Armin Pumpanmuang (born April 19, 1987) is a Thai Muay Thai kickboxer. He is a former WPMF World Welterweight Champion (147 lbs).

Armin Pumpanmuang
BornArmin Mutlee
(1987-04-19) April 19, 1987 (age 37)
Chana district, Songkhla province, Thailand
Native nameอามีน พุ่มพันธุ์ม่วง
Other namesArmin Black Dragon Swiss
Armin Matli
NationalityThai
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8+12 in)
Weight67 kg (148 lb; 11 st)
70 kg (154 lb; 11 st)
DivisionWelterweight
Super welterweight
StyleMuay Thai
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamMuaythai Plaza 2004 - Windysport
TrainerPid Kaisongtanaikwam
Kickboxing record
Total148
Wins126
By knockout44
Losses21
By knockout6
Draws1
Last updated on: September 22, 2013
Medal record
Men's Muay Thai
Representing  Thailand
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Tehran 71 kg
Arafura Games
Gold medal – first place 2011 Darwin 71 kg

Biography and career

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Born and raised in the Chana district of the Songkhla province, Armin practiced Muay Thai from an early age, in addition to the sport's historical form: Muay boran.

Armin first signed with the Sasiprapha Gym. He began fighting in the 40 kg division. Later, Armin moved to the Kiatkumtorn gym, where he trained under Jomhod Kiatadisak. At the same time, he began fighting at Omnoi Stadium. He then moved to ‘Muaythai Plaza 2004-Windysport' to continue his training. However, he failed to become the Omnoi Stadium champion when he lost to Yordsanpol Sitsanpol in their title fight.

From then onwards, Armin trained with Windysport, where he began achieving success. He was pushed to fight in the Pumpanmuang promotion's fights, scoring victories against the likes of Sammuk Sasiprapa Gym, Plarnchai Sor Kamsingh, and Chokechuchai Sor Sanchai in the 'Bangrajan fight'.

Armin was very successful at the start of 2011. After losing in the World Amateur Muay Thai tournament in the 71-kilogram division, he won in the Asian Muay Thai Championships in the same weight division. Armin also won the gold medal in the Arafura Games in Australia. He also won a Z-1 tournament and the WPMF Muay Thai world championship in France.

Armin went on to gain international exposure by fighting in several countries, such as Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, and China.[1]

He defeated Faizal Ramli by decision at the Thailand vs. Asia event in Malaysia on October 9, 2012.[2]

He lost to Roman Mailov via KO due to a knee to the body in the extension round at W5 Fighter 8 in Moscow, Russia on November 8, 2012.[3][4]

He TKO'd Sekou Dembele in round two at Le Choc des Légendes 2013 in Paris, France, on March 9, 2013.[5]

Armin was to fight Sean Kearney at Muaythai Superfight on May 13, 2013 but the fight fell through.[6]

He outpointed Mohammed Doroudian at THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattani in Pattani, Thailand on September 22, 2013.[7]

He defeated Ginga Muay Farang (Gian Carlo Corba) by first-round TKO at Combat Banchamek event in Chiang Rai, Thailand on 15 August 2014 [8]

At Ring War 2015, Armin defeated Luca Tagliarno to win the WBC Muay Thai International 70 kg Championship.[9]

On August 10, 2017, he faced Cai Liangchan at CKF China Kungfu International Challenge-Macau in Macau for the CKF Intercontinental 80 kg Championship.[10] Armin lost by first-round TKO.

Titles and achievements

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Muay Thai

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  • WBC Muay Thai
    • 2015 WBC Muay Thai -70 kg International Champion
  • World Pro League Muaythai
    • 2011 World Pro League Muaythai World Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
  • World Professional Muaythai Federation
    • 2011 W.P.M.F. Muaythai World Welterweight Champion (147 lbs)
  • Miri City Z1 World Muay Thai Series
    • 2010 Miri City Z1 World Muay Thai Series champion
  • Regional

Amateur Muay Thai

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  • Asian Championships
    • Gold medal in Asian Championships at Iran   (71 kg)
  • Arafura Games
    • Gold medal in Arafura Games at Australia   (71 kg)[11]

