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Technical knockout
/tˈɛknɪkəl nˈɒkaʊt/
/tˈɛknɪkəl nˈɑːkaʊt/Technical knockout
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a situation that occurs when a referee stops a fight because one fighter is unable to continue due to injury
What is a "technical knockout"?
A technical knockout (TKO) occurs when a fighter is unable to continue the fight due to injury, exhaustion, or being overwhelmed by their opponent, even if they have not been knocked out. The referee or the medical team may decide to stop the fight for safety reasons. A TKO can happen when a fighter is unable to defend themselves properly or when they are deemed unable to continue fighting in a safe manner. It can also result from a series of unanswered strikes, leading to the fight being stopped before a knockout occurs. A TKO is a common way to end a fight in many combat sports.
Example
The ringside doctor called for a technical knockout due to a cut above the eye.
His opponent 's relentless attacks led to a technical knockout in the fifth round.
She won the match by technical knockout after dominating her opponent throughout.
Example
The ringside doctor called for a technical knockout due to a cut above the eye.
His opponent's relentless attacks led to a technical knockout in the fifth round.
She won the match by technical knockout after dominating her opponent throughout.
He suffered a technical knockout loss after being knocked down multiple times in the fight.
The fight ended in a technical knockout when the referee determined the fighter could no longer defend himself.
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