Re:Ermm... (Score 1)

I agree, environment has a significant impact on the outcome of a fight. The extreme example would be in a body of water -- the better swimmer has an enormous advantage. But, you should watch more boxing. There is no standard ring size. The size of the ring is typically a big item in negotiations in headline fights. Brawlers typically want small rings, whereas boxers prefer large rings. You are also right that there are innumerable variables that go into a person's effectiveness in fighting. However, if you remove all of the variable except strength and weight, then you are left with the inevitable conclusion that size/weight have a direct correlation to a person's effectiveness in a fight. I wrestled in h.s. and college (once again, very set rules and environment). I sometimes defeated people bigger than me. Occasionally I lost to people smaller. But I generally had more success against people smaller than me and less success than people bigger than me. I've never had to use my training in a real world situation, for which I am very thankful. Whenever two grown men are involved in a fight, someone will be hurt.