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Reported vs. Actual height difference between prelim fighters. (i.redd.it)

submitted 2 years ago by MMARefugee@lemmy.world to c/mma@kbin.social

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Right around 6 foot pretty much everyone lies.

I'm legitimately 6'4 and when I was younger and going to bars/house parties all the time more than a few guys tried to fight me because they claimed to be over 6 feet tall but were clearly shorter than that.

It wasn't just that they were lying. They seemed to honestly believe they were over 6 foot and rationalized that I had to be like 6'8 and fucking with them.

I think kids get told "you'll be such and such tall" and then when they dont make it, it causes some really deep insecurities.

[–] EmptyRadar@kbin.social 4 points 2 years ago

Yep. I am 6'2 as of last doc's measurement, and the amount of guys 4+ inches shorter than me who claim 6 feet is pretty hilarious. I never call anyone out though, just nod and smile.

[–] Fernando-678@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

Jesus, people are neurotic.