If facing multiple opponants, I might favor the small space. Kinda hard for the second assailant to inflict any damage from behind the first. But it would be imperative to keep upright. Of course I am 6'3" and 280. A pretty fair matchup with that bouncer. I would have taken my chances and threw down.
The victim probably would not have stood a chance. He was a small guy and did not look like he was even thinking about fighting. But I would have taken my revenge on the bouncer and his accomplice after a bit of time had passed. It would have been brutal and embarrassing, for sure.
Jim
Jim, that's exactly what I was saying. If I couldn't handle it because of being outnumbered, you can bet I'd be back later to even up the odds.;-)