1. In boxing and combat sports, a decision by the referee to stop a fight because one fighter is unable to continue safely, even though they have not been knocked down
The referee declared a technical knockout in the third round when the champion could no longer defend himself.
O árbitro declarou um nocaute técnico no terceiro round quando o campeão não conseguia mais se defender.
2. A victory achieved through this decision rather than by a knockout blow
He won the match by technical knockout due to his opponent's cut above the eye.
Ele venceu a luta por nocaute técnico devido ao corte acima do olho de seu oponente.