall of famer
He could retire right now and be a UFC hall of famer. If he beats jones he is the GOAT
well ,if this achivment is not enough to hall of famer then noone should be in that hall
Yes chael. Him having more title defenses then every one else does put him in line for GOAT. Especially when you take in account who he beat to get there and who he beat to defend those titles.
Cain and Blades both tried to take down Ngannou, and KOd both in about 1 minute
Cain has been done
Stipe ragdolled nannganou like a child the fist fight.. this second fight will be the same story..
That shows nothing.. it will take nanganou years to learn to grapple, wrestle, handle scrambles And learn to come off the bottom... it was shameful that he lost ALL rounds to stipe , even while landing some of his significant power strikes on stipe first 2 rounds and NOW people want to believe after 3 years and 3 fast fights that he’s somewhat capable of handling Stipe again... he will suffer the same defeat...
@Gabriel Guy did you even watch the fight? Cain was clearly injured in it and was hardly moving before he got knocked out
@@briancarolina3081 I don't think ngannou has changed since the last match gold, and ngannou will treasure it from the first match to avoid making the same mistakes, I predict a 1-round knockout for ngannou
On point yet again
Stipe adapts in the fight so well. He just makes adjustments as the fight progresses better than anyone out there. Jones does this but not quite as well as Stipe. Jones has a bigger skill set as a fighter but he is not better at adapting to his opponent. Francis is just fucking scary
I dont think jones better fighter.
@@lupinder2058
Jones has more in his arsenal and Stipe does more with the skills he has. Jones isn't the better fighter but he has a broader skill set
Good stuff Chael, you are right. I believe that media and partially UFC staff are hyping Ngannou since he is younger and his wins are usually knockouts. They start talking about how hard he hits blah blah... But Francis in my opinion doesn´t have a heart of champion. When he is not able to knock out his opponent and gets tired he is lost. We have seen it against Stipe and against Derrick Lewis. I think Stipe beats him again, even if he has improved takedown defence, because if Stipe can pin him against the fence, he will gas eventually..Stipe also hits pretty damn hard and in clinch with couple of elbows, who knows how he react once he get´s some cut..Regarding Jon Jones, the queston is how his cardio and movement will be affected by gaining allt those muscles. Also he isn´t exactly known for having punching power at LHW, will it be much better att HW? Can he take a punch by true HW? I am excited for Anthony Johnson´s comeback, hopefully at LHV.
Only time Stipe would be the underdog is if chael came out of retirement
Good joke
@@MdSamim-ml2ur That's a real thing.
Md Samim there’s a lot to unpack here
I'll never forget being perplexed watching Ngannous corner put towels on him between rounds. They were actually heating him up rather than using ice to lower his body temperature. Needless to say, he was exhausted after the first round. Stipe dominated the whole fight.
Stipe Vs Jones could be very similar to the first Jones Vs Gus fight
Except that Stipe has heavier hands than Gus. Jones could finally get KO'd
@@Xtianisms yeah, I was hoping Gus would beat werdum so we could see a stipe Vs Gus match up, that could be a fun fight
Don't forget. The first round in Miocic vs. Ngannou was crazy. Stipe survived and went on to dominate Ngannou. I think he can do it again, but the challenge will be bigger than the first time.
We’re going to miss Stipe when he’s gone
I will there's just nobody like him
It’s like Djokovic against Federer Nadal it happens in every sport but why change it maybe it’s what brings out the best of this guys
And they say there is no racism towards slavic people.
Tons of respect for Uncle Chael for putting it out there!! Why the heck Stipe is always the underdog? Ngannou was tamed like an animal in the last fight and he hasn't proven he can last 5 rounds since then (he didn't really have to for the most part), so there is very little evidence that his gas tank has improved which is the most crucial factor along with Stipe's chin. As for Jones, he is just avoiding the Reyes fight to protect his LHW legacy, he knows he would lose. If he thinks conquering HW division would be just like LHW, he is seriously mistaken.
Stipe has my support. Cleveland bound
A lot of times I say Chael is crazy but he's right people still doubting Stipe still. Like Jon is just gonna take him out.
I always thought Jon would loose to a good boxer or bjj guy , I think stipe will give him problems on the feet
Look at all heavyweights....they all go down after 1 or 2 or max 3 big shits but Stipe....he take shots..after shots...30-40 shots on the chin and still stand out. He is GOAT
How gracious of Uncle Chael to ask us a question and not demand an answer immediately back like the Undefeated Champ he is
I don't think there should be any doubt about it at this point, Stipe is the best to ever do it.
Stipe is my GOAT because my last 5 picks all lost, this guy broke that losing streak :D
He earned it.
Ngannou has openly said that he has since gone back to the drawing board regarding his training after his 2 consecutive losses. He's next 4 fights he didnt need to show what he can do if taken down because it's only taken him 2m42secs to win all 4 of those fights via ko/tko. If you watch the stipe or Derrick Lewis fights he rushes to get that punch in which was to his detriment, i think if he paces himself and becomes patient in his approach he will be deadly.
Stipe would have to rely on take downs to win, but it takes that one shot from Ngannou to do serious damage. Would be a good fight none the less, and I'd put my money on Ngannou, definitely not the same fighter he was when he fought stipe 2.5 years ago.
he didn't improve shit he only says that and you believe it
Stipe keeps beating Bosses, just like a video game. 👊🏻
Thank you for pointing this out.
