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Originally Posted by RetardedChimp

The definitions of KO/TKO/KD are different for each person so there is no 'right' or 'wrong' version of them...as long as people are consistent with it between fights it doesn't really matter. Some call every KD a KO and some don't.

For me it's the following...

KO - fighter is literally unconscious for more than a few seconds after getting hit with a punch (Orr-Fedoruk). Usually requires stretcher. These happen very rarely.

TKO - Fighter is hit by a punch and legs buckle to the point the fight is over, may be unconscious for a brief moment, usually completely lets go of the guy who hits him, is usually dazed for a short while afterwards but soon shakes it off (Fedoruk-Johnson, Engelland-Orr) - Or - the fighter is punched and clearly hurt and looking to end the fight either by take down, standing turtle or verbal (Peters-McGrattan, Cairns-Fedoruk) causing the refs come in to stop it.

KD - Fighter is hit by the punch and is knocked to the ice and the fight ends, but fighter could still continue fighting if allowed. (Brashear-Laraque, Carcillo-Thornton)


Disagree.

Fits my definition of a TKO. Brashear was dropped, but was not knocked out. Brashear tweaked his knee on the way down and that is why he wobbled when he first stood up. "Lower body" injury reports after that fight support that claim (you can look it up if you want).

You use a more liberal term of KO than I do.


I disagree. KO's are super rare and the person SHOULD be unconscious for a least a few seconds for it to be called a KO.

Very detailed and articulate. Well done!