There is so much bullshit on this thread, I don't know where to begin.
supernav, have you ever even been in a fight before?
And what's with all the black/white bullshit?
Both of these guys would have been eaten alive if they'd been fighting someone who knew how to fight.
Both of these guys can't strike or grapple for shit.
If you ask me, the taller guy could have hurt him much worse if he wanted or had the skill to do it, but NO ONE who has 30 seconds of one of my beatings would get up like that. Why? Read below.
Here's my advice to both fighters:
Smaller guy - Never stand toe to toe with a taller or faster fighter. Take them down using a double-leg and work the inside where YOU have the advantage. And, for god's sake, learn how to fight before you take on someone bigger than yourself. Pride and courage are good and all, and you proved you can take a beating, but that's about all you proved. Decide before you start fighting where the fight will be; ground or feet. Don't throw a punch and then try a take down when it doesn't land.
Bigger guy - Never throw a hundred, wild punches and waste your energy or take the chance of breaking your hand on someone's skull. One day, you will have enough power to break bones when you punch; make sure they aren't your own. Don't waste oxygen screaming like a girl during the fight, either; it makes you look silly and scared to an experienced fighter. Tell your buddies to stay out of your fights, and learn some grappling skills.