TKO is a term used in boxing and other combat sports that stands for technical knockout. It refers to a situation in which a fighter is deemed unable to continue the match due to factors such as fatigue, injury or submission. There are a few alternative terms that can be used to describe a TKO, such as technical stoppage, technical win or referee stoppage. In some instances, the term "TKO" is also interchanged with the term "KO" (knockout), although the latter refers to a situation in which a fighter is unable to stand after being hit. Regardless of the term used, a TKO indicates a decisive victory for the winning fighter.