Naimjon Tuhtaboyev

Naimjon Tuhtaboyev (Uzbek: Naimjon To'xtaboyev; born 29 January 1993) is an Uzbek Lethwei and Muay Thai fighter who formerly fought in the World Lethwei Championship (WLC),[1] where he was the final WLC Middleweight World champion.[2]

Naimjon Tuhtaboyev
Born (1993-01-29) January 29, 1993
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Native nameNaimjon To'xtaboyev
NationalityUzbek
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st)
StyleLethwei, Muay Thai
StanceOrthodox
TeamTiger Muaythai
Kickboxing record
Total78
Wins64
Losses13
Draws1

Tuhtaboyev became the WLC champion by winning a decision against Too Too at WLC 11: Battlebones in Yangon, Myanmar.[3][4]

Career

Muay Thai career

On April 19, 2013, Tuhtaboyev faced Muay Thai champion Yodsanklai Fairtex and lost by TKO in the second round two at THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2013: Pattaya.[5]

On July 24, 2013, Tuhtaboyev took part in the 2013 Toyota Vigo Marathon 140 lbs Tournament in Phitsanulok, Thailand. In the Tournament Quarter Finals, he defeated Leonard Nganga of Kenya by decision. Advancing to the Semi Final round, he defeated John Michel Pierre via second-round technical knockout. In the Tournament Final, he faced the Muay Thai legend Saenchai, to whom he lost in a three-round decision.

Naimjon Tuhtaboyev returned to THAI FIGHT on October 27, 2013, where he faced Christophe Pruvost of Switzerland at THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek. Tuhtaboyev went on to lose by decision after three rounds.

On September 20, 2014, he faced former Isuzu Cup tournament winner Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at THAI FIGHT WORLD BATTLE 2014: Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. The Uzbek picked up his first win in THAI FIGHT as he knocked out Chanajon in the first round with a spinning back elbow.

On October 25, 2014, Naimjon Tuhtaboyev faced Burmese Lethwei fighter Too Too under Muay Thai rules in a fight where the Uzbek narrowly won by way of a three-round decision.

Tuhtaboyev returned to THAI FIGHT on October 23, 2016 at THAI FIGHT Air Race 1 to face Sean Kearney of Canada. He lost the fight via three-round decision.

On December 23, 2017, he defeated Mohamed Houmer of France by knockout at THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai in the 2017 THAI FIGHT 70 kg Tournament Semi-Finals.[6]

Naimjon Tuhtaboyev went on to face Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at THAI FIGHT Bangkok on January 27, 2018 in the 70 kg Tournament Final. The fight was to determine the 2017 THAI FIGHT 70 kg Champion. However, after three rounds, he lost by decision.[7]

On March 30, 2019, Tuhtaboyev faced Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym at THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019 in a rematch of their fight from 2014. This time, Chanajon won the fight by decision.

Lethwei career

On October 14, 2018, Tuhtaboyev impressed in his Lethwei debut, when he won in his fight against Phyan Thway.[8] Phyan Thway, who was known for having difficulties in cutting weight, looked significantly lighter than Tuhtaboyev. His performance caught the attention of the World Lethwei Championship (WLC)[9] and in 2019, Tuhtaboyev signed an exclusive Lethwei contract with he promotion. Tuhtaboyev challenged undefeated, reigning WLC Middleweight Champion Too Too.[10] On October 25, 2014, both men had fought each other under Muay Thai rules at THAI FIGHT in Thailand, with Tuhtaboyev emerging victorious by split decision. Since then, Too Too had been celebrated in his home country of Myanmar, winning the WLC Middleweight title in 2018. Meanwhile, Tuhtaboyev had been more focused on Muay Thai, having been involved in several big fights.[9] In their Lethwei rematch, the WLC Middleweight World Championship would be on the line.[11]

On January 31, 2020, Tuhtaboyev faced Too Too inside the Thein Pyu Stadium, with the event being streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.[12] Both fighters were looking for the knockout, with Too Too being effective with his leg kicks and headbutts. However, Tuhtaboyev's more precise and accurate strikes proved to be the difference and earned him the victory via close split decision and he became the WLC Middleweight World Champion.[4][13][14][15]

