Examples of guys who struggled against little men but dominated big men.

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Arlovski was a UFC champ at 265 lbs, but lost a UD to former 170 lb fighter Rumble Johnson.

Jon Jones is a UFC champ at 265 lbs, but many people think he lost to former 170 lb fighter Thiago Santos.

GSP was a UFC champ at 185 lbs, but got taken to a split decision by BJ Penn, who fought at 145 lbs later in his career.

McGregor was a UFC champ at 155 lbs, but lost takedowns 4-0 against Chad Mendes, who was still wrestling at 125 lbs into his 20s.
 
jones won the fight against santos by slim margin

he did lost to reyes though
 
Rumble was a legit HW

No he wasn't. He wasn't as tall as advertised, plus he had a relatively narrow waist with thin wrists and ankles, when compared to proper heavyweights like Ngannou and Blaydes.

His natural build was comparable with other former 170 lb fighters like Jailton and Thiago Santos.
 
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