What the competition is
ONE’s official martial arts guide separates the disciplines and their rules. Applying MMA’s scoring or legal techniques to every contest on a mixed card would therefore give the wrong explanation. The fighters, discipline and weight category together identify a bout more accurately than the event brand alone. Preliminary and main-event labels describe placement within the programme.
Following the competition
Keep the discipline with a saved matchup. A submission-grappling result should not be interpreted using a kickboxing scorecard, and a Muay Thai contest has its own applicable rules. The practical start of a later bout can depend on earlier contests. Use the host venue’s date and zone when converting the event schedule for Australia.
| Detail | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| MMA | One discipline on the promotion’s programme. |
| Muay Thai and kickboxing | Distinct striking rulesets. |
| Submission grappling | A separate contest discipline. |
| Bout identity | Fighters, discipline and weight category belong together. |
Questions about this guide
Does every ONE bout use MMA rules?
No. The promotion stages several disciplines.
Is the event title enough to establish scoring?
No. Identify the bout’s actual ruleset.