Is Jon Jones reach actually 7'0 ???!!

[StonedLemur]

I heard the measurements aren't exactly perfect for ufc. Would be shocked if it wasn't.

Look at Shane Carwins height...changed like 8 times lol.

 

[666]

My god reach is measured fingertip to fingertip and no ones mentioned eyepoking yet? Sorry I can't support this thread. Out.

 

[OldBoy91]

Jesus Christ. I remeber people/commentators banging on about him but didn't realise this:
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Guy can fight every week. Doesnt cut weight, doesn't get hit, doesn't need to train cardio

Sure. Until he stops fighting postmen and cab drivers.

 

[OldBoy91]

Look at Shane Carwins height...changed like 8 times lol.

6'5 Carwin fighting 6'3 Mir... who was significantly taller than him.

 

[StonedLemur]

6'5 Carwin fighting 6'3 Mir... who was significantly taller than him.

I blame the WWF for that sir.

They said Andre the Giant was 7'4" 500lbs and a pic with Wilt Chamberlain who is 7'1", Wilt is taller lol.

 

[Tweak896]

Look at Shane Carwins height...changed like 8 times lol.

I wouldn't be surprised if some guys give shorter reach and height to surprise their opponent

 

[Kb7]

I wouldn't be surprised if some guys give shorter reach and height to surprise their opponent

Yea, I don't think the UFC officially takes your height and reach measurements, similar to when you renew or get a license.

Anderson Silva was once 5'11

Chuck Liddells reach is closer to 79-80"

Ortiz is closer to 6'3. But thats all head.

 

[Paladin]

Jesus Christ. I remeber people/commentators banging on about him but didn't realise this:
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Guy can fight every week. Doesnt cut weight, doesn't get hit, doesn't need to train cardio

I saw his last fight, he moves freakishly fast and smooth for a big dude.

 

[650lb Sumo]

Jesus Christ. I remeber people/commentators banging on about him but didn't realise this:
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Guy can fight every week. Doesnt cut weight, doesn't get hit, doesn't need to train cardio

I saw his last fight, he moves freakishly fast and smooth for a big dude.

He only started top level MMA training in 2022. He's exciting, but he's 35. Would be a whole lot more exciting if he were ten+ years younger. I also wonder how he'll fare against a mid or better tier grappler. If he can't stand up to that he won't go anywhere.

Speaking of big reaches, until not too long ago (2019) there was a boxer fighting who was 7'1" with a 90" reach - the appropriately-named Julius Long. He wasn't very good though:

Just for knowledge the average persons reach is typically the same as their height.

For women I think due to narrower shoulders. For men it's typically 2 inches higher.

 

[west42]

Yep. He could literally eye poke 2 people standing 6'10" apart at the same time

 

[StonedLemur]

I wouldn't be surprised if some guys give shorter reach and height to surprise their opponent

Any advantage you can get within the rules is a good advantage sir.