5)- ADVANTAGES

It is considered an advantage when the athlete attempts but does not complete any of the fundamental moves of the fight; i.e. sweep, take down, submission, etc.;.

• If one of the athletes attempts a technique it is up to the referee to decide if he will award an advantage.

•Advantages will be awarded during standing if the athlete attempts a technique with more aggressiveness and initiative, trying takedowns or other finalizing moves during the fight.

•Advantages will be awarded during ground fighting if the athlete attempts a technique and puts his adversary on the defensive.

• Advantages through takedowns: When there is a visible loss of balance in which the adversary nearly completes the takedown. A visible loss of balance during an attempted throw will also result in an advantage.

• During closed guard (when the athlete on the bottom has his legs wrapped around his opponent's waist):

A-) The one on top will earn the advantage by being on the offensive, trying to dominate his adversary's guard (pass the guard). For the referee to consider it an advantage the athlete that is on top must come close to passing the guard, forcing his adversary to exert energy to regain position e.g. half guard, almost immobilizing, etc.

B-) The one underneath will earn the advantage if he almost sweeps his opponent, putting him in a dangerous position, as well as when he attempts a lock that forces his opponent to defend. NOTE: for the sweep attempt to be considered worthy of an advantage the athlete underneath must open his legs.

C-) In case the athlete is attempting to pass the guard and attempts a footlock without success with the adversary sitting up, the competitor on top will receive an advantage point. In addition if the competitor attempting the submission puts the opponent in visible danger he will receive and advantage point.