RSC
RSC is a Muay Thai rules term. IFMA's term for a referee stoppage, equivalent to a TKO. RSCH marks a stoppage due to head strikes and carries a 30-day rest requirement. It is also written Referee Stops Contest. Related terms: TKO and Medical suspension. It is one of 40 rules terms in the Muay Thai Atlas glossary, each with sources.
Meaning
- RSC
- IFMA's term for a referee stoppage, equivalent to a TKO. RSCH marks a stoppage due to head strikes and carries a 30-day rest requirement.
| Term | RSC |
|---|---|
| Also written | Referee Stops Contest |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about RSC
What does RSC mean in Muay Thai?
IFMA's term for a referee stoppage, equivalent to a TKO. RSCH marks a stoppage due to head strikes and carries a 30-day rest requirement.
What are other spellings of RSC?
It is also written Referee Stops Contest. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to RSC?
Related terms: TKO and Medical suspension.
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