So I finally spent a little bit of time capping this main event and while I was really hoping to find the reason to bet Stipe confidently as the dog, I just can't do it. I believe he will have the faster, much more fluid hands, but I can't unsee how many punches he takes by seemingly disrespecting the power of his opponents. His chin is solid. He was stung by Overeem but recovered quickly, but I just don't think taking punches period is a good idea in this fight, and I'm not sure how he will adjust. As much as Ngannou doesn't have pure speed in his hands, he's pretty accurate with his power (recently). I really HATE to say it but I'm picking Ngannou by round 1 KO, but there's a good chance I've just been too blind with regards to this matchup to ever really see it with an open mind. I just don't think Stipe gets all the way in or out as cleanly or quickly as he will need to. No bet for me here. I know I'm not seeing this fight clearly.