I've often been surprised about how much the UFC exaggerates heights.It doesn't matter that they're smaller than the UFC makes out, in fact it makes fighters like Randy Coutures evenmore impressive.
JDS growing to 6'4 and Cain to 6'2 when he is closer to 6'0 promted me to start the thread.
I've met Couture (first pic) and I'm 6'0 exactly, measured plenty of times. I'd guess Randy to be abbout 5'10 tops. He's the same height as 5'9 James Toney, and quite a bit shorter than Machida who I think is 6'0 but listed at 6'1. He's also taller than 6'2 listed Cain.
Met a few others - Akiyama, Maynard, Munoz all a bit shorter than Randy, Mark Hunt definitely not 5'10.
the Tale of the tape is always off. I even saw Cain listed at 6'4 against Junior somewhere during the lead up to the fight. It was ridiculous, you watch them stand next to eachother, Cain is probably 6', I wouldn't be surprised with JDS at 6'4. They used to pretend Carwin was 6'3, he's barely 6'.
All you have to do is copy the url of the image and paste it in the text box that opens after you click on the little icon with the mountains in between the speech bubble and the hyperlink icons.
its the same way in every sport. Even in college. High school coaches do the same thing when they are trying to get colleges to look at their players.. Why? No idea...
I've met Randy in person. I'm 6'3 &3/4. I'd say Randy is at least 6'1.
I was also 5 feet from Brendan Schaub in Toronto at UFC 152 (he was there to watch the fights) and was doing a community works program that week. He looks to be at least 6'3 and he's listed at 6'4.
I literally rubbed shoulders with Dan Hardy at UFC 129 going past Joe Ferraro's booth. No way that guy is 6 foot. He's 5'9 or 5'10 at most. Maybe they add the mohawk to his height?
This is weird. Why would UFC lie about height, weight etc? In WWE it is understandable, they like to make out their wrestlers are all superhuman, but in a legitimate sport? Don't get it.
As much as it is a sport, it still has to make money. Whereas you and I will watch every fight put on for us. Those not as interested are more likely to buy a PPV or watch a free fight if they hear its two 6'4 beasts going at it, rather than two 6 ft guys.
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