How is "reach" measured?

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    so really simple question, who do they mean when they say so and so fighter has x reach? is that like a measure of how far someone can reach when throw a straight punch? or is it a measure of wingspan? ( I am thinking its this cause Jones has like a stated reach of 84" that's 7ft). Do they count the reach of kicks?
     
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    Pretty sure it's wingspan. Seems like most of the fighters are around 70" to 80" which is normal for people around 6'
     
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    Wingspan, fingertip to fingertip, and it isn't really a good system. You can have a wide back and short arms and have an equal wingspan of someone with a narrow frame and long arms.

    In boxing you'll often see reach defined as the distance from the end of the fist to the armpit. Makes more sense.
     
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    Jon Jones has orangutan arms. Just an unusual physique. Similar to the Klitschko's.
     
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