Knockdown
Knockdown is a Muay Thai rules term. A fighter sent to the canvas by a legal strike, prompting the referee's count. IFMA distinguishes a knockdown (from a scoring strike) from a mere down (slip or push). It is also written Down and Count. Related terms: Eight count, Knockout and Three-knockdown rule. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Knockdown
- A fighter sent to the canvas by a legal strike, prompting the referee's count. IFMA distinguishes a knockdown (from a scoring strike) from a mere down (slip or push).
| Term | Knockdown |
|---|---|
| Also written | Down, Count |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
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Questions about Knockdown
What does Knockdown mean in Muay Thai?
A fighter sent to the canvas by a legal strike, prompting the referee's count. IFMA distinguishes a knockdown (from a scoring strike) from a mere down (slip or push).
What are other spellings of Knockdown?
It is also written Down and Count. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Knockdown?
Related terms: Eight count, Knockout and Three-knockdown rule.
Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.