Naimjon Tuhtaboyev
{{short description|Uzbek Lethwei and Muay Thai fighter (born 1993)}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Naimjon Tuhtaboyev
| birth_name =
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| native_name = Naimjon Tuxtaboyev
| nationality =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|01|29}}
| birth_place = Tashkent, Uzbekistan
| height = {{height|m=1.80|precision=1}}
| weight = {{convert|75|kg|lb st|abbr=on}}
| team = Tiger Muaythai
| trainer =
| stance = Orthodox
| spouse =
| kickbox_win = 64
| kickbox_loss = 13
| kickbox_draw = 1
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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),{{cite news|url=https://fight-library.com/2020/03/03/naimjon-tuhtaboyev-lethwei-world-champion/|title=Naimjon Tuhtaboyev: Lethwei World Champion|author=Henry Blain|date=3 March 2020|work=The Fight Library}} where he was the final WLC Middleweight World champion.{{cite news|url=https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/02/01/naimjon-tuhtaboyev-claims-wlc-middleweight-title-against-too-too/|title=Naimjon Tuhtaboyev Claims WLC Middleweight Title Against Too Too|author=Gerald Ng|date=1 February 2020|work=Fightmag|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318181000/https://www.fightmag.com.au/2020/02/01/naimjon-tuhtaboyev-claims-wlc-middleweight-title-against-too-too/|archive-date=18 March 2021}}
Tuhtaboyev became the WLC champion by winning a decision against Too Too at WLC 11: Battlebones in Yangon, Myanmar.{{cite news|url=https://www.fightbookmma.com/naimjon-tuhtaboyev-becomes-new-middleweight-world-lethwei-champion/|title=Naimjon Tuhtaboyev Becomes New Middleweight World Lethwei Champion|author=Steven Rae|date=1 February 2020|work=FightBookMMA}}
- {{cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/news/too-too-fight-uzbekistans-tuhtaboyev-friday.html|title=Too Too to fight Uzbekistan's Tuhtaboyev on Friday|author=Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw|date=30 January 2020|work=Myanmar Times}}
- {{cite news|url=https://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/ukrainian-naimjon-claims-wlc-belt-with-defeat-of-too-too/|title=Ukrainian Naimjon claims WLC belt with defeat of Too Too|date=2 February 2020|work=Global New Light of Myanmar}}{{cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/news/too-too-fight-uzbekistans-tuhtaboyev-friday.html|title=Tuhtaboyev becomes middleweight world champion after beating Too Too|author=Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw|date=3 February 2020|work=Myanmar Times}}
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.[http://fightsportasia.com/2013/04/19/thai-fight-pattaya-2013-results-yodsanklai-sudsakorn-win-by-ko/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423054713/http://fightsportasia.com/2013/04/19/thai-fight-pattaya-2013-results-yodsanklai-sudsakorn-win-by-ko/|website=Fight Sport Asia|date=23 April 2013}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2017/12/thai-fight-chiangmai-results/|title=Thai Fight Results: Saenchai Bests Haddad, Sorkin Upsets Sudsakorn|website=Combat Press|date=2017-12-23|access-date=2020-05-08}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2018/01/thai-fight-bangkok-results/|title=Thai Fight Bangkok Results: Chanajon Scores Highlight-Reel Knockout, Saenchai Wins 34th Straight|website=Combat Press|date=27 January 2018}}
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.{{cite news|url=https://sites.google.com/view/mtbschedule/past-events/2018/141018ahga?authuser=0|title=AH-GA Golden Belt Championship|author=Mark Schroeder|date=14 October 2018|work=Lethwei Schedule}} 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){{cite news|url=https://apmma.net/wlc-battlebones-naimjon-tuhtaboyev-on-too-too-i-will-knock-him-out/|title=WLC: Battlebones – Naimjon Tuhtaboyev on Too Too: I Will Knock Him Out|author=Leon Jeggings|date=7 January 2020|work=APMMA}} and in 2019, Tuhtaboyev signed an exclusive Lethwei contract with he promotion. Tuhtaboyev challenged undefeated, reigning WLC Middleweight Champion Too Too.{{cite news|url=https://www.mmtimes.com/news/too-too-fight-uzbekistans-tuhtaboyev-friday.html|title=Tuhtaboyev becomes middleweight world champion after beating Too Too|author=Sithu Aung Myo Kyaw|date=3 February 2020|work=Myanmar Times}} 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. In their Lethwei rematch, the WLC Middleweight World Championship would be on the line.{{cite news|url= https://thebodylockmma.com/lethwei/too-too-vs-naimjon-tuhtaboyev-to-headline-wlc-battlebones-on-january-5|title=Too Too vs. Naimjon Tuhtaboyev to headline WLC: Battlebones on January 5|author=Steven Rae|date=6 December 2019|work=BodylockMMA}}
On January 31, 2020, Tuhtaboyev faced Too Too inside the Thein Pyu Stadium, with the event being streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.{{cite news|url= https://www.mmaindia.com/middleweight-world-lethwei-champion-too-too-to-defend-his-title-against-uzbekistans-naimjon-tuhtaboyev|title=Middleweight World Lethwei Champion Too Too to Defend His Title Against Uzbekistan's Naimjon Tuhtaboyev|date=December 6, 2019|work=MMA India}}{{Cite web|url=https://apmma.net/wlc-battlebones-naimjon-tuhtaboyev-wins-middleweight-title|title=WLC: Battlebones – Naimjon Tuhtaboyev Wins Middleweight Title|author=Leon Jennings|date=1 February 2020|website=Asian Persuasion MMA|language=en}} 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.{{cite news|url= https://thebodylockmma.com/lethwei/too-too-vs-naimjon-tuhtaboyev-to-headline-wlc-battlebones-on-january-5|title=Uzbekistan's Naimjon Tuhtaboyev Becomes New Middleweight World Lethwei Champion|date=1 February 2020|work=MMA India}}{{cite news|url=http://lethweiworld.com/too-too-to-defend-against-uzbekistan-challenge-naimjon/|title=Too Too to Defend Against Uzbekistan Challenge Naimjon|date=20 January 2020|author=Aung Mint Sein|website=Lethwei World}}{{cite news|url=http://lethweiworld.com/lethwei-world-champion-too-too-to-defend-his-title-against-uzbekistan-naimjon-tuhtaboyev/|title=Lethwei Champion Too Too Will Face Uzbekistan's Naimjon Tuhtaboyev|date=6 December 2019|author=Aung Mint Sein|website=Lethwei World}}
