All bouts comprised three three-minute periods where the boxers received points for every successful punch they could land on their opponent's head or upper body.

A bout consists of three three-minute periods or ends earlier if one fencer reaches 15 points.

Henson fell behind, 3-0, in the first round tonight, but tied Abdullayev early in the second three-minute period.

He was easing out into the highway just as Cliff announced the expiration of the three-minute period.

They were given two minutes to warm up and then asked to exercise for two three-minute periods.

At the end of each half, there is a three-minute period for each coach to write any inquries.

A water polo overtime is actually two three-minute periods, played to conclusion.

All within the same three-minute period.

A college match consists of one three-minute period, followed by two two-minute periods, with an overtime round if necessary.

High school matches are one minute shorter than college and university matches - not having collegiate wrestling's three-minute first period.