Without scrolling back through the posts i dont know who wrote that I agreed with the principle point but lets be clear for clarity. i do agree. I feel that if all techniques showed effect to score we would have a sport easily understood and easier to market to the public. But change cannot come about if only one country practicing the sport decides to change. Change must come internationally and of course principally from the country of origin.

But? and this is the big one. It isnt changing any time soon. If you dont like it then lament it. But dont let it spoil your appreciation of an exciting combat sport.

Such big fights focus all the good and the bad elements in one. Debate is healthy and results in greater understanding.