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Fifth round

Fifth round is a Muay Thai rules term. In stadium Muay Thai the final round frequently slows down: the fighter ahead protects the lead and the one behind may accept the loss, reflecting judging that weighs the whole fight rather than each round equally. It is also written Coasting round and Round five. Related terms: Five rounds and Scoring criteria.

Meaning

Fifth round
In stadium Muay Thai the final round frequently slows down: the fighter ahead protects the lead and the one behind may accept the loss, reflecting judging that weighs the whole fight rather than each round equally.
TermFifth round
Also writtenCoasting round, Round five
CategoryRules

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Questions about Fifth round

What does Fifth round mean in Muay Thai?

In stadium Muay Thai the final round frequently slows down: the fighter ahead protects the lead and the one behind may accept the loss, reflecting judging that weighs the whole fight rather than each round equally.

What are other spellings of Fifth round?

It is also written Coasting round and Round five. Transliteration from Thai varies.

What terms are related to Fifth round?

Related terms: Five rounds and Scoring criteria.

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