Knockout /NOK/
Knockout (Thai: น็อก, pronounced NOK) is a Muay Thai rules term. Victory when the downed fighter cannot beat the referee's count of ten. IFMA also records KOH (knockout from a head strike), which triggers a longer medical suspension. It is also written KO and Nok. Related terms: Knockdown, TKO and Medical suspension. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Knockoutน็อก
- Victory when the downed fighter cannot beat the referee's count of ten. IFMA also records KOH (knockout from a head strike), which triggers a longer medical suspension.
| Term | Knockout |
|---|---|
| Thai script | น็อก |
| Pronunciation (approx.) | NOK |
| Also written | KO, Nok |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗ · wbcmuaythai.com ↗
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Questions about Knockout
What does Knockout mean in Muay Thai?
Victory when the downed fighter cannot beat the referee's count of ten. IFMA also records KOH (knockout from a head strike), which triggers a longer medical suspension.
How do you pronounce Knockout?
Knockout is pronounced roughly NOK. Thai is tonal, so listen to a trainer or native speaker for the exact tone.
How is Knockout written in Thai?
In Thai script it is written น็อก.
What are other spellings of Knockout?
It is also written KO and Nok. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Knockout?
Related terms: Knockdown, TKO and Medical suspension.
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