Are the little guys not as respected due to the perception of not being dangerous?

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I notice that guys like MM and Cruz get a lot of hate, it seems as though most people acknowledge they couldn't beat them. But most people feel like they would put up enough of a fight to stick around for a little bit. Is it because these guys just don't look dangerous when fighting? Out of any UFC fighter to fight, most people would pick MM or Cruz...due to these guys just not appearing dangerous in there.

but on the other side of the spectrum....you rarely hear people talking shit about John Dodson, John Lineker, or Garbrandt. Only thing I could attribute it to, is the perception of danger. Naturally, when people see MM...he's small and unassuming...it just makes you feel kind of safe? John Lineker goes out there with wicked fast hands and has guys stiffened out within a round, and he just looks like a poison dwarf that you probably don't want to piss off.

Conclusion, if FLW and BW had more Linekers, Garbrandts, Almeida's...etc. The divisions might be more respected.
 
Idk i saw a new porno where its basicaly open weight mma fight and winner bangs hot girl and this 5'9 dude got wrecked by this 6'2 205 dude and it was kinda like he was being put in his manlet place
 
It's their size. People here have been raised on WWE and movies and believe they could beat smaller guys based on size. They have delusions of their ability to fight.
 
I notice that guys like MM and Cruz get a lot of hate, it seems as though most people acknowledge they couldn't beat them. But most people feel like they would put up enough of a fight to stick around for a little bit. Is it because these guys just don't look dangerous when fighting? Out of any UFC fighter to fight, most people would pick MM or Cruz...due to these guys just not appearing dangerous in there.

but on the other side of the spectrum....you rarely hear people talking shit about John Dodson, John Lineker, or Garbrandt. Only thing I could attribute it to, is the perception of danger. Naturally, when people see MM...he's small and unassuming...it just makes you feel kind of safe? John Lineker goes out there with wicked fast hands and has guys stiffened out within a round, and he just looks like a poison dwarf that you probably don't want to piss off.

Conclusion, if FLW and BW had more Linekers, Garbrandts, Almeida's...etc. The divisions might be more respected.

They don't get respect because they have to be protected from all the big fighters or even average size fighters. It's a lot more impressive to be the best at what you do than to be "the best for your size."
 
It's totally different when it comes to BW & FW compared Fly. I'm sure many more people would rather take their chances fighting Demousetrious than Dom.
 
Idk i saw a new porno where its basicaly open weight mma fight and winner bangs hot girl and this 5'9 dude got wrecked by this 6'2 205 dude and it was kinda like he was being put in his manlet place
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There just fun size and people don't respect little people.
 
We need more threads about Lomachenko here so that people start respecting short men.
 
Lomachenko and Mighty Mouse are the leaders of the manlet uprising.

The best boxer and the best MMA fighter right now. The P4P baddest men on the planet. Tall fat/skinny non-athletic people just can't handle the fact that they would get some serious whooping from these two great fighters. I love it.
 
this 5'9 dude got wrecked by this 6'2 205 dude and it was kinda like he was being put in his manlet place

You sound salty like CandyLay picking on Krazy Horse (the little guy).
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The MANLET UPRISING is in full swing, Lomachenko and Mighty Mouse are the spiritual leaders. Honorary mention to Chocolatito (who would btw whoop Conor in a boxing match in an embarrassing fashion).

All you "bravehearts" from Sherdog who bash "manlet" fighters -- Mighty Mouse has openly challenged you, he wants to fight every single one of you yet none of you had the balls to accept his challenge. I mean let's be honest here, I'm not joking, if a man calls you out for a fight and considering how confident some of you were that you're somehow able to beat him (with what skills???), it's a massive shame than nobody accepted his challenge.

Lomachenko doesn't even need to challenge anyone because no one of these fools who insult people because of their height would step into a boxing ring with him unless they have a death wish.

The insecurity here about these "manlet" fighters really makes me laugh, it seems like plenty of people are nervous when they see their skills while they should just appreciate them for being great fighters and great athletes.
 
The MANLET UPRISING is in full swing, Lomachenko and Mighty Mouse are the spiritual leaders. Honorary mention to Chocolatito (who would btw whoop Conor in a boxing match in an embarrassing fashion).

All you "bravehearts" from Sherdog who bash "manlet" fighters -- Mighty Mouse has openly challenged you, he wants to fight every single one of you yet none of you had the balls to accept his challenge. I mean let's be honest here, I'm not joking, if a man calls you out for a fight and considering how confident some of you were that you're somehow able to beat him (with what skills???), it's a massive shame than nobody accepted his challenge.

Lomachenko doesn't even need to challenge anyone because no one of these fools who insult people because of their height would step into a boxing ring with him unless they have a death wish.

The insecurity here about these "manlet" fighters really makes me laugh, it seems like plenty of people are nervous when they see their skills while they should just appreciate them for being great fighters and great athletes.
I'm starting my training regiment on Monday. Will challenge mighty mouse in April.
 
100% of Sherdoggers including the MMA fighters would end up getting cuckolded by superior athletes like Chocolatito, Mighty Mouse, Lomachenko and Rigondeaux

Don't forget Chocolatito and Wanheng Menayothin
 
Idk i saw a new porno where its basicaly open weight mma fight and winner bangs hot girl and this 5'9 dude got wrecked by this 6'2 205 dude and it was kinda like he was being put in his manlet place
6'2 is manlet bro
 
its not perception, its reality. dj is not dangerous and would get #smashed by any normal sized human with decent athleticism
 
For me it's not about thinking I can beat them, I am only 5'9 170 pounds so I'm not that much bigger than Mighty Mouse that I could just smother him.

I gave the flyweight division a chance when it first started but I didn't like the fights that much. The sense of danger that you get when you watch heavyweights or guys like Rumble or McGregor where the fight can end at any moment is just not there.

I also feel like the talent pool is not that great at the moment, I mean both MM and Benavidez lost to Cruz and have both easily dominated the division for years so you get the feeling that you just have the leftover bantamweights fighting for an easier title.

It's weird because Cruz is actually one of my favorite fighters, despite not being that big. I just find his movement beautiful to watch and his striking and timing very creative. Seeing him duck and weave and make guys miss is entertaining as hell for me. With Mighty Mouse it seems like he is just a very good wrestle-boxer with super speed. There is nothing particularly interesting to watch about his fights.
 
Watching a 125lb fight is like watching a r/c car race. There's a lot of skill involved but at the end of the day they're miniatures.
 
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