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With what evidence?
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No evidence, but it makes sense. Controlling the situation from up close affords the opposition equal opportunity to exert their control. From afar, those who seek to control the battle through their limited distance can be easily outmaneuvered by someone of equal physical capability who utilizes ranged combat. It sacrifices little on one end to allow the opponent minimal opportunities, and simultaneously grants one on the other end far more.