‘My Kick Has More Power’ – Rungrawee Plans To Unleash His Trademark Weapon Against Regian Eersel At The Inner Circle
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Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong stands on the brink of the biggest moment of his career.
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The Thai striking wizard will challenge Regian “The Immortal” Eersel for the vacant ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title in the main event of The Inner Circle, which airs exclusively on live.onefc.com from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, April 10.
For a fighter who has spent years sharpening his craft in the shadows of Thailand’s elite gyms, this is a chance to defeat one of the most decorated athletes in ONE Championship history and claim gold in front of his home crowd.
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That opportunity did not come easily.
Rungrawee rebounded from a painful loss to George “G-Unit” Jarvis with a composed and disciplined performance against Youssef Assouik at ONE Fight Night 34 last August. Against the 6-foot-2 Danish-Moroccan striker, he executed a precise game plan built on distance control and timing.
The 30-year-old said:
“I’m happy with how I fought Youssef because we did our homework and had a solid game plan. He’s a big, tall guy, so trading shots up close wasn’t an option. I had to stay outside and control the range. Everything went according to plan.
“If there’s one thing I want to fix, it’s my footwork. I felt like my feet were a bit slow, and I wasn’t moving as fluidly as I’d like.”
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That performance was more than a bounce-back win. It was proof of evolution.
After eight months away from competition, Rungrawee returned not just sharper, but more complete. During his time off, he stepped outside the ring to serve as an assistant coach for Thailand’s National Pencak Silat Team at the SEA Games, while embracing life as a full-time father.
When the call finally came from ONE Championship’s matchmakers offering him a crack at Eersel for the lightweight division’s vacant kickboxing belt, the moment felt surreal. He recalled:
“I found out about the Eersel fight in early March. I was shocked and stoked at the same time to finally get a shot for gold. I’ve been waiting for this chance for a long time, and now it’s finally happening.”
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That excitement quickly turned into preparation.
Surrounded by elite training partners at Sitsongpeenong Gym, Rungrawee began dissecting one of the most complex strikers in the sport. After all, Eersel is a 10-time ONE World Champion and the gold standard in the lightweight Muay Thai and kickboxing divisions.
And what he found gave him confidence:
“Regian’s strengths are definitely