Yes he uses the same tactic Floyd used onManny, he throws punches at the foes gloves making them think they are under pressure, you don`t have to committ to do that, the gloves are always nearer the oponent, Floyd did this to Pac and itt stopped him cutting distance to attack, he out-thought Manny easily, but Loma has the same offensive savvy, two like minded elite fighters, but yes the reach may have been too much, he still would have popped that jab, he always does.
That doesn't mean he needs that fight. I'd personally prefer he went back down and fought Berchelt and Tank if he can't get Garcia at LW