The scoring system prioritizes "Total Victory" ( Chistaya Pobeda ). A fighter wins instantly if they throw their opponent onto their back with significant force or amplitude, similar to an Ippon in Judo but often with higher tolerance for slam-force without the opponent turning out of the throw.

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Combat Sambo is frequently compared to other combat sports due to its versatile nature:

It is the sport of the Eastern European warrior. And it is finally going global.

Combat Sambo acts as a precursor to MMA. While MMA rules allow for "No-Gi" grappling and fighting against a cage, Combat Sambo maintains the use of the Kurtka, which allows for grip-based throws and chokes that do not exist in modern MMA. However, the transition from Combat Sambo to MMA is seamless, as evidenced by numerous champions.

Combat Sambo stands as a testament to the pragmatic engineering of martial arts. It is a system that refuses to be pigeonholed: it is a striking art, a throwing art, and a submission art simultaneously. Its history is rooted in the survival requirements of the Soviet military, but its future lies in the global arena of competitive fighting.