Interesting argument.

I don't actually believe smaller fighters are GAMER than larger fighters ... but I do believe they're quicker, slicker, overall more athletic fighters, for all the physiological reasons you hinted upon.

One thing I disagree with, though, is POWER. Smaller fighters can be JUST as devastating (pound-for-pound) as bigger fighters.

In fact MANY of the greatest KO punchers of all time are lightweight and below.

Same thing as there are plenty of 30 lb dogs that DOA their opponents in :10-:20 min. Devastating!

A lightweight maybe couldn't knock out a heavyweight ... but neither could a heavyweight put a dent in a gorilla or a grizzly bear.

But in their own division, many lightweight fighters are truly devastating.

Jack