Too Too
Too Too (Burmese: တူးတူး), also spelled Htoo Htoo, is a Burmese Lethwei fighter and who competes in the World Lethwei Championship. He is former the WLC Middleweight World champion[1] and is undefeated under traditional Lethwei rules, holding the 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt since 2015.[2] He also competed in the only Lethwei superfight at Kunlun Fight 25 in Slovakia.[3]
Too Too | |
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Born | Maung Too Too October 6, 1990 Bu Kyun village, Yenanchaung city, Magway Region, Myanmar |
Native name | တူးတူး |
Nationality | ![]() |
Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st) |
Style | Lethwei |
Stance | Orthodox |
Team | Nagar Mahn, South Dagon, Yangon |
Trainer | Kyaw Soe |
Spouse |
Ma Ei Ei Phyo (m. 2014) |
Career
In 2013, Too Too took took part in the 2013 Southeast Asian Games and 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Incheon, South Korea winning the gold and bronze medal respectively.[4]
On May 12, 2013, Too Too faced former Golden belt champion Win Tun at Thuwunna Stadium. After landing a series of punches to the face and body, Too Too knocked out Win Tun in the third round.[5]
On November 27, 2016, Too Too faced Peruvian Muaythai fighter Mateo Celi at Thein Pyu Stadium winning the fight by KO.[6]
On January 6, 2017, in Mandalay, Myanmar, Too Too faced world's ninth ranked Muaythai fighter Chanajon P.K. Saenchai from Saenchai's gym, which ended in a draw.[7]
Kunlun Fight
In 2015, Too Too competed in a Lethwei superfight at Kunlun Fight 25 in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.[8] He faced Igor Danis at 75 kg in the event organized in partnership with Kunlun Fight and the Slovakia Lethwei Association. The event was billed as the European Premiere of Lethwei marking the first Lethwei fights hosted in Europe. Too Too dominated the match and inflicted heavy damage to his opponent. The match was ruled a draw under Traditional rules.[3]
Monsoon Fighter
In July 2015, Too Too faced American Muay Thai fighter Cyrus Washington in the Monsoon Fighter event at Thein Pyu Stadium in Yangon.[9] The match went for seven rounds rather than the sport's typical five. Too Too retained his undefeated record. The fight ended in a draw, but said he did not want to fight for this long again.[10][11]
Versus Leduc
In August 2016, Too Too faced Quebecer fighter Dave Leduc at the 1st Myanmar Lethwei World Championship.[12] During the fight, Leduc locked Too Too in a clinch and administered multiple blows to the head with his elbows and knees. Despite Leduc dominating the fight, Too Too remained standing to last out the five rounds resulting in a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules, knockout only to win, which necessitated a knockout to have a winner.[13][14]
Lethwei in Japan
On October 27, 2016, Too Too compete in Lethwei Grand Prix Japan 2016, inaugurating the first event held by the ILFJ.[15][16][17][4] The event took place the at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan and Too Too faced another Lethwei legend in Soe Lin Oo. With no knockout after 5 rounds, the bout was declared a draw according to traditional Lethwei rules.[18]
World Lethwei Championship
In 2017, Too Too signed an exclusive contract with World Lethwei Championship. Despite being both among the top ranked Lethwei fighters in Myanmar and both signed to the WLC, Tun Tun Min and Too Too have refused to fight each other due to their long-lasting friendship.[4]
Tuhtaboyev rematch
In 2014, both men had fought each other under Muay Thai rules at Thai Fight in Thailand, with Tuhtaboyev won by split decision. Since then, Too Too had been celebrated in his home country of Myanmar, winning the WLC Middleweight World Champion title in 2018. Meanwhile, Tuhtaboyev had been more focused on Muay Thai, having been involved in several big fights.[19] In their rematch under Lethwei rules, the WLC Middleweight World Championship would be on the line.[20]
As the reigning WLC Middleweight champion, Too Too received a challenge from a former opponent Naimjon Tuhtaboyev.[19][21] On January 31, 2020, Too Too faced Naimjon Tuhtaboyev inside the Thein Pyu Stadium at WLC 11: Battlebones and the event was streamed live on UFC Fight Pass.[22][23] Both fighters were eyeing a knockout, with Too Too being effective with his leg kicks and headbutts. However, judges gave Tuhtaboyev the victory via close split decision.[24][25][1]
Outside the ring
Anti-coup activism
In 2022, Too Too was actively protesting and taking part in the anti-coup protests and was arrested for taking part in demonstrations against the 2021 Myanmar coup d'état.[26][27] Too Too was arrested at his home in Minbu Township in Myanmar’s Magway Region with weapons and explosives in his possession.[28][29]
Championships and accomplishments
Championships
- Lethwei World Champion
- 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt
- Thirty-tree successful title defenses
- 75 kg Lethwei Golden Belt
- World Lethwei Championship
- WLC Middleweight World Championship
- One successful title defense
- WLC Middleweight World Championship
- 2019 Air KBZ Fight 6 Championship Champion
- 2013 Dagon Shwe Aung Lan Tournament Champion
2013 Southeast Asian Games - Naypyidaw, Myanmar
2012 Asian Muay Championships - Ho Chi Minh City
2013 Dagon Shwe Aung Lan tournament - Yangon
2013 Prime Minister's Cup - Naypyidaw
2013 Asian Indoor Martial Arts Games - Incheon, South Korea
Lethwei record
39 wins, 1 loss, 26 draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2020-01-31 | Loss | ![]() | WLC 11: Battlebones | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
Lost WLC Middleweight World Championship | ||||||||
2019-11-03 | Win | ![]() | Air KBZ Fight 6 | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
Wins 2019 Air KBZ Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | ||||||||
2019-08-18 | Draw | ![]() | 2019 Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2019-04-14 | Win | ![]() | Thingyan Fight Chitthu Myaing Park | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2018-02-17 | Win | ![]() | WLC 4: Bare-knuckle King | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
