He's too flat-footed. Wouldn't be able to close the distance. Unless Vitali is complete shot, he's got little to no chance.
This is the key. He'd just wind up a sitting duck at the end of Vitali's jab and power shots. Stiverne reminds me of a poor-man's younger Shannon Briggs in some ways.
Yeah, pretty much. He's got some pop, and maybe he's somewhat capable of a little counter-punching. But he's no where near the level of a Chris Byrd in terms of ability, speed, counter-punching to in anyway trouble Vitali. Even an older Vitali.