How do points work in BJJ competition?

In most IBJJF-style BJJ matches, you score by achieving and controlling dominant positions for a required time. Common point values: takedown 2, sweep 2, knee on belly 2, guard pass 3, mount 4, back control 4. You usually need to hold the position for about 3 seconds (confirm the exact rule set of your event). Advantages (near-points / near-submissions) are tiebreakers when points are equal. Submissions end the match immediately regardless of the score. Kids, masters, and some organizations tweak details, and no-gi / ADCC-style events can use different scoring or prioritize submissions over classic positional points. Practical mindset: points reward progress and control, not just aggression. A clean pass to mount is worth more than scrambling forever for a low-percentage catch. Learn your federation’s handbook before competing so you do not give away free points on out-of-bounds or stalling calls. Spanish query “cómo funcionan los puntos en BJJ” maps to this same chart: 2 / 2 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 4 plus advantages and submission wins.