TKO
TKO is a Muay Thai rules term. Stoppage without a full count: the referee or doctor ends the bout because a fighter is outclassed, injured or has taken too many knockdowns. IFMA calls this Referee Stops Contest (RSC). It is also written Technical knockout and RSC. Related terms: Knockout, RSC and Ring doctor.
Meaning
- TKO
- Stoppage without a full count: the referee or doctor ends the bout because a fighter is outclassed, injured or has taken too many knockdowns. IFMA calls this Referee Stops Contest (RSC).
| Term | TKO |
|---|---|
| Also written | Technical knockout, RSC |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗
Questions about TKO
What does TKO mean in Muay Thai?
Stoppage without a full count: the referee or doctor ends the bout because a fighter is outclassed, injured or has taken too many knockdowns. IFMA calls this Referee Stops Contest (RSC).
What are other spellings of TKO?
It is also written Technical knockout and RSC. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to TKO?
Related terms: Knockout, RSC and Ring doctor.
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