round-robin brackets

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In a round-robin bracket, each athlete competes against every other athlete in their division. 

While this format is excellent for fairness and mat time, it often results in athletes finishing with the same number of wins, making it difficult to determine a clear winner based solely on victories. That’s where tiebreaker rules come into play. 

At Brave, we've carefully designed a set of Standard Round-Robin Tiebreaking Rules that reflect the true spirit of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

1. Number of Wins by Submission
   The ultimate goal in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is to control and submit your opponent. A submission win demonstrates clear technical superiority and control. Therefore, athletes with more submission victories rank higher.
    
2. Fastest Submission (In Seconds)
   A fast submission shows quick dominance, effective strategy, and precise execution. The athlete not only finished the match, but they did so with urgency and confidence.
    
3. Sum of Match Score (Greater is Better)
   If the match goes the distance, control is shown through the ability to score points—passes, sweeps, mounts, etc. A higher cumulative score across all matches reflects consistent offensive success and positional control.
    
4. Sum of Opponents’ Scores (Lower is Better)
   Defense is just as important. A lower total of points allowed means the athlete successfully neutralized opponents’ attacks, reflecting solid defense and dominant control.
    
5. Head-to-Head Result
   Finally, if two tied athletes have already faced off, the direct match result becomes the deciding factor.
    

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is not a race to score, nor a sport of stalling. 

It’s about control—positional, strategic, and mental—and ultimately about achieving the finish.

These tiebreaker rules reward athletes who:

✅ Seek the submission as the highest goal.

✅ Pursue it quickly and decisively.

✅ Maintain dominance throughout the match.

✅ Display strong defense and control.

✅ Compete with efficiency and clarity.
 

In this way, Brave ensures that our tiebreakers aren’t just fair!

They honor the true essence of Jiu-Jitsu itself = Control & Submit!