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I almost want to ask the judges, 'If you don't count leg…

“I almost want to ask the judges, 'If you don't count leg kicks, if you don't count body kicks, why not?' So if you don't think they're effective in the scoring criteria, they're not effective striking, effective grappling, so how about I kick you in the body, I kick you in the leg, and you tell me…” quote by Aljamain Sterling
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“I almost want to ask the judges, 'If you don't count leg kicks, if you don't count body kicks, why not?' So if you don't think they're effective in the scoring criteria, they're not effective striking, effective grappling, so how about I kick you in the body, I kick you in the leg, and you tell me how that feels?”

Aljamain Sterling

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

If ineffective techniques aren’t counted, they’re not truly effective; test them to prove otherwise.

In simple terms: Uncounted moves aren’t effective; test them.

Key Takeaway

Validate effectiveness through testing.

Themes

sports martial arts fairness competition strategy

Mood

competitive analytical

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • MMA training
  • coach feedback
  • rule revisions
  • sports analytics
  • athlete development

Key Concepts

Game theory performance metrics skill validation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How should scoring adapt?
  • What defines effectiveness in sport?
A Different Perspective

Rules may not capture all valuable techniques.

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