How results are calculated in round robin brackets?

In round-robin brackets (abbreviated as RR), each competitor faces every other competitor in their group. This format ensures that all athletes get multiple matches, making the competition fairer than single elimination brackets.

However, in such competitions, a problem arises when determining the final classification: What happens when multiple competitors have the same number of wins?

For example, in a 3-person category, it's possible that each athlete wins one match and loses one match. In such cases, the system needs a fair way to determine who deserves 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

How the system works

To solve this problem, MartialMatch calculates a score for each match. After all matches are completed, the system compares these scores to determine the final ranking.

The score takes into account not just whether you won or lost, but how you won - rewarding dominant performances.

Rules for different scoreboards

The classification of competitors in a round-robin system may vary depending on the scoreboard used. Below are the detailed rules for calculating rankings for matches using different scoreboards.

Rules for matches using BJJ scoreboard

For matches using the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu scoreboard, the system evaluates matches based on the following criteria, in order of importance:

1. Winning the match (most important) - Winning always gives you a significantly higher score than losing. This is the foundation of the ranking system.
2. Winning by submission - Among winners, those who finish by submission are ranked higher than those who win by points. Example: If two competitors both have 1 win and 1 loss, the competitor who won by submission will be ranked higher than the competitor who won by points.
3. Major points scored - If multiple competitors won in similar ways, the system looks at major points scored during your matches. More points indicate a more dominant performance. Example: A competitor who won 10-0 is ranked higher than a competitor who won 6-4.
4. Advantages scored - After major points, the system considers advantages. These are awarded for nearly successful techniques or positional improvements. Example: If two competitors have similar wins and major points, the one with more advantages throughout their matches will be ranked higher.
5. Lost major points - As a final criterion, the system considers how many major points you lost (gave up to your opponents) across all your matches. Giving up fewer points indicates better defense. Example: If two competitors are still tied after the above criteria, the one who conceded fewer points to their opponents will be ranked higher.
6. Time spent in matches - If after all the above criteria it's still not possible to determine who is better, the system compares the total time spent in matches. That is, the competitor who won by submission faster is ranked higher.