How important is scoring points?

Scoring points in competitive sports, like submission grappling, involves strategic energy management and positioning. As John Danaher explains on the Lex Fridman Podcast, achieving a scoring position can often be secondary to managing energy efficiently and making the opponent work harder. Techniques like occupying the defensive turtle position can be used to stall, saving energy for critical moments when points are officially counted, such as after a set period in a match 1.