Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee
Thai professional Muay Thai fighter
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Kukhrit Kamolroek (Thai: คึกฤทธิ์ กมลฤกษ์; born May 5, 1973), known professionally as Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee (Thai: ลำน้ำมูล ส.สุมาลี), is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter. He is a former four-time Lumpinee Stadium champion across three weight classes who was famous during the 1990s and 2000s. Nicknamed "Lord Vetala Knees", he was famous for his relentless pressure, clinch, and knees.
May 5, 1973 [1]
Ubon Ratchathani (now Amnat Charoen), Thailand
| Lamnamoon Sor.Sumalee | |
|---|---|
Lamnamoon in 2023 | |
| Born | Kukhrit Kamolroek May 5, 1973 [1] Ubon Ratchathani (now Amnat Charoen), Thailand |
| Native name | คึกฤทธิ์ กมลฤกษ์ |
| Other names | Lamnamoon Sitpakphanang (ลำน้ำมูล สิทธิ์ปากพนัง) |
| Nickname | Lord Vetala Knees (ขุนเข่าเวตาล) |
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Division | Super Flyweight Bantamweight Super Bantamweight Featherweight Super Featherweight Lightweight |
| Style | Muay Thai (Muay Khao) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Team | Sor.Sumalee Gym |
| Years active | c. 1987–2004 |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 200 |
| Wins | 150 |
| Losses | 46 |
| Draws | 4 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Muay Thai fighter (retired) Muay Thai trainer |
Biography & career
Lamnamoon started Muay Thai at the age of 14 at the Sit Pongtap gym. He had his first fight the same year for which he was paid 100 baht. He moved to Bangkok two years later to join the Sor.Sumalee gym.[2]
Lamnamoon spent his entire career at the Sor.Sumalee gym alongside other champions such as Panomrunglek Por Chaiwat, Superlek Sorn E-Sarn and Jompoplek Sor Sumalee.
Known for his vicious knees and lang frame Lamnamoon was a very popular fighter who captured four Lumpinee Stadium titles at 3 different weights during the 1990s. His highest purse was of 200,000 baht.
He had memorable wins over notable fighters such as Langsuan Panyuthaphum, Chatchai Paiseetong, Jaroensap Kiatbanchong, Samkor Kiatmontep, Mathee Jadeepitak and Attachai Fairtex.
After his retirement Lamnamoon became a Muay Thai trainer, teaching at Sor.Sumalee and Evolve MMA in Singapore. After coming back to Thailand he opened his own gym in 2015 called Lamnamoon Muay Thai in the Ubon Ratchathani Province.[3] His best student is Robert Sor Thanabowon who won the channel 7 stadium 105 lbs belt in 2019.[4]
Titles and accomplishments
- Lumpinee Stadium
- 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion
- One successful title defense
- 1996 Lumpinee Stadium Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion
- One successful title defense
- 1997 Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion
- One successful title defense
- 1999 Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion
- 1993 Lumpinee Stadium Super Flyweight (115 lbs) Champion
- Rajadamnern Stadium
- 1997 Rajadamnern Stadium Fight of the Year (vs Rambojiew Por Thubtim)
- World Professional Kickboxing League
- 2004 WPKL World 135 lbs Champion
