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Erceg next faced Kai Kara-France in the co-main event of UFC 305, a fight that Kara-France won via first-round TKO. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 When accounting for Endeavor’s existing stake in TKO Sports, Silver Lake marked the deal at an enterprise value of $25 billion. Alex Sherman, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 His impressive first-round TKO victory immediately showcased his skills, propelling him rapidly through the UFC ranks. Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025 Gautier earned his opportunity with a second-round TKO win over Yura Naito on DWCS in September 2024. Brian Mazique, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for TKO

Word History

Etymology

technical knockout

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of TKO was in 1941

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“TKO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/TKO. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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