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Originally Posted by KenshiRyan
So really skill and technique are more important than size?
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Generally speaking they are, but it depends on the circumstances...
Its a mistake to think that skill and technique don't produce power.
Its also a mistake to think that size and strength don't matter.
If we're talking about a full-contact, KO event you have cases for both sides:
Size over technique
1. For example, look at Kimo vs. Gracie in UFC 3. Gracie gave a draw to Kimo, who was way less experienced but stronger and some 90lbs heavier.
2. Former footballer Bob Sapp KO'd Ernesto Hoost in K-1 two times; Not that it was easy for Sapp, but he still crushed him.
3. Tank Abbot has KO'd alot of guys smaller than himself who were more technical.
Technique over size
1. Genki Sudo had his way with Superheavyweight Toughman Butterbean despite giving 150 lb in weight and strength.
2. Koaklai Kaennorsing KTFO Mighty Mo (also a superheavyweight) and went toe to toe against 7' Chong Mam Ho (decision draw).
3. Roy Jones jr. at 190 lbs gave a beat down to hard hitting heavyweight fighter John Ruiz.