Championships and accomplishments

Lethwei

Muay Thai

Lethwei record
Lethwei record
1 wins, 0 loss, 1 draw
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2020-01-31WinMyanmar Too TooWLC 11: BattlebonesYangon, MyanmarDecision (Split)53:00
Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship
2019-11-03DrawMyanmar Phyan ThwayAH-GA Golden Belt ChampionshipYangon, MyanmarDraw53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Muay Thai record
Muay Thai record
64 Wins, 13 Losses, 1 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2019-07-20WinTurkey Ismail UzunerPitbull PromotionIstanbul, TurkeyDecision33:00
2019-04-13WinMalaysia Name unknownDJ Harris International Muaythai 2019Kelantan, MalaysiaKO2[16]
2019-03-30LossThailand Chanajon P.K. Saenchai MuaythaigymTHAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019Nakhon Si Thammarat, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-07-01LossThailand Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym8 Super ChampBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2018-05-26WinChina Shun XuHeroes Fighting ChampionshipMacauDecision33:00
2018-01-27LossThailand Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai MuaythaigymTHAI FIGHT Bangkok 2017Bangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
For the 2017 THAI FIGHT 70kg title.
2017-12-23WinFrance Mohamed HoumerTHAI FIGHT Chiang Mai 2017Chang Mai, ThailandKO12:45
2017-11-29WinThailand Kiatchai Phuket Top TeamBangla StadiumPhuket, ThailandKO3[17]
Wins Bangla Stadium Middleweight Belt
2016-10-23LossCanada Sean KearneyTHAI FIGHT Air Race 1Bangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2014-10-25WinMyanmar Too TooTHAI FIGHT 2014: 1st RoundBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2014-09-20WinThailand Chanajon P.K. Saenchai MuaythaigymTHAI FIGHT WORLD BATTLE 2014: VietnamHo Chi Minh City, VietnamKO1
2014-03-29LossThailand Jomthong ChuwattanaMAX Muay Thai 7Bangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-10-27LossSwitzerland Christopne PruvostTHAI FIGHT Kard ChuekBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-10-17LossBrazil Matheus RobinMega Fight - The Extreme 8Hong KongDecision33:00
2013-07-24LossThailand SaenchaiToyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, FinalPhitsanulok, ThailandDecision33:00
For Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament Super Lightweight (140lbs) title[18]
2013-07-24WinFrance John Michel PierreToyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Semi FinalsPhitsanulok, ThailandTKO2
2013-07-24WinKenya Leonard NgangaToyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Quarter FinalsPhitsanulok, ThailandDecision3300
2013-04-19LossThailand Yodsanklai FairtexTHAI FIGHT EXTREME 2013: PattayaPattaya, ThailandTKO2
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
  1. Henry Blain (3 March 2020). "Naimjon Tuhtaboyev: Lethwei World Champion". The Fight Library.
  2. Gerald Ng (1 February 2020). "NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV CLAIMS WLC MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST TOO TOO". Fightmag. Archived from the original on 18 March 2021.
  3. Steven Rae (1 February 2020). "Naimjon Tuhtaboyev Becomes New Middleweight World Lethwei Champion". FightBookMMA.
  4. Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw (3 February 2020). "Tuhtaboyev becomes middleweight world champion after beating Too Too". Myanmar Times.
  5. Archived 23 April 2013 at the Wayback Machine
  6. "Thai Fight Results: Saenchai Bests Haddad, Sorkin Upsets Sudsakorn". Combat Press. 2017-12-23. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  7. "Thai Fight Bangkok Results: Chanajon Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout, Saenchai Wins 34th Straight". Combat Press. 27 January 2018.
  8. Mark Schroeder (14 October 2018). "AH-GA Golden Belt Championship". Lethwei Schedule.
  9. Leon Jeggings (7 January 2020). "WLC: BATTLEBONES – NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV ON TOO TOO: I WILL KNOCK HIM OUT". APMMA.
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  11. Steven Rae (6 December 2019). "Too Too vs. Naimjon Tuhtaboyev to headline WLC: Battlebones on January 5". BodylockMMA.
  12. Leon Jennings (1 February 2020). "WLC: BATTLEBONES – NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV WINS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE". Asian Persuasion MMA.
  13. "UZBEKISTAN'S NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV BECOMES NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION". MMA India. 1 February 2020.
  14. Aung Mint Sein (20 January 2020). "Too Too to Defend Against Uzbekistan Challenge Naimjon". Lethwei World.
  15. Aung Mint Sein (6 December 2019). "Lethwei Champion Too Too Will Face Uzbekistan's Naimjon Tuhtaboyev". Lethwei World.
  16. Spinning Elbow KO: Naimjon TigerMuayThai @ Kelantan, Malaysia. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09.
  17. Naimjon Tuhtaboyev (Tiger Muay Thai) vs Kiatchai (Phuket Top Team) 29/11/17. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09.
  18. "Toyota Marathon | Muaythaitv". Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
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