Would heavy weights be at a serious disadvantage against smaller opponents?

[Unicorn Princes]

In a traditional war where melee weapons were involved?

Like I can't see some big slow guy like JDS being able to out sword fight Jose Aldo, I feel like Jose could move in and out and stab him like 5-6 times before JDS could even pull off a swing?

IDK, just something to think about because I always hear Joe Rogan say 500 years ago "such and such big guy" would have been the baddest dude on the battlefield and i kind of disagree, i think being big would make you really slow, and that you would be exhausted fast, and just a bigger target

i actually feel like a smaller faster guy would have excelled at ancient warfare?

 

[leatherneck]

wow

 

[D1wrestla]

wow

 

[Navy_Chief]

"you need a license to drive a car. Hell, you need a license to catch a fish. but they'll let any screaming white belt make a thread."

 

[GearSolidMetal]

White belt threads are even more retarded than usual tonight.

 

[NatoHoro]

 

[Oedad]

I heard some 6'5 Jamaican guy was the slowest man on the planet Hussein Bolo or something like that sucks being big dumb and slow

 

[RepairManManMan]

Yes. The quicker the opponent and the smaller a blade the harder time a hw would have defending. Also if you are a bigger guy you are a bigger target. If JDS gad a sword he'd be lucky to last a few seconds against Aldo with a dagger. Machida with iron fist would probably cause damage too (if spiked). To have a chance a hw would need to use a range weapon like a spear and a net.

 

[phatron]

You think I'm just gonna stand there and let you stab me Jon?

 

[SuperNerd]

Spoiler

 

[Which Doctor]

T-1000 is to Arnold as Unicorn Princes is to 99Silva.

This is how legends are born.

 

[irish_thug]

In a traditional war where melee weapons were involved?

Like I can't see some big slow guy like JDS being able to out sword fight Jose Aldo, I feel like Jose could move in and out and stab him like 5-6 times before JDS could even pull off a swing?

IDK, just something to think about because I always hear Joe Rogan say 500 years ago "such and such big guy" would have been the baddest dude on the battlefield and i kind of disagree, i think being big would make you really slow, and that you would be exhausted fast, and just a bigger target

i actually feel like a smaller faster guy would have excelled at ancient warfare?

 

[Oedad]

Must be sad even 2,000 years ago the little guy could't get any respect

"Many Roman gladiators were a little on the husky side. Fighters trained their bodies to the limit, but their carbohydrate-rich diet of barley porridge often saw them pack on fat around their midsection. This extra flab had a practical purpose, since it helped absorb superficial wounds and protected the gladiator’s vital organs from injury." - History.com

 

[phatron]

2 wastelanded 99silva threads in 2 minutes. goalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

 

[TUFNewb]

Roman legions had height requirements. Manlets weren't allowed.

 

[MMAlover123]

 

[surgeyou1]

Ask Oberlyn Martell

 

[JWtheKarateKid]

wow

 

[eternaldarkness]

profound.... stupidity. it took a shit load of strength to wield most melee weapons especially when armour was worn. and reach is also a massive factor when swords are involved, this is why a sword beats a dagger. might is right.

 

[combat_rock]

Ask Oberyn Martell

Hey, he would have won if he didn't get carried away.