Kickboxing record

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Kickboxing record
126 Wins (44 (T)KO's), 21 Losses, 1 Draws
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2017-08-10 Loss   Cai Liangchan CKF China Kungfu International Challenge-Macau Macau, China TKO (Low Kick) 1
For the CKF Intercontinental Champion -80 kg. title.
2017-02-18 Loss   Anouar Khamlali Ring War Monza, Italy TKO (Ref.Stoppage) 2
2016-12-24 Win   Said Amran CGBQ Taizhou, China Decision 3 3:00
2016-07-02 Win   Jiao Fukai WLF Glory of Heroes 3 China Ex.R TKO (Ref.Stoppage) 4 3:00
2016-02-06 Win   Armen Petrosyan Ring War 3 Monza, Italy Decision 5 3:00
2016-01-09 Loss   Dzianis Zuev Kunlun Fight 36 Shanghai, China Decision 3 3:00
2015-12-05 Win   Sasha Moisa Workpoint Super Muaythai Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2015-10-22 Loss   Wanmechai Menayothin Thai Fight Bangkok, Thailand KO (left high kick) 2
2015-06 Loss   Steeve Valente Ultimate K-1 Championship Strasbourg, France KO (fell from the ring) 3
For the WKN World Oriental Rules -76 kg. title.
2015-04-14 Loss   Yodkhunpon Sitmonchai Bang Saphan District, Thailand KO 3
2015-02-28 Win   Luca Tagliarino Ring War 2015 Sesto San Giovanni, Italy TKO
Wins the WBC International Muay Thai -70 kg. title.
2014-11-22 Loss   Teded Sitjakong Isuzu Cup, Omnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2014-10-18 Loss   Wanchalerm Aooddonmuang Isuzu Cup, Omnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand KO (Elbow) 3 3:00
2014-08-15 Win   Gian Carlo Corba (Ginga Muay Farang) Combat Banchamek Chiang Rai, Thailand TKO 1 3:00
2014-05-03 Loss   Moses Tor. Sangtiennoi Isuzu Cup, Omnoi Stadium Samut Sakhon, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2013-09-22 Win   Mohammed Doroudian THAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: Pattani Pattani, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2013-03-09 Win   Sekou Dembele Le Choc des Légendes 2013 Paris, France TKO 2
2013-01-01 Win   Zhang de Zheng Kung Fu vs Muay Thai 2013 Fujian, China KO (Flying-Knee) 1
2012-11-24 Win   Stephane Celeste Frank Lee's Muay Thai Mayhem 3 Edmonton, Alberta Decision 5 3:00
2012-11-08 Loss   Roman Mailov W5 Fighter 8 Moscow, Russia KO (knee to the body) 4
2012-10-09 Win   Faizal Ramli Thailand vs Asia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Decision 5 3:00
2012-09-19 Win   Raphaël Llodra THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: France Lyon, France TKO (cut) 3
2012-08-17 Win   Abdallah Mabel THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: England Leicester, England TKO (Ref. Stoppage) 2
2012-04-17 Win   Ibrahim Chiahou THAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: Pattaya Pattaya, Thailand TKO (Ref. Stoppage) 1
2012-03-31 Win   Cedric Flament Fight Fever 5 Luxembourg, Luxembourg TKO (Corner Stoppage) 4
2011-12-30 Win   Charles François Gladiator's War Pattaya, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
Wins World Pro League Muaythai title (147 lbs).
2011-10-15 Win   Faton Vukshiraj Lions FC Neuchâtel, Switzerland Decision 5 3:00
2011-10-01 Win   Morgan Adrar Röschtigraben 2: Derby Lausanne, Switzerland TKO (cut) 2 3:00
2011-09-25 Win   Abdoul Toure THAI FIGHT 2011: First Round; 70 kg Superfight Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2011-07-23 Win   Hong Guang Thailand Versus Challenger Series 2011 Bangkok, Thailand Decision 5 3:00
2011-05-21 Win   Charles François Les Rois du Ring Châlons, France KO (Left high kick) 1
Wins WPMF World Muaythai title (147 lbs).
2011-05-01 Draw   Yang Zhuo Wu Lin Feng Nanchang China Decision 4 3:00
2010-10-23 Win   Alexandre Boyancé Roeschtigrabe Derby Uetendorf, Switzerland KO (high kick) 2
2010-06-25 Win   Ahmed Saadi Miri City Z1 World Muaythai Series, Final Sarawak, Malaysia TKO 2
Wins Miri City Z1 World Muaythai Series title.
2010-06-25 Win   Mark Sarracino Miri City Z1 World Muaythai Series, Semi Final Sarawak, Malaysia Decision
2010-03-21 Loss   Zhang Kai Yin China-Thai 8-Man Tournament, Semi Final Chongqing, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-03-19 Win   Wang Guan China-Thai 8-Man Tournament, Quarter Final Chongqing, China Decision 3 3:00
2009-03-14 Loss   Petchsila Rawai Muay Thai Muay Thai Against Drugs Phuket, Thailand Decision
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Armin Pumpanmuang Windy Sport bio". Elite-boxing.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  2. ^ Walsh, Dave. "Thailand vs. Asia 2012 Results: Armin and Jom Kitti win in Malaysia". Liverkick.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  3. ^ Scalia, Rian. "Fights To Watch In November: Part 1". Liverkick.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  4. ^ Scalia, Rian. "Roman Mailov Continues Rise, Stops Armin Pumphanmuang". Liverkick.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  5. ^ Scalia, Rian. "Weekend Results From France: Tate Avenges Loss, Ozkul Gets DQ Win". Liverkick.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  6. ^ Walsh, Dave (2 June 2018). "American Chike Lindsay Set to Take on Saiyok Pumpanmuang in One of the Most Unusual Cards This Year".
  7. ^ "Thai Fight Pattani September 22nd 2013 Videos | FSA - FightSport Asia". Archived from the original on 2013-09-26. Retrieved 2013-10-03.
  8. ^ "Video: Ginga Muay Farang vs Armin Pumpanmuang - Combat Banchamek - Chiang Rai 15/08/14 - Muay Farang - Muay Thai News". Muayfarang.com. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 2017-03-09.
  9. ^ "THE CAMP FONJANG PUMPHANMUANG GYM". SIAM FIGHT MAG. Retrieved 2020-09-04.
  10. ^ "「2017武林群英會」明揭幕". www.sport.gov.mo (in Chinook Jargon). Retrieved 2020-09-04.
  11. ^ "Arafura Games 2011 - Muay Thai - SportsTG". Sportingpulse.com. Retrieved 2017-03-09.