Championships and accomplishments
= Lethwei =
= 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
{{Fight record start|norec=y|title= Lethwei record |record=1 wins, 0 loss, 1 draw}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2020-01-31 || Win || align="left" |{{flagicon|MYA}} Too Too || WLC 11: Battlebones ||Yangon, Myanmar || Decision (Split) || 5 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship}}
|- style="background:#c5d2ea;"
| 2019-11-03 || Draw || align="left" |{{flagicon|MYA}} Phyan Thway || AH-GA Golden Belt Championship || Yangon, Myanmar || Draw || 5 || 3:00
|-
| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{end}}
Muay Thai record
{{Fight record start|norec=y|title= Muay Thai record |record=64 Wins, 13 Losses, 1 Draws}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2019-07-20 || Win ||align=left| {{flagicon|TUR}} Ismail Uzuner || Pitbull Promotion || Istanbul, Turkey || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2019-04-13 || Win ||align=left| {{flagicon|Malaysia}} Name unknown || DJ Harris International Muaythai 2019 || Kelantan, Malaysia || KO || 2 || {{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/XHEDaN133Pc| archive-date = 2021-12-09| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHEDaN133Pc| title = Spinning Elbow KO: Naimjon TigerMuayThai @ Kelantan, Malaysia | website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2019-03-30 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym || Thai Fight Mueang Khon 2019 || Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2018-07-01 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Pakorn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym || 8 Super Champ || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2018-05-26 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} Shun Xu || Heroes Fighting Championship || Macau || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2018-01-27|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Saensatharn P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym || Thai Fight Bangkok 2017 || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| For the 2017 Thai Fight 70kg title.}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2017-12-23 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} Mohamed Houmer || Thai Fight Chiang Mai 2017 || Chang Mai, Thailand || KO || 1 || 2:45
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2017-11-29 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Kiatchai Phuket Top Team || Bangla Boxing Stadium || Phuket, Thailand || KO || 3 || {{cite AV media| url-status = live| archive-url = https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211209/6_qKXedVC0o| archive-date = 2021-12-09| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_qKXedVC0o| title = Naimjon Tuhtaboyev (Tiger Muay Thai) vs Kiatchai (Phuket Top Team) 29/11/17 | website=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small| Wins Bangla Boxing Stadium Middleweight Belt}}
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2016-10-23|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Sean Kearney || Thai Fight Air Race 1 || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2014-10-25 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|MYA}} Too Too || Thai Fight 2014: 1st Round || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2014-09-20 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Chanajon P.K. Saenchai Muaythaigym || Thai Fight World Battle 2014: Vietnam || Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam || KO || 1 ||
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2014-03-29|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Jomthong Chuwattana || MAX Muay Thai 7 || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2013-10-27|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|SWI}} Christopne Pruvost || Thai Fight Kard Chuek || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2013-10-17|| Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Matheus Robin || Mega Fight - The Extreme 8 || Hong Kong || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2013-07-24 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Saenchai || Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Final || Phitsanulok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 3:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|For Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament Super Lightweight (140lbs) title{{Cite web |url=http://www.muaythaitv.com/events/toyota-marathon-e5531.html |title=Toyota Marathon |access-date=2020-05-01 |archive-date=2020-08-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200815110827/https://www.muaythaitv.com/events/toyota-marathon-e5531.html |url-status=dead }}}}
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2013-07-24 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} John Michel Pierre || Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Semi Finals || Phitsanulok, Thailand || TKO || 2 ||
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2013-07-24 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Kenya}} Leonard Nganga|| Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament, Quarter Finals || Phitsanulok, Thailand || Decision || 3 || 300
|- style="background:#fbb"
| 2013-04-19 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|THA}} Yodsanklai Fairtex || Thai Fight Extreme 2013: Pattaya || Pattaya, Thailand || TKO || 2 ||
|-
| colspan=9 | Legend: {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{end}}
References
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External links
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{{S-bef|before=Too Too}}
{{S-ttl|title=WLC Middleweight World Champion|years=January 31, 2020 – February 1, 2021
WLC defunct due to 2021 Myanmar coup d'état}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Tuhtaboyev, Naimjon}}
Category:Uzbekistani kickboxers
Category:Uzbekistani Lethwei practitioners