Submission via tap = total victory; Time expiration → judge decision based on aggression, dominance, submission attempts, control time
Why people argue about this
People often assume that a submission (tap out) is the only way to win in ONE Championship's Submission Grappling matches until time runs out. However, the official verdict specifies that judges can also declare a winner if neither fighter taps out within the match duration. This leaves room for interpretation and debate about when exactly a judge might decide it’s time to score a victory.
