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Old 05-11-2008, 10:04 PM   #31 (permalink)

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Man I hate fighting short and stocky "wrestler" types. I'm 6'5 and cut from 220 to I fight at 205.
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Old 05-11-2008, 11:04 PM   #32 (permalink)

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If you have specific gameplans that utilize your strengths, height disadvantage can be overcome.
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Old 05-12-2008, 10:23 AM   #33 (permalink)

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You are definately on the shorter end of the LHW scale but as a grappler you should be OK. I have a similar problem. I am 5'8" (barely) and 195. I could cut to 185 but 170 would kill me without taking off some muscle a head of time. Just be sure to use a lot of head movement and fight inside until you get the takedown.
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:55 PM   #34 (permalink)

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depends on your build.
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:57 PM   #35 (permalink)

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depends on your build.
His build depends on his build? I think you mean skillset?
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