You are so right chael.. how can you be the best heavyweight and still be considered the underdog in both possible fights
If Stipe is a 2.5 or 3.5x underdog, I am 100% putting my money on Stipe.
I'm thinking of risking 25k euro on him
Rytis Kurcinskas danggggg broo
@@chasedreamsgetgains1825 just to rub in more that's basicly my yearly salary but fuck it if I win that means i won a year
I'm of the mindset that if Ngannou is next for the title, I would like to see him rematch Lewis first. Not just because Lewis is the only blemish on Ngannou's record since he fought Stipe but also because Ngannou is the only blemish on Lewis' record since he fought Cormier. So, Ngannou v. Lewis II will literally be the #1 contender fight to make; IMO. Which will give Stipe some well deserved time off.
Was not a stipe fan. Not a Cormier fan. Became a stipe fan. Became even less of a d.c. fan. . Really really hope stipe beats ngannou AGAIN! and serve s up jon Jones his first loss.
Jones already lost.
@@iramhernandez1875 ah the one by disqualification? Only one I know of?
Maybe stripped of wins over DC? Maybe but idk I don't think so for drug use but I know he got dq'd for illegal elbows
Satirical right thoughts
Something should be said about the amount of ring time and experience either fighter has. In their respective last 12 fights, if my math is right, Stipe has had 2 hours, 2 minutes and 34 seconds in the Octagon, while Francis has had 1 hour, 7 minutes and 20 seconds.
In that time, Stipe has thrown 1,843 punches and landed 696 significant strikes. And Francis has thrown 444 strikes and landed 150 significant strikes. Stipe has also weathered the storm with Francis and dominated the fight last time, and Francis has only gone the distance one more time after their fight and lost that decision.
Something tells me if they fight again, Stipe’ sting experience and ability to weather the storm will show and he’ll win again.
Something tells me that Francis will need to slim down to probably 255 in order to maintain the cardio of a potential 5 round fight. I think Stipe would go to about 242 for that fight. A little more weight to be able to take down Francis.
Brandon Maxwell great take and I think you’re absolutely spot on
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love uncle chael so so much
Miocic always underdog... ALTHOUGH, he is the baddest man on the planet! DEAL WITH IT
Nganou has beaten pretty much every other contender since his loss over 2 years ago, what any of us think would happen in the rematch is irrelevant. He’s earned it
That’s where I’m at, and I don’t get these people who keep crying about how Stipe already beat him. It doesn’t matter. That was along time ago, and Francis has run through everyone (except Lewis right after Stipe iirc) since. He deserves the title shot at this point, regardless of anything else.
Cole James it’s weird. They’re acting like nganou just lost and is asking for an immediate rematch. There’s only one way to find out what would happen in a rematch and that’s to book the damn thing
It should be Francis and jones..winner of that flights the champion.
Francis might be the hardest fight for Jones. . .
For at least one round.
Francis is the heavyweight version of Anthony Johnson
No Stipe isn't the underdog but the UFC will market the fight that way and try desperately to convince fans that the fight will go differently from the last time but the only way this rematch will be different is that Stipe will finish it in the first round and he'll allow Dana to wrap the strap around him. I mean seriously can there be anyone who isn't the most casual of fans who believes that NGannou can beat him? I mean seriously?
I think you would have to be a casual to not know that at the top of the sport both fighters have paths to victory. Stipe is a great fighter but hes getting up there in age and Ngannou is just starting in this sport. The rematch could go either way.
Stop throwing around the word casual, u don’t think Ngannou has a chance at beating stipe?
Obviously u don’t know shit.
youre a casual if u dont accept the fact that ngannou can knock him out it only takes one shot. i hope stipe can win but youre an idiot if you dont think it can go either way
@@lukeinvictus Ngannou isn't going either. Not to mention if he isn't throwing bombs at a crazy pace he'll just give Stipe room to get a KO. I'd love to see how Ngannou would respind to those body shots, because Stipe has improved were as Ngannou hasn't.
@@lukeinvictus stipe is a golden gloves boxer. Ngannou is a joke. He is a beast of a man but his skill level is laughable. Stipe was moving backwards and knocked him out last time. We all saw those haymakers he threw at rousenstruk (or however you spell it) if he wasnt so huge he wouldn't even be on the roster. The man has 0 skill. Stipe is the goat it's no contest for him. Just stop dude. Stipe only slowed down because dc blinded his ass in the first 2 fights so he cant see as well. Ngannou hasn't improved at all. Everyone says he improved but have no facts to point to. He is huge and powerful and only needs 1 punch but a guy like stipe isn't gonna let him land that. Plus in the first fight stipe ate everything ngannou threw at him. He is not even close to stipes level plain and simple
Ngannou is a freak of nature who can punch,nothing more.Stipe is a great all rounder with arguably the highest fight IQ in the game.
#stipeisbest ❤️ from 🇮🇳 to baddest man on the planet..these conversations sucks
Stipe should be considered the greatest, but I would say Cain was more dominant in his time.The fact that Stipe survived both Mark Hunt, Ngannou and Nelson in itself is truely to be saluted.