Knockout: Opponent is unable to
intelligently defend himself following a strike.
TKO: The physician or referee decides
the opponent cannot continue due to a cut or other injury, or is taking
excessive punishment, or fails to show a willingness to continue, or any
other reason the referee believes is necessary to preserve the fighter’s
safety. TKO may also include the following:
Fighter is unable to answer the bell
Corner throws in towel or otherwise communicates decision that his/her fighter cannot continue
Submission: Opponent submits by physically
or verbally tapping as a result from a choke, lock, or any other
reason.
Forfeit: Opponent simply cannot or
refuses to continue.
Decision: When the bout has ended after
the specified time without a winner, the decision shall be determined by
three judges.
Unanimous: All three judges
award same contestant
Split decision: Two judges score
for one contestant, one judge scores for the opponent
Majority decision: Two judges
score for one contestant, one judges scores a draw
Draw:
Unanimous draw – All three
judges score the contest a draw
Majority draw – Two judges score
the contest a draw
Split draw – All three judges
score differently
Disqualification: Opponent is disqualified by the
referee
