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Originally Posted by machadojj
I hardly think the data regarding the percentage of fights stopped by elbows is relevant. Rather, the percentage of fights stopped that were stopped by elbows. Then we would be getting any valid conclusions. By the way, I consider 4% a pretty significant percentage. I wouldn't want to see a dumb stoppage to cut in 1 of every 20 fights. That would be one guaranteed disappointment every 2/3 events.
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I do consider the percentage of fights stopped relevant to the discussion of should elbows be allowed. The percentage of elbow based cuts out of all stoppages is also relevant but not as important IMO.
Also you are forgetting that the actual number of stoppages due to cuts is lower than 4%. When you look at only the stoppages from cuts due to elbows it is well under 3%. So you would be looking at less than one fight in 33 being stopped to due to an elbow cut. I can live with a technique that will helps a fighter and only is likely to cause one stoppage every 4 or so events.