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Eight count

Eight count is a Muay Thai rules term. The referee's mandatory count to eight after a knockdown before allowing the bout to resume, used to check the fighter can continue. It is also written Standing eight count and Count of eight. Related terms: Knockdown and Knockout. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.

Meaning

Eight count
The referee's mandatory count to eight after a knockdown before allowing the bout to resume, used to check the fighter can continue.
TermEight count
Also writtenStanding eight count, Count of eight
CategoryRules

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Questions about Eight count

What does Eight count mean in Muay Thai?

The referee's mandatory count to eight after a knockdown before allowing the bout to resume, used to check the fighter can continue.

What are other spellings of Eight count?

It is also written Standing eight count and Count of eight. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Eight count?

Related terms: Knockdown and Knockout.

Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between regions and transliteration systems. Pronunciations are approximate English renderings; Thai is tonal. Spotted an error? Tell us.