The reach of all of Izzy's UFC opponents

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Izzy: 80"

Wilkinson: 80"
Vettori: 74"
Tavares: 74"
Brunson: 77"
Silva: 77"
Gastelum: 71"
Whittaker: 73"
Romero: 73"
Costa: 72"
Blachowicz: 78"
Cannonier: 77"
Pereira: 79"
Strickland: 76"

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I would say guys with reach give Izzy the most trouble but then there’s Gastelum.

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Reach is simply not that important. Speed is everything

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Reach is not the answer. It is pressure. Sean has great defense and his cardio allows him to apply pressure for 5 rounds.

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It’s actually Timing is everything.

You can beat both reach and speed with it. That’s not to mention footwork and specifically foot placement which is requisite.

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Or maybe it’s case by case style vs style and combo of these things.
Funny how people still think it’s all about one factor. I

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