Is Defense not apart of mma scoring criteria?

Oh I get it. Defense shouldn't be scored, even though that's part of every fight. Therefor fighters should just spam sloppy punches and kicks, shitty wrestlers go for failed take downs - but as long as they try. Makes total sense.

If you go for a take down and fail, the other dude stopped you. He exerted more energy and/or better technique.

If you're trying to punch me in the face, and I successfully slip or evade/block most of your shots, even if I get in fewer (cleaner) shots, I should win that sequence of the fight. Seems like common sense.
 
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