How is RDA beating numerous southpaws relevant? Magny is orthodox.
Kelvin and RDA are both Orthodox with similar physical traits and both aggressive with good chins, except Kelvin has more dangerous hands and a longer reach than RDA.
Right,
Thought Magny was southpaw. That actually helps my argument, RDA has got his kicks going against far more orthodox fighters. See his fights with Pettis, Cerrone, and Njokuani. All of whom are competent, rangy orthodox strikers he used his kicks fantastically against.
RDA lands his kicks regardless of his opponents stance. Orthodox vs southpaw opponents has never hindered him.
And Kelvin and RDA have nowhere near the same style, you're just saying that because they both are pressure fighters. But the way they get it done is completely different.
RDA is far better at cutting the cage (which is where Magny often gets stuck, see the fights he's been dropped in) and relies more on cage cutting, pressure, and kicks than Kelvin does. Kelvin's danger on the feet comes almost entirely from his boxing and his counter punching. He pressures his opponents with his jabs before he opens up.
Reach shouldn't matter here nearly as much as you think it might. Lorenz Larkins and Lombard, who both have reaches within 2 inches of RDA, had absolutely no problem closing the range early on with Magny. He doesn't use his range well, especially when he is being pressured. You only see his range utilized when he is the one pressuring.
And not to mention, Gastelum had a close right with Magny many felt he won. He had plenty of success. So I'm really confused what conclusions you're trying to draw.
