{"id":29034,"date":"2026-01-02T17:29:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T17:29:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/?p=29034"},"modified":"2026-01-07T17:38:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T17:38:21","slug":"s1mple-cs2-settings-crosshair-config-monitor-and-video-sensitivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/s1mple-cs2-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"S1mple CS2 Settings: Crosshair, Config, Monitor and Video, Sensitivity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Aleksandr \u201cs1mple\u201d Kostyliev is widely considered one of the greatest Counter-Strike players of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Famous for his explosive <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/how-to-practice-aim-in-cs2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">aim<\/a>, fast reactions, and confidence in high-pressure situations, s1mple\u2019s CS2 settings are built around responsiveness, precision, and visual clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a complete breakdown of his setup, structured with tables for easy reading and practical use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\nh2 {\n   color: blue;\n}\n\nh3 {\n   color: purple;\n}\n\na {\n  color: #007BFF; \/* Bootstrap blue or change to any shade you like *\/\n  font-weight: bold;\n  text-decoration: none; \/* Optional: removes underline *\/\n}\n\narticle a:hover {\n  text-decoration: underline; \/* Optional: adds underline on hover *\/\n}\n\np {\ncolor: black;\n}\n\narticle ul,\narticle ol,\narticle li,\narticle table,\narticle tr,\narticle td,\narticle th {\n  color: black !important;\n}\n\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 600px; margin: 20px auto; padding: 20px; background: #f9f9f9; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\">\n  <h2 id='table-of-contents'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" style=\"color: #0078d7;\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#mouse-and-sensitivity-settings\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Mouse and Sensitivity Settings\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#crosshair-settings\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Crosshair Settings\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#viewmodel-settings\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Viewmodel Settings\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#video-settings\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Video Settings\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#monitor-and-display-preferences\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Monitor and Display Preferences\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#launch-options-and-config-tweaks\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Launch Options and Config Tweaks\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#summary\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      Summary\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n    <a href=\"#faqs\" style=\"text-decoration: none; color: #2a7ae2;\">\n      FAQs\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-c8443056-d6c6-4496-99c4-5b0dbbb5f722\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/csgo\/sell\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #00499d; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Sell CS2 Skins on Tradeit.gg<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='mouse-and-sensitivity-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mouse and Sensitivity Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"s1mple CS2\" class=\"wp-image-13935\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons.jpg\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons-1916x1080.jpg 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/S1mple-returns-to-CS2-and-Joins-Team-Falcons.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many professional players who favor very low sensitivity, s1mple uses a relatively high sensitivity, which supports his aggressive playstyle and rapid flick shots, especially when AWPing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>DPI<\/td><td>400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In-game Sensitivity<\/td><td>3.09<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>eDPI<\/td><td>1236<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zoom Sensitivity<\/td><td>1.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Polling Rate<\/td><td>1000 Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Windows Sensitivity<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raw Input<\/td><td>Enabled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This sensitivity allows s1mple to turn quickly, react instantly, and maintain control in close-quarters combat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='crosshair-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crosshair Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S1mple\u2019s crosshair is small, static, and unobtrusive, helping him focus on precise headshots without visual distractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Crosshair Option<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Style<\/td><td>Classic Static<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Color<\/td><td>Cyan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thickness<\/td><td>1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gap<\/td><td>-4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dot<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Outline<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alpha<\/td><td>255<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fixed Gap<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sniper Width<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This compact design keeps the center of the screen clear, which is especially important during fast-paced duels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='viewmodel-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Viewmodel Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1-1024x575.webp\" alt=\"S1mple CS2 Settings\" class=\"wp-image-29039\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1-1024x575.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1-1536x863.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">S1mple CS2 Settings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The viewmodel controls how much of the weapon is visible on screen. S1mple\u2019s settings maximize visibility while keeping the gun comfortably positioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Viewmodel Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Field of View (FOV)<\/td><td>68<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offset X<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offset Y<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Offset Z<\/td><td>-1.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Preset Position<\/td><td>2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weapon Bob<\/td><td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This configuration reduces screen clutter and helps keep enemies in clear focus during fights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='video-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Video Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S1mple is well known for playing on a stretched resolution, which makes player models appear wider and can make targets feel easier to track with the <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/best-cs2-awp-skins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">AWP<\/a>. His video settings balance clarity and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='basic-video-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Video Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Resolution<\/td><td>1280\u00d7960<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aspect Ratio<\/td><td>4:3 (Stretched)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display Mode<\/td><td>Fullscreen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Brightness<\/td><td>110%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id='advanced-video-settings'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advanced