Medical suspension
Medical suspension is a Muay Thai rules term. Enforced recovery period after a bout. IFMA sets seven days after a one-round win, up to 28 days after ten or more rounds, and 30 days after a head-strike KO or RSCH. It is also written Mandatory rest. Related terms: Knockout and RSC. Thai spellings and pronunciations vary between transliteration systems.
Meaning
- Medical suspension
- Enforced recovery period after a bout. IFMA sets seven days after a one-round win, up to 28 days after ten or more rounds, and 30 days after a head-strike KO or RSCH.
| Term | Medical suspension |
|---|---|
| Also written | Mandatory rest |
| Category | Rules |
Sources: muaythai.sport ↗
Questions about Medical suspension
What does Medical suspension mean in Muay Thai?
Enforced recovery period after a bout. IFMA sets seven days after a one-round win, up to 28 days after ten or more rounds, and 30 days after a head-strike KO or RSCH.
What are other spellings of Medical suspension?
It is also written Mandatory rest. Transliteration from Thai varies.
What terms are related to Medical suspension?
Related terms: Knockout and RSC.
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