Originally posted by: wolf Date: November 16, 2011 at 11:51 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: JonnyF Date: November 16, 2011 at 11:54 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: wolf Date: November 16, 2011 at 11:57 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: Reckin007 Date: November 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
I guess it depends if Brock is really 6'3"....Overeem does look a bit taller in those pictures though. Besides, it's not like both guys are standing straight up when their facing off like they would when they're measured. Sorry to take the fun out of this one but yes he's probably 6'5" lol.
Originally posted by: WittySpaces Date: November 17, 2011 at 12:10 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Reckin007 said:
I guess it depends if Brock is really 6'3"....Overeem does look a bit taller in those pictures though. Besides, it's not like both guys are standing straight up when their facing off like they would when they're measured. Sorry to take the fun out of this one but yes he's probably 6'5" lol.
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I thought that was average! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Originally posted by: residency Date: November 17, 2011 at 03:57 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Everyone remember when Carwin was billed at 6'4'' to Brock's measly 6'2'', yet Brock was the taller guy?
Yeah, don't put much stock in to height stats. They're more than likely untrue.
Originally posted by: hadouken Date: November 17, 2011 at 05:34 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: sourpuss Date: November 17, 2011 at 09:13 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
The UFC isn't widely known for their precise stats. It's not unusual to see incorrect numbers for reach, height and even records.
Overeem looks to be maybe 2 inches max taller than Brock...that's all I know.
Originally posted by: D253 Date: November 17, 2011 at 09:37 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
JonnyF said:
Signing a UFC contract adds a few inches. I thought everyone knew that.
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Except for Anderson Silva who was listed as 5' 11" in his first fight in the UFC.....
But I get your point.
Originally posted by: ResoluteProtector Date: November 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: FlipMMA Date: November 19, 2011 at 03:25 AM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
residency said:
Everyone remember when Carwin was billed at 6'4'' to Brock's measly 6'2'', yet Brock was the taller guy?
Yeah, don't put much stock in to height stats. They're more than likely untrue.
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+1
Kind of a pet peeve of mine. Why not officially measure each fighter flat-footed without shoes on so they can have an exact height on the roster? Wouldn't be difficult at all.
Originally posted by: buffaloblue Date: November 19, 2011 at 12:26 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Originally posted by: KungFuHustle Date: November 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
JonnyF said:
Signing a UFC contract adds a few inches. I thought everyone knew that.
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this happens in every sport guys are usually a bit shorter than their stats suggest. If the athletes have any involvement in it it makes sense, cuz everybody is always lieing about being an inch or two taller than they really are.
Originally posted by: phoenix-mma Date: November 19, 2011 at 12:55 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
Depends on the footwear worn at the press conference. AO is wearing a suit, so probably wearing traditional dress shoes which have a 1 inch heel. Brock is dressed casually, and probably wearing his traditional timberland type boots which have a thicker sole and 2inch heel. So, footwear alone could make the 2 inch difference you're seeing in the pics.
Originally posted by: TheSituation Date: November 19, 2011 at 01:11 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
phoenix-mma said:
Depends on the footwear worn at the press conference. AO is wearing a suit, so probably wearing traditional dress shoes which have a 1 inch heel. Brock is dressed casually, and probably wearing his traditional timberland type boots which have a thicker sole and 2inch heel. So, footwear alone could make the 2 inch difference you're seeing in the pics.
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I thought you made a self ban bet or am I misremembering??
Originally posted by: phoenix-mma Date: November 19, 2011 at 01:14 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
TheSituation said:
phoenix-mma said:
Depends on the footwear worn at the press conference. AO is wearing a suit, so probably wearing traditional dress shoes which have a 1 inch heel. Brock is dressed casually, and probably wearing his traditional timberland type boots which have a thicker sole and 2inch heel. So, footwear alone could make the 2 inch difference you're seeing in the pics.
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I thought you made a self ban bet or am I misremembering??
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misremembering
Originally posted by: Natural_Selection Date: November 19, 2011 at 02:13 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
You can really see, though, that Brock is naturally a much bigger man then Overeem. He's so wide, his shoulders are so massive, his 2 inch thick forehead bone-plating,. When you see those shots of him from overhead cameras controlling guys from the top he just completely covers them up with his torso. I was amazed how he looked so much more humungous than Carwin when he had the side mount. Overeem is going to have a long night if Lesnar ends up on top. Lesnar will suck the cardio life out of Overeem in 2 minutes.
Originally posted by: wolf Date: November 19, 2011 at 03:48 PM Source: https://forum.mmajunkie.com/threads/is-it-just-me-or-is-alistair-overeem-not-65.43364/
phoenix-mma said:
Depends on the footwear worn at the press conference. AO is wearing a suit, so probably wearing traditional dress shoes which have a 1 inch heel. Brock is dressed casually, and probably wearing his traditional timberland type boots which have a thicker sole and 2inch heel. So, footwear alone could make the 2 inch difference you're seeing in the pics.
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Then explain the video where they are barefoot standing eye to eye and Brock is as tall if not taller?
