Overlooked/ignored variables in a fight?

[Venom]

What are some often overlooked variables that may affect the outcome of a fight?

What do I mean by VARIABLE? (not to insult anyone's intelligence) Of course I mean the factors, elements, or quantities that we consider in every matchup. Some variables are more important than others, though even small strengths in one area that we may consider not that helpful may help a fighter overcome his opponent.

1) The biggest variable is size, which is largely taken care of by weight divisions, albeit complicated with weight cutting methods.

2) A close second is skillset or fighting ability.

3) I'd say either strength or bone thickness/density. I'm sure you'll find it very difficult to fight a person with bigger bones than you

4) .....?? steroids?

other) ....???? mental stuff

 

[SenseiJim]

intake of dick pills comes to mind

 

[BSquared]

Eyesight, maybe.

 

[podsox]

Size is a negative if you don't get the finish early imo

 

[DaPunkMinowaMan]

What are some often overlooked variables that may affect the outcome of a fight?

What do I mean by VARIABLE? (not to insult anyone's intelligence) Of course I mean the factors, elements, or quantities that we consider in every matchup. Some variables are more important than others, though even small strengths in one area that we may consider not that helpful may help a fighter overcome his opponent.

1) The biggest variable is size, which is largely taken care of by weight divisions, albeit complicated with weight cutting methods.

2) A close second is skillset or fighting ability.

3) I'd say either strength or bone thickness/density. I'm sure you'll find it very difficult to fight a person with bigger bones than you

4) .....?? steroids?

other) ....???? mental stuff

Rules & fight configuration.

 

[joeyjoejoe]

How many fucks your opponent gives.

 

[QueenVitor]

Eyesight, maybe.

That's why asians are so terrible at fighting

 

[Str8shooter]

Its a mental game. You can't think your going to win you have to know your gonna win.

 

[emema]

Overtraining and improper weight management.

 

[UFC=Pride]

Does your opponent have that look in his eye.

 

[TewPoint0]

Masturbation

 

[TewPoint0]

Sexiness
Style
Race
Ball size
Car
Sexiness of significant
Mental illness
Grandma's maiden name
Ego
Who the fuck knows?
Free will

 

[Katsumi Yamada]

Reach is overrated and height is underrated.
An inch in height is half an inch in reach....not to mention reach takes into account the width of your shoulders.
Therefore a guy could be at a 2 inch reach disadvantage but still be able to have a longer range of punches than a guy shorter than him with a longer reach..because it's a shorter distance to his chin.

 

[Bowel-forged Stool]

hand shake at weigh ins and touch gloves

 

[kflo]

Injuries

 

[Gamer007]

Size of your skull, a larger head makes a bigger target.

 

[Venom]

Size is a negative if you don't get the finish early imo

More than one way to interpret that.

 

[Venom]

Reach is overrated and height is underrated.
An inch in height is half an inch in reach....not to mention reach takes into account the width of your shoulders.
Therefore a guy could be at a 2 inch reach disadvantage but still be able to have a longer range of punches than a guy shorter than him with a longer reach..because it's a shorter distance to his chin.

Very good point.

 

[Venom]

Rules & fight configuration.

Conor and BJ Penn probably win every 1-round fight.

 

[DatSamboKid]

Definitely the amateur background of a fighter.