Lamnamoonlek Torfunfarm has found a second home in kickboxing. The 27-year-old WMC World Champion and 2021 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year takes on China’s Yuan Pengjie in a flyweight kickboxing clash at The Inner Circle on Friday, March 27, live in Asia primetime from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
The TDed99 southpaw carries a 106-30 career record and a 3-1 promotional slate into this matchup. After a debut loss to Kongsuk Sitsarawatsuer in Muay Thai and a subsequent rematch win, he shifted to kickboxing and hasn’t looked back. Two consecutive decision victories have established him as one of the most technically refined fighters on the weekly circuit. Three wins in a row heading into Friday, and a contract that feels within reach.
The transition from Muay Thai to kickboxing demanded adjustment. For a man with hundreds of bouts under his belt in the former, the new rule set required real work. What he found, though, is that the fans have responded.
“I’m really proud of my first two kickboxing fights. I’ve had hundreds of Muay Thai bouts, so adjusting to this rule set took some work,” Lamnamoonlek said.
“The best part is seeing the fans accept me in this new sport; it feels great to know I’m performing well.”
Lamnamoonlek scouted Yuan and has clear plan to exploit his weakness
Yuan Pengjie makes his ONE debut on Friday at 38-4, a Chinese southpaw with world-class footwork, a tricky countering style, and the kind of technical precision that can frustrate even experienced opponents. Lamnamoonlek has studied every frame and come away with a specific game plan built around a key vulnerability he believes will define the outcome.
The left kick — his deadliest weapon — will be central to everything. In fact, he intends to let it fly from the opening bell with a full camp behind him.
“Yuan Pengjie is a world-class talent. He’s a southpaw like me, a technical fighter, and likes to play a counter-game, so he’ll be a tough puzzle to crack. His main strength is his height and those tricky little shots he throws,” he said.
“As for his weakness, I don’t think his cardio is the best. He seems to fade as the fight goes on. My left kick is still my deadliest weapon, and I plan on letting it fly all night long.”
The ambition doesn’t stop at a third straight win. Lamnamoonlek has the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title clearly in his sights, and he wants to get there fast.
“This fight is huge. A third straight win in kickboxing would put me right on the doorstep of a main roster contract. I want to get to the big ONE shows as soon as possible because my ultimate goal is the ONE Flyweight Kickboxing World Title,” Lamnamoonlek said.
“Keep an eye on me. I’m going to take this as far as I possibly can. Nobody is going to stop me now!”