Fieos

Is this advisable? I'm trying to determine if I have a good build for MMA. I *should* be able to cut down to 205 as I walk around at 225, but I was curious as if my height would be a disadvantage.

I've been in striking arts since I was in the 4th grade (TKD, moved to American Kickboxing), with a couple years of Judo, and about a year of MMA-stylized JJ.

It just seems anything past 6'2" has diminishing returns at 205 in MMA from what I've seen.

sickcat

I would guess if striking is your thing then it would be great. Also BJJ can make some great use of lanky legs (nate diaz). start practicing those gogoplatas.


But I'm just an armchair warrior lol

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Tim is an example of how useful height can be.

RcCoLa

I was thinking Kendall Grove, he usually puts a good use to his long arms.

Unseen

I would fight at heavyweight with those numbers, until I become pro and then drop to 205

UseOf_A_Weapon

nah man- 205 at 6'6" will make you the tim sylvia of the lhw. haha. its a good place to start and if you dont like it, you can always go up.

Judoka

I am only 6'0 but much lighter so although i am not extremely tall for my weight i am still very tall, my legs are long and i love my build.

One thing that is strange is that i am also bow legged(Surprisingly has more advantages for MMA then disadvantages) and since i have really long legs they both make Gogoplata's a lot easier for me.

I also use my reach to keep a distance in the stand up and do jabs and leg kicks.

I dunno about you but i love being tall.

I wouldn't, I would treat any match like it is a world title match and i am the challenger.

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Unseen

The reason to fight HW as an amateur before moving to the LHW division is to be able to fight harder competition. When you are ready to turn pro you will have more experience geared toward defeating your opponent at the lower weight. Better yet, fight both HW and LHW while youre an amateur.

Judoka

Both HW and LHW would be a good idea. HW is necessarily harder but i think i know what you meant then if so then i agree but it all comes down to what the fighter wants to fight at not what other people think.

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Unseen

Thats how we do it at our gym. Once we turn pro the lighter guy that we face seems easier to handle.