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What is Tale of the tape in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)?

The pre-fight comparison graphic of the two fighters' physical measurements — height, weight, reach, age, record. Reach (fingertip-to-fingertip span) matters most: a longer fighter can strike from distances the shorter one can't answer.

Example: The tale of the tape showed a five-inch reach advantage.

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OctagonGround and poundSubmissionTapoutTakedownDouble-leg takedownSingle-leg takedownSprawl
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