Orono Wor Petchpun

Ophas Iamsaard (, born August 22, 1978), known professionally as Orono Wor.Petchpun is a Thai former professional Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer. He is a former Lumpinee Stadium champion, three-time Thailand champion, a WMC champion, and a It's Showtime 65MAX World champion. Since his retirement, he has worked as a trainer at various camps such as Evolve MMA.

Biography and career

Orono started out Muay Thai at the age of 15, a fairly late age to start fighting in Thailand. A year later he had his first fight in Bangkok. In 2001 he won the WMC World Muaythai (122 lb) title against Petchek Sor Suwannapakdee.

Formerly fighting under the name Orono Majestic Gym (โอโรโน่ มาเจสติกยิม), Orono has mixed it up with many of the top names in muay thai. He holds two KO wins over The Contender Asia champion Yodsaenklai Fairtex, two decisions over K-1 MAX champion Buakaw Por. Pramuk and Saenchai Sor Kingstar. After fighting all the big names in Thailand at his weight class, Orono made his international debut in 2007 at the SLAMM Nederland vs Thailand III event against William Diender.

In March 2012, Orono announced his intention to compete in mixed martial arts.

Titles and accopmplishments

Muay Thai

World Muaythai Council 2001 WMC Super Bantamweight (122 lbs) World Champion

Professional Boxing Association of Thailand (PAT) 2002 Thailand Featherweight (126 lbs) Champion 2009 Thailand Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion

Lumpinee Stadium 2002 Lumpinee Stadium Fighter of the Year 2007 Lumpinee Stadium Super Featherweight (130 lbs) Champion

World Professional Muaythai Federation 2008 WPMF Muay Thai Super Lightweight (140 lbs) World Champion

Kickboxing It's Showtime 2009 It's Showtime 65MAX World Champion One successful title defense

Fight record