WTF Competition Rules
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Article 15. Prohibited Acts
1. In the case of a tie score by deduction of points, the winner shall be the contestant awarded any point or more points through the three rounds.
2. In the case of a tie score other than case 1. above [where both contestants received the same number of points and/or deductions] the winner shall be decided by the referee based on superiority throughout all three rounds.
3. Decision of superiority shall be based on the initiative shown during the contest.