Armin Pumpanmuang
BornArmin Mutlee
(1987-04-19) April 19, 1987
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 place2011 Tehran71 kg
Arafura Games
Gold medal – first place2011 Darwin71 kg

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

Biography and career

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

Muay Thai

  • 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

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

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing record
126 Wins (44 (T)KO's), 21 Losses, 1 Draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2017-08-10LossMacau Cai LiangchanCKF China Kungfu International Challenge-MacauMacau, ChinaTKO (Low Kick)1
For the CKF Intercontinental Champion -80 kg. title.
2017-02-18LossItaly Anouar KhamlaliRing WarMonza, ItalyTKO (Ref.Stoppage)2
2016-12-24WinFrance Said AmranCGBQTaizhou, ChinaDecision33:00
2016-07-02WinChina Jiao FukaiWLF Glory of Heroes 3ChinaEx.R TKO (Ref.Stoppage)43:00
2016-02-06WinItaly Armen PetrosyanRing War 3Monza, ItalyDecision53:00
2016-01-09LossBelarus Dzianis ZuevKunlun Fight 36Shanghai, ChinaDecision33:00
2015-12-05WinUkraine Sasha MoisaWorkpoint Super MuaythaiBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2015-10-22LossThailand Wanmechai MenayothinThai FightBangkok, ThailandKO (left high kick)2
2015-06LossFrance Steeve ValenteUltimate K-1 ChampionshipStrasbourg, FranceKO (fell from the ring)3
For the WKN World Oriental Rules -76 kg. title.
2015-04-14LossThailand Yodkhunpon SitmonchaiBang Saphan District, ThailandKO3
2015-02-28WinItaly Luca TagliarinoRing War 2015Sesto San Giovanni, ItalyTKO
Wins the WBC International Muay Thai -70 kg. title.
2014-11-22LossThailand Teded SitjakongIsuzu Cup, Omnoi StadiumSamut Sakhon, ThailandDecision53:00
2014-10-18LossThailand Wanchalerm AooddonmuangIsuzu Cup, Omnoi StadiumSamut Sakhon, ThailandKO (Elbow)33:00
2014-08-15WinItaly Gian Carlo Corba (Ginga Muay Farang)Combat BanchamekChiang Rai, ThailandTKO13:00
2014-05-03LossThailand Moses Tor. SangtiennoiIsuzu Cup, Omnoi StadiumSamut Sakhon, ThailandDecision53:00
2013-09-22WinIran Mohammed DoroudianTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2013: PattaniPattani, ThailandDecision33:00
2013-03-09WinFrance Sekou DembeleLe Choc des Légendes 2013Paris, FranceTKO2
2013-01-01WinChina Zhang de ZhengKung Fu vs Muay Thai 2013Fujian, ChinaKO (Flying-Knee)1
2012-11-24WinFrance Stephane CelesteFrank Lee's Muay Thai Mayhem 3Edmonton, AlbertaDecision53:00
2012-11-08LossUkraine Roman MailovW5 Fighter 8Moscow, RussiaKO (knee to the body)4
2012-10-09WinMalaysia Faizal RamliThailand vs AsiaKuala Lumpur, MalaysiaDecision53:00
2012-09-19WinFrance Raphaël LlodraTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: FranceLyon, FranceTKO (cut)3
2012-08-17WinFrance Abdallah MabelTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: EnglandLeicester, EnglandTKO (Ref. Stoppage)2
2012-04-17WinMorocco Ibrahim ChiahouTHAI FIGHT Extreme 2012: PattayaPattaya, ThailandTKO (Ref. Stoppage)1
2012-03-31WinFrance Cedric FlamentFight Fever 5Luxembourg, LuxembourgTKO (Corner Stoppage)4
2011-12-30WinFrance Charles FrançoisGladiator's WarPattaya, ThailandDecision53:00
Wins World Pro League Muaythai title (147 lbs).
2011-10-15WinAlbania Faton VukshirajLions FCNeuchâtel, SwitzerlandDecision53:00
2011-10-01WinFrance Morgan AdrarRöschtigraben 2: DerbyLausanne, SwitzerlandTKO (cut)23:00
2011-09-25WinFrance Abdoul ToureTHAI FIGHT 2011: First Round; 70 kg SuperfightBangkok, ThailandDecision33:00
2011-07-23WinChina Hong GuangThailand Versus Challenger Series 2011Bangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2011-05-21WinFrance Charles FrançoisLes Rois du RingChâlons, FranceKO (Left high kick)1
Wins WPMF World Muaythai title (147 lbs).
2011-05-01DrawChina Yang ZhuoWu Lin FengNanchang ChinaDecision43:00
2010-10-23WinSwitzerland Alexandre BoyancéRoeschtigrabe DerbyUetendorf, SwitzerlandKO (high kick)2
2010-06-25WinTunisia Ahmed SaadiMiri City Z1 World Muaythai Series, FinalSarawak, MalaysiaTKO2
Wins Miri City Z1 World Muaythai Series title.
2010-06-25WinAustralia Mark SarracinoMiri City Z1 World Muaythai Series, Semi FinalSarawak, MalaysiaDecision
2010-03-21LossChina Zhang Kai YinChina-Thai 8-Man Tournament, Semi FinalChongqing, ChinaDecision33:00
2010-03-19WinChina Wang GuanChina-Thai 8-Man Tournament, Quarter FinalChongqing, ChinaDecision33:00
2009-03-14LossThailand Petchsila Rawai Muay ThaiMuay Thai Against DrugsPhuket, ThailandDecision
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

References

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