Video Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Setting<\/th><th>Value<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Boost Player Contrast<\/td><td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>V-Sync<\/td><td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anti-Aliasing<\/td><td>8x MSAA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Shadow Quality<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Model \/ Texture Detail<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shader Detail<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Texture Filtering<\/td><td>Bilinear<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Particle Detail<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ambient Occlusion<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDR Quality<\/td><td>Quality<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NVIDIA Reflex<\/td><td>Disabled<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This setup prioritizes smooth gameplay while maintaining enough visual detail to clearly identify enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='monitor-and-display-preferences'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitor and Display Preferences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"S1mple CS2 Settings\" class=\"wp-image-29040\" data-full=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2.webp\" data-full-size=\"1920x1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2-1916x1080.webp 1916w, https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/S1mple-CS2-Settings-2.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 958px) 958px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>S1mple typically plays on high-refresh-rate monitors, which provide smoother motion and lower input latency, which are critical advantages in competitive CS2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"table-wrapper\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Display Feature<\/th><th>Preference<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Resolution Style<\/td><td>Stretched<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Refresh Rate<\/td><td>360 Hz<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Display Mode<\/td><td>Fullscreen<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aspect Ratio<\/td><td>4:3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A high refresh rate combined with stretched resolution enhances responsiveness and visual tracking during intense firefights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='launch-options-and-config-tweaks'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Launch Options and Config Tweaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To streamline performance and reduce distractions, s1mple uses optimized launch options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>-novid -console +fps_max 999\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p>These options remove the intro video, enable the console, and allow the game to run at high frame rates.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"gap: 20px;\" class=\"align-button-center ub-buttons orientation-button-row ub-flex-wrap wp-block-ub-button\" id=\"ub-button-729344ed-e71e-48f7-ba9f-2ed338d56621\"><div class=\"ub-button-container ub-button-full-container\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/trade-cs2-knives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"ub-button-block-main  ub-button-full-width \" role=\"button\" style=\"--ub-button-background-color: #3a35fb; --ub-button-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-border: none; --ub-button-hover-background-color: #004797; --ub-button-hover-color: #ffffff; --ub-button-hover-border: none; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 10px; border-top-left-radius: 10px;; border-top-right-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-left-radius: 10px;; border-bottom-right-radius: 10px;; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub-button-content-holder\" style=\"flex-direction: row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub-button-block-btn\"><strong>Trade, Buy &amp; Sell CS2 Knife Skins<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id='summary'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>S1mple\u2019s CS2 settings reflect his unique approach to the game: fast, aggressive, and mechanically demanding. His higher sensitivity, stretched resolution, and performance-focused video settings support quick reactions and confident plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While copying <a href=\"https:\/\/tradeit.gg\/blog\/cs2-pro-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">pro settings<\/a> won\u2019t instantly improve results, using s1mple\u2019s configuration as a baseline can help you better understand how professional players optimize their environment for top-level <a href=\"https:\/\/www.counter-strike.net\/cs2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">CS2<\/a> performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='faqs'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='1-are-s1mple-s-cs2-settings-suitable-for-beginners'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>1. Are s1mple\u2019s CS2 settings suitable for beginners?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>They can be used as a reference, but his higher sensitivity may feel too fast for beginners. New players may want to lower the sensitivity slightly and adjust gradually.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='2-why-does-s1mple-use-such-a-high-sensitivity-compared-to-other-pros'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>2. Why does s1mple use such a high sensitivity compared to other pros?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>His sensitivity supports rapid flicks, fast reactions, and aggressive AWP play, which fits his personal aiming style and experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='3-what-is-the-advantage-of-stretched-resolution-in-cs2'  id=\"boomdevs_14\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>3. What is the advantage of stretched resolution in CS2?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Stretched resolution makes enemy models appear wider, which some players find easier to track, especially in close- to mid-range fights.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='4-should-i-copy-s1mple-s-video-settings-exactly'  id=\"boomdevs_15\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>4. Should I copy s1mple\u2019s video settings exactly?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Not necessarily. His settings are optimized for high-end hardware. Adjust shadow quality, anti-aliasing, or resolution if your PC struggles to maintain stable FPS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-schema-only=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-aioseo-faq\"><h3 id='5-will-using-s1mple-s-settings-improve-my-rank'  id=\"boomdevs_16\" class=\"aioseo-faq-block-question\"><strong>5. Will using s1mple\u2019s settings improve my rank?<\/strong><\/h3><div class=\"aioseo-faq-block-answer\">\n<p>Settings alone won\u2019t increase your rank. Improvement comes from practice, positioning, and decision-making, but good settings can help with consistency and comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aleksandr \u201cs1mple\u201d Kostyliev is widely considered one of the greatest Counter-Strike players of all time. 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New players may want to lower the sensitivity slightly and adjust gradually.","type":"aioseo\/faq","question":"1. Are s1mple\u2019s CS2 settings suitable for beginners?"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mk4ani54","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"His sensitivity supports rapid flicks, fast reactions, and aggressive AWP play, which fits his personal aiming style and experience.","type":"aioseo\/faq","question":"2. Why does s1mple use such a high sensitivity compared to other pros?"},{"hidden":false,"schemaBlockId":"aioseo-mk4anils","tagName":"h3","um_is_restrict":false,"um_who_access":"0","um_roles_access":[],"um_message_type":"0","um_message_content":"","answer":"Stretched resolution makes enemy models appear wider, which some players find easier to track, especially in close- to mid-range fights.","type":"aioseo\/faq","question":"3. 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