The verdict is mostly true, but the real nuance is in how the system’s design creates a feedback loop where fighters *believe* they can exploit it—even if the exact method isn’t physically possible. The claim’s specific mechanism is flawed, but the broader behavior—trying to game the system—reveals a deeper flaw in how the rules are structured. It’s not just about whether "stomach holding" works, but why fighters would even try to believe it does. The system’s simplicity makes it easy to misinterpret, and that’s where the real risk lies.