Kun Khmer database
Lorn Panha: K-1 World MAX breakthrough and verified results
Lorn Panha advanced to the 2026 K-1 World MAX final eight after defeating Kazuki Matsumoto by majority decision.
Quick facts
| Country and origin | Cambodia; Prey Veng |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 June 1999, according to K-1 |
| Height | 180 cm, listed by K-1 |
| Gym listed by K-1 | Thun Sophea Kun Khmer Gym |
Lorn Panha’s international profile gained a clear new milestone on 12 September 2026. In the opening round of the K-1 WORLD MAX minus-70 kg tournament, he defeated Japan’s Kazuki Matsumoto by majority decision. The official scorecards were 30–28, 29–29 and 29–28.
Result and next announcement
| Date | Opponent | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | Kazuki Matsumoto | Win, majority decision; Final 16 |
| 29 December 2026 | Zack Pankhurst | Announced; no result yet |
ISKA confirmed Panha’s progression to the final eight and identified him as its Kun Khmer world champion. The Japanese tournament is fought under K-1 rules: the achievement extends his international experience without changing the discipline of earlier Kun Khmer results. The December fixture remains an announcement and can change.
Questions about Lorn Panha
Has he already won the 2026 K-1 tournament?
No. The verified September result qualified him for the final eight; it was not the tournament final.
Is the large record on his K-1 profile a K-1-only record?
No. Treat that promoter-listed aggregate separately from individually verified K-1 results.
Lorn Panha is named in the supplied September 2026 Kun Khmer programme.
The linked bout pages contain the dated announcements. These sources do not establish a complete career record, age or ranking.
KKB database details
| Name | Lorn Panha |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Cambodian |
| Gender | Male |
| Weight | 67 |
| Category | 67 KG |
| City | Phnom Penh |
| Province | Phnom Penh |
| Country | Cambodia |
