Are UFC reaches exagerrated like heights?

[Arm Barbarian]

For sure they are both exaggerated and / or changed from time to time. I have seen fighter stats over the years seem to change. I'm pretty sure at one time I've seen Nick Diaz listed at 6'1", then it went down to 6" even, etc...

 

[Ollie_Williams]

I know Carwin is infamous for starting camp at 6'5 and entering the cage at 6'1, but I wonder just how prevalent height cutting is in the UFC?

Honestly, probably worse than you think. It's one of those things that everyone's doing, and once they start using a 3rd party testing facility, a lot more guys will start popping.

 

[Paradigm]

well, the UFC has misrepresented won/loss records in the past (Rashad) so why would reach be a surprise?

Honestly, probably worse than you think. It's one of those things that everyone's doing, and once they start using a 3rd party testing facility, a lot more guys will start popping.

yeah, but the facility will destroy the tape measure used and the results would then be impossible to appeal.

 

[Poohead7]

you almost never throw a punch without some hip rotation which turns your shoulders diagonal from where your feet are planted. This makes the width between ones shoulders an important variable that should be considered with reach. it shouldnt just be arm length. but i agree closed fist is more realistic. but bigger numbers are cooler so ya.

 

[cutch]

To be fair to Carwin, as someone who has had back surgery like him, I have lost like 2" in height.

 

[riddleofsteel]

This is one measuring oddity that I've always thought they should fix.

Shouldn't reach be measure to the end of your fist instead of your fingertips?

Except for Jon Jones.... I kid, I kid.

They should include a measurement like some boxing matches do: arm length, shoulder to end of fist. (also odd how some boxing matches list arm length and others list the reach like mma)

 

[BionicCommando]

The UFC to my recollection actually measures reach where as they just take whatever height is given to them by the fighter/manager/camp.