2017-11-04 | Win | ![]() | WLC 3: Legendary Champions | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship | ||||||||
2017-06-10 | Win | ![]() | WLC 2: Ancient Warriors | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
2017-03-03 | Win | ![]() | WLC 1: The Great Beginning | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
2017-01-06 | Draw | ![]() | Myanmar-Thailand-Laos Challenge Fights | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2016-11-27 | Win | ![]() | Mandalay Rumbling Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2016-10-27 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016 | Tokyo, Japan | Draw | 5 | ||
2016-10-09 | Win | ![]() | GTG International Challenge Fights 2016 | Yangon, Myanmar | KO (Punches) | 3 | ||
2016-08-21 | Draw | ![]() | 2016 Myanmar Lethwei World Championship | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2016-04-02 | Win | ![]() | Max Thingyan Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
2016-02-03 | Win | ![]() | Win Sein Taw Ya 2016 | Mudon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2016-01-13 | Win | ![]() | (25th) Karen New Year festival | Hpa-an, Myanmar | KO | 5 | ||
2015-09-27 | Draw | ![]() | Mandalay Rumbling Mega Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2015-08-30 | Win | ![]() | All Star Big Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
2015-07-26 | Draw | ![]() | Monsoon Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 7 | ||
2015-05-15 | Draw | ![]() | Kunlun Fight 25 | Banská Bystrica, Slovakia | Draw | 5 | ||
2015-04-03 | Draw | ![]() | Mon-Myanmar-Thai Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2015-03-25 | Draw | ![]() | Thaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2015-02-06 | Draw | ![]() | Taungbon village 68th Mon National Day | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2014-12-28 | Win | ![]() | International Letwhay Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2014-11-02 | Win | ![]() | One on One International Challenge Fight | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2014-08-17 | Draw | ![]() | Mandalay Rumbling Champion Challenge | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
Official challenge for the Openweight Golden Belt | ||||||||
2014-07-06 | Draw | ![]() | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2014-06-01 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2014-04-13 | Draw | ![]() | Thaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2014-03-30 | Draw | ![]() | Kalaw Thaw village Challenge Fights | Mudon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2014-03-15 | Win | ![]() | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | KO | 5 | ||
2014-02-14 | Win | ![]() | Shwe Sa Daw Challenge Fights | Ye, Mon State, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2014-01-26 | Draw | ![]() | Win Sein Taw Ya 2014 | Mudon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2013-05-12 | Win | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 3 | ||
2013-03 | Win | ![]() | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | KO | |||
2013-02-17 | Win | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
2013-02-05 | Win | ![]() | Win Sein Taw Ya 2013 | Mudon, Myanmar | KO | 4 | ||
2013-01-20 | Win | ![]() | Myanmar vs. Thailand Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | TKO | |||
2013-01-06 | Win | ![]() | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 final | Yangon, Myanmar | Decision | 5 | ||
2012-12-23 | Win | ![]() | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 semi-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
2012-12-16 | Win | ![]() | Dagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 quarter-final | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
2012-10-28 | Win | ![]() | Magway Challenge Fights | Magway, Myanmar | KO | 2 | ||
2012-09-23 | Draw | ![]() | Aung Myay Mandalar Indoor Stadium | Mandalay, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2012-05-04 | Draw | ![]() | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011 | Draw | ![]() | Lamaing town Challenge Fights | Ye Township, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011-12-24 | Win | ![]() | Karen New Year 2751 Insein Township | Yangon, Myanmar | KO | |||
2011-11-06 | Draw | ![]() | Myanmar vs. Australia Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011-09-18 | Draw | ![]() | Champion Challenge Cup Tournament | Myitkyina, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011-08-14 | Draw | ![]() | Myanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Challenge Fights (Day 1) | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | 5 | ||
2011 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | |||
2011-05-04 | Win | ![]() | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | KO | |||
2010-12-31 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Yangon, Myanmar | Draw | 4 | ||
2010-11-21 | Win | ![]() | Kaytumadi Indoor Stadium | Taungoo, Myanmar | KO | 1 | ||
2010 | Draw | ![]() | Lethwei Challenge Fights | Myanmar | Draw | 4 | ||
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
Muay Thai record
7 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws | ||||||||
Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time | |
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2014-10-25 | Loss | ![]() | Thai Fight Kard Chuek | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-12-22 | Win | ![]() | 2013 SEA Games | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-12-19 | Win | ![]() | 2013 SEA Games | Naypyidaw, Myanmar | Decision | 3 | 3:00 | |
2013-07-01 | Loss | ![]() | [[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
2013-06-30 | Win | ![]() | [[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
2013-06-29 | Win | ![]() | [[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games | 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]] | Incheon, South Korea | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |
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