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Old 05-05-2008, 12:00 AM   #21 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jvernacchio View Post
Still to tiny for 5'11" there will be smaller stronger guys in that division with more muscle on their bodies and he will experience the same issues being pushed around the mat.

Taller guys with good BJJ can often have the advantage when it comes to getting subs.

Longer limbs combined with good flexibility can help you throw up triangles and catch armbars.

Being tall does not seem to hurt someone like Nate Diaz who is 6' and 155.
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