Topnoi Kiwram
Topnoi Kiwram (Thai: ท็อปน้อย กิวรัมย์, born August 15, 1992) is a Thai Muay Thai and mixed martial artist who competes in the Flyweight division. He has previously fought in Rizin Fighting Federation and UAE Warriors.
| Topnoi Kiwram ท็อปน้อย กิวรัมย์ | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1992 Buriram, Thailand |
| Other names | Topnoi Tiger Muay Thai Thanongsaklek Chuwattana |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) |
| Weight | 126 lb (57 kg; 9 st 0 lb) |
| Division | Flyweight Bantamweight |
| Reach | 67.0 in (170 cm)[1] |
| Style | Muay Thai |
| Fighting out of | Phuket, Thailand |
| Team | Tiger Muay Thai Bangtao Muay Thai & MMA |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 12 |
| Wins | 8 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 2 |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Mixed martial arts career
Rizin Fighting Federation
Topnoi was scheduled to make his debut against Kai Asakura on July 29, 2018 at Rizin 11.[2] However, Asakura was pulled from the event due to a knee injury and replaced by "Onibozu" Tadaaki Yamamoto.[3] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.[4]
The bout against Kai Asakura was rescheduled this time for September 30, 2018 at Rizin 13.[5] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[6]
Topnoi faced Yusaku Nakamura on June 2, 2019 at Rizin 16.[7] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
UAE Warriors
Topnoi faced Isaac Pimentel, replacing Shannon Ross on September 25, 2020 at UAE Warriors 13.[9] He won the fight via majority decision.[10]
Road to UFC
Topnoi faced Yuma Horiuchi in the Quarter-Finals of the Flyweight tournament on June 9, 2022 at Road to UFC: Episode 3.[11] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[12]
Topnoi faced Park Hyun Sung in the Semi-Finals of the Flyweight tournament on October 23, 2022 at Road to UFC: Episode 6.[13] He lost the bout in the first round, being submitted via rear naked choke.[14]
Mixed martial arts record
| 12 matches | 8 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 5 | 1 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 8–4 | Park Hyun Sung | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Road to UFC: Episode 6 | October 23, 2022 | 1 | 3:05 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Road to UFC Flyweight Semi-Finals. |
| Win | 8–3 | Yuma Horiuchi | Decision (unanimous) | Road to UFC: Episode 3 | June 10, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Kallang, Singapore | Road to UFC Flyweight Quarter-Finals. |
| Win | 7–3 | Isaac Pimentel | Decision (majority) | UAE Warriors 13 | September 25, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 6–3 | Yusaku Nakamura | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 16 | June 2, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Kobe, Japan | Return to Flyweight. |
| Loss | 6–2 | Kai Asakura | Decision (unanimous) | Rizin 13 | September 30, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Saitama, Japan | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 6–1 | Tadaaki Yamamoto | KO (punch) | Rizin 11 | July 29, 2018 | 1 | 1:06 | Saitama, Japan | Catchweight (130 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–1 | Mern Mea Kea | TKO (submission to punches) | Full Metal Dojo 14 | July 1, 2017 | 2 | 1:20 | Bangkok, Thailand | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 4–1 | Mohammad Zakhir | TKO (submission to punches) | Thailand Fighting Championship 2 | April 1, 2017 | 1 | N/A | Khao Lak, Thailand | |
| Win | 3–1 | Jayson Margallo | Decision (unanimous) | Primal FC: Dark Moon Rising | March 24, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Phuket, Thailand | |
| Win | 2–1 | Anton Larsson | TKO (punches) | Full Metal Dojo 12: The 37th Chamber | September 10, 2016 | 1 | 0:13 | Bangkok, Thailand | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 1–1 | Sawich Maruang | KO/TKO | Full Metal Dojo 11: Sweep all the Legs | June 4, 2016 | 1 | 4:20 | Bangkok, Thailand | |
| Loss | 0–1 | Yodkaikaew Fairtex | TKO (punches) | Full Metal Dojo 10: to Live and Die in Thailand | March 19, 2016 | 1 | 4:14 | Phuket, Thailand | Bantamweight debut. |
See also
References
- "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
- Mike Skytte (2018-06-28). "Kai Asakura returns against Topnoi Thanongsaklek at RIZIN 11". mmasucka.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Mike Skytte (2018-07-09). "Tadaaki Yamamoto replaces Asakura against Topnoi Thanongsaklek at RIZIN 11". mmasucka.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Drake Riggs (2018-07-29). "RIZIN 11 results: Takanori Gomi turns back the clock and Kyoji Horiguchi continues his winning ways". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- "Kyoji Horiguchi challenges Tenshin Nasukawa in a kickboxing super fight. Lightweight clash between Daron Cruickshank and Diego Brandao confirmed". Rizin Fighting Federation. 2018-08-24. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Tom Taylor (2018-09-30). "Rizin 13 results: Tenshin Nasukawa defeats Kyoji Horiguchi, Bob Sapp ends losing streak (highlights)". bjpenn.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- James Goyder (2019-05-13). "Topnoi faces Yusaku Nakamura at Rizin 16". AsianMMA.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Staff (2019-06-02). "Rizin 16 results: Ayaka Hamasaki tops Jinh Yu Frey for second time in champ-vs.-champ fight". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- "Topnoi faces Isaac Pimentel at UAE Warriors 13". AsianMMA.com. 2020-09-12. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- "UAE Warriors - UAE Warriors 13". Sherdog. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Anton Tabuena (2022-05-23). "Road to UFC: Four Asian tournament brackets, non-tournament bouts finalized". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Anton Tabuena (2022-06-10). "Road to UFC 3-4 results, video: Two Koreans win in 30 seconds, Thailand's Top Noi dances to semis". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- "UFC Announces Road to UFC Semifinals". Ultimate Fighting Championship. 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- Tabuena, Anton (2022-10-22). "Road to UFC semi-finals: Episode 5-6 full results, brackets, videos". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2023-01-23.