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
BornMaung Too Too
(1990-10-06) October 6, 1990
Bu Kyun village, Yenanchaung city, Magway Region, Myanmar
Native nameတူးတူး
NationalityMyanmar Burmese
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight75 kg (165 lb; 11.8 st)
StyleLethwei
StanceOrthodox
TeamNagar Mahn, South Dagon, Yangon
TrainerKyaw 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

Other championships

Lethwei record

Professional Lethwei record
39 wins, 1 loss, 26 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2020-01-31LossUzbekistan Naimjon TuhtaboyevWLC 11: BattlebonesYangon, MyanmarDecision5
Lost WLC Middleweight World Championship
2019-11-03WinJapan Tokeshi KoheiAir KBZ Fight 6Yangon, MyanmarKO4
Wins 2019 Air KBZ Myanmar Lethwei World Championship
2019-08-18DrawBrazil Fabio Ferrari2019 Myanmar Lethwei World ChampionshipYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2019-04-14WinThailand Dechrid Sathian Muaythai GymThingyan Fight Chitthu Myaing ParkHpa-an, MyanmarKO1
2018-02-17WinUkraine Vasyl SorokinWLC 4: Bare-knuckle KingNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision5
2017-11-04WinAustralia Louis Michael BadatoWLC 3: Legendary ChampionsYangon, MyanmarDecision5
Wins WLC Middleweight World Championship
2017-06-10WinFrance James BenalWLC 2: Ancient WarriorsYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2017-03-03WinAustralia Eddie FarrellWLC 1: The Great BeginningYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2017-01-06DrawThailand Chanajon PK SaenchaiMyanmar-Thailand-Laos Challenge FightsMandalay, MyanmarDraw5
2016-11-27WinPeru Matteo CeliMandalay Rumbling Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO3
2016-10-27DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoLethwei Grand Prix in Japan 2016Tokyo, JapanDraw5
2016-10-09WinThailand Berneung TopkingboxingGTG International Challenge Fights 2016Yangon, MyanmarKO (Punches)3
2016-08-21DrawCanada Dave Leduc2016 Myanmar Lethwei World ChampionshipYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2016-04-02WinRussia Artem SushkovMax Thingyan FightYangon, MyanmarKO4
2016-02-03WinRussia Vladimir ShuliakWin Sein Taw Ya 2016Mudon, MyanmarKO3
2016-01-13WinMyanmar Kyal Linn Aung(25th) Karen New Year festivalHpa-an, MyanmarKO5
2015-09-27DrawMyanmar Saw Gaw Mu DoMandalay Rumbling Mega FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2015-08-30WinCanada Matthew RichardsonAll Star Big FightYangon, MyanmarKO4
2015-07-26DrawUnited States Cyrus WashingtonMonsoon FightYangon, MyanmarDraw7
2015-05-15DrawSlovakia Igor DanisKunlun Fight 25Banská Bystrica, SlovakiaDraw5
2015-04-03DrawThailand Petchtae Tor.MaxmuaythaiMon-Myanmar-Thai Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2015-03-25DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoThaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2015-02-06DrawMyanmar Saw Yan PaingTaungbon village 68th Mon National DayYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2014-12-28WinUnited States EdwardInternational Letwhay Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO3
2014-11-02WinBrazil Matheus RobinOne on One International Challenge FightYangon, MyanmarKO3
2014-08-17DrawMyanmar Saw Nga ManMandalay Rumbling Champion ChallengeYangon, MyanmarDraw5
Official challenge for the Openweight Golden Belt
2014-07-06DrawThailand Petchtae Tor.MaxmuaythaiMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-06-01DrawMyanmar Soe Lin OoLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-04-13DrawMyanmar Kyal Linn AungThaung Pyin Lethwei Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2014-03-30DrawThailand Rachenlek MaesotmuaythaiKalaw Thaw village Challenge FightsMudon, MyanmarDraw5
2014-03-15WinThailand YodtangLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarKO5
2014-02-14WinThailand Yodkunkrai Por.WiriyaShwe Sa Daw Challenge FightsYe, Mon State, MyanmarKO3
2014-01-26DrawThailand Wanchana Hua HinWin Sein Taw Ya 2014Mudon, MyanmarDraw5
2013-05-12WinMyanmar Win TunLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO3
2013-03WinMyanmar Daung Thi ChaeLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarKO
2013-02-17WinMyanmar Thutti AungLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarKO
2013-02-05WinThailand RajchasieWin Sein Taw Ya 2013Mudon, MyanmarKO4
2013-01-20WinThailand PetpakaiMyanmar vs. Thailand Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarTKO
2013-01-06WinMyanmar Phoe Thar GyiDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 finalYangon, MyanmarDecision5
2012-12-23WinMyanmar Tha Pyay NyoDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 semi-finalYangon, MyanmarKO2
2012-12-16WinMyanmar Kyan Sit AungDagon Shwe Aung Lan 2013 quarter-finalYangon, MyanmarKO
2012-10-28WinMyanmar WunnaMagway Challenge FightsMagway, MyanmarKO2
2012-09-23DrawMyanmar Dawna AungAung Myay Mandalar Indoor StadiumMandalay, MyanmarDraw5
2012-05-04DrawMyanmar Tha Pyay NyoKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Dawna AungLamaing town Challenge FightsYe Township, MyanmarDraw5
2011-12-24WinMyanmar MondaingKaren New Year 2751 Insein TownshipYangon, MyanmarKO
2011-11-06DrawMyanmar Dawna AungMyanmar vs. Australia Lethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw5
2011-09-18DrawMyanmar Shwe Moe KaungChampion Challenge Cup TournamentMyitkyina, MyanmarDraw5
2011-08-14DrawMyanmar Kyan Sit AungMyanmar-Japan Goodwill Letwhay Challenge Fights (Day 1)Yangon, MyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Tun Tun MinLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw5
2011DrawMyanmar Pe Pyar Maung MaungLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw
2011-05-04WinMyanmar Shan Thway LayKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarKO
2010-12-31DrawMyanmar Thar Chaung TharLethwei Challenge FightsYangon, MyanmarDraw4
2010-11-21WinMyanmar Shwe Kyar PhyuKaytumadi Indoor StadiumTaungoo, MyanmarKO1
2010DrawMyanmar Ko U LayLethwei Challenge FightsMyanmarDraw4
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Muay Thai record

Muay Thai record
7 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2014-10-25LossUzbekistan Naimjon TuhtaboyevThai Fight Kard ChuekBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-12-22WinThailand Panupan Tanjad2013 SEA GamesNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision33:00
2013-12-19WinLaos Nouna Ngeumsangouane2013 SEA GamesNaypyidaw, MyanmarDecision33:00
2013-07-01LossIran Masoud Minaei[[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]]Incheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
2013-06-30WinSouth Korea Son Jun-heok[[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]]Incheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
2013-06-29WinSyria Salar Al-Mouead[[Muaythai at the 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games 2013 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games]]Incheon, South KoreaDecision33:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

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