Naimjon Tuhtaboyev

Naimjon Tuhtaboyev
Born	(1993-01-29) January 29, 1993 (age 31) Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Native name	Naimjon Tuxtaboyev
Height	1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st)
Style	Muay Thai, Lethwei
Stance	Orthodox
Team	Tiger Muaythai
Kickboxing record
Total	78
Wins	64
Losses	13
Draws	1

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

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 with a dominant draw 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][13] 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][14][15][16]}

Championships and accomplishments

Lethwei

• World Lethwei Championship
  • WLC Middleweight World Championship

Muay Thai

• THAI FIGHT
  • 2017 THAI FIGHT 70kg Tournament Runner-Up
• Bangla Stadium
  • 2017 Bangla Stadium Middleweight Championship
• Toyota Vigo Marathon
  • 2013 Toyota Vigo Marathon 63.5 kg Tournament Runner-Up

Lethwei record

Lethwei record

1 wins, 0 loss, 1 draw
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2020-01-31	Win	Too Too	WLC 11: Battlebones	Yangon, Myanmar	Decision (Split)	5	3:00
Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship
2019-11-03	Draw	Phyan Thway	AH-GA Golden Belt Championship	Yangon, Myanmar	Draw	5	3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record

64 Wins, 13 Losses, 1 Draws
Date	Result	Opponent	Event	Location	Method	Round	Time
2019-07-20	Win	Ismail Uzuner	Pitbull Promotion	Istanbul, Turkey	Decision	3	3:00
2019-04-13	Win	Name unknown	DJ Harris International Muaythai 2019	Kelantan, Malaysia	KO	2	[17]
2019-03-30	Loss	Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym	THAI FIGHT Mueang Khon 2019	Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2018-07-01	Loss	Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym	8 Super Champ	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2018-05-26	Win	Shun Xu	Heroes Fighting Championship	Macau	Decision	3	3:00
2018-01-27	Loss	Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym	THAI FIGHT Bangkok 2017	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
For the 2017 THAI FIGHT 70kg title.
2017-12-23	Win	Mohamed Houmer	THAI FIGHT Chiang Mai 2017	Chang Mai, Thailand	KO	1	2:45
2017-11-29	Win	Kiatchai Phuket Top Team	Bangla Stadium	Phuket, Thailand	KO	3	[18]
Wins Bangla Stadium Middleweight Belt
2016-10-23	Loss	Sean Kearney	THAI FIGHT Air Race 1	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2014-10-25	Win	Too Too	THAI FIGHT 2014: 1st Round	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2014-09-20	Win	Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym	THAI FIGHT WORLD BATTLE 2014: Vietnam	Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam	KO	1
2014-03-29	Loss	Jomthong Chuwattana	MAX Muay Thai 7	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2013-10-27	Loss	Christopne Pruvost	THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek	Bangkok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
2013-10-17	Loss	Matheus Robin	Mega Fight - The Extreme 8	Hong Kong	Decision	3	3:00
2013-07-24	Loss	Saenchai	Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Final	Phitsanulok, Thailand	Decision	3	3:00
For Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament Super Lightweight (140lbs) title[19]
2013-07-24	Win	John Michel Pierre	Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Semi Finals	Phitsanulok, Thailand	TKO	2
2013-07-24	Win	Leonard Nganga	Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Quarter Finals	Phitsanulok, Thailand	Decision	3	300
2013-04-19	Loss	Yodsanklai Fairtex	THAI FIGHT EXTREME 2013: Pattaya	Pattaya, Thailand	TKO	2
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.
   • Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw (30 January 2020). "Too Too to fight Uzbekistan's Tuhtaboyev on Friday". Myanmar Times.
   • "Ukrainian Naimjon claims WLC belt with defeat of Too Too". Global New Light of Myanmar. 2 February 2020.
4. Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw (3 February 2020). "Tuhtaboyev becomes middleweight world champion after beating Too Too". Myanmar Times.
5. [1] 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.
10. Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw (3 February 2020). "Tuhtaboyev becomes middleweight world champion after beating Too Too". Myanmar Times.
11. Steven Rae (6 December 2019). "Too Too vs. Naimjon Tuhtaboyev to headline WLC: Battlebones on January 5". BodylockMMA.
12. "MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION TOO TOO TO DEFEND HIS TITLE AGAINST UZBEKISTAN'S NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV". MMA India. December 6, 2019.
13. Leon Jennings (1 February 2020). "WLC: BATTLEBONES – NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV WINS MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE". Asian Persuasion MMA.
14. "UZBEKISTAN'S NAIMJON TUHTABOYEV BECOMES NEW MIDDLEWEIGHT WORLD LETHWEI CHAMPION". MMA India. 1 February 2020.
15. Aung Mint Sein (20 January 2020). "Too Too to Defend Against Uzbekistan Challenge Naimjon". Lethwei World.
16. Aung Mint Sein (6 December 2019). "Lethwei Champion Too Too Will Face Uzbekistan's Naimjon Tuhtaboyev". Lethwei World.
17. Spinning Elbow KO: Naimjon TigerMuayThai @ Kelantan, Malaysia. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09.
18. Naimjon Tuhtaboyev (Tiger Muay Thai) vs Kiatchai (Phuket Top Team) 29/11/17. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-09.
19. "Toyota Marathon | Muaythaitv". Archived from the original on 2020-08-15. Retrieved 2020-05-01.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Too Too	WLC Middleweight World Champion January 31, 2020 – February 1, 2021 WLC defunct due to 2021 Myanmar coup d'état