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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (IBJJF)
Verdict
Match decision priority: submission > points > advantages > penalties > referee decision; Tournament: single-elimination bracket within each weight + belt + age group; Absolute: open-weight category at championship level (all weights together)
Why people argue about this
People often assume that points are more important in scoring than submissions, which leads to arguments since the official rule explicitly states submission is prioritized over all other factors like points or referee decisions. The confusion arises because many practitioners and spectators initially overlook this clear priority given by the IBJJF.
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