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.
| Term | Eight count |
|---|---|
| Also written | Standing eight count, Count of eight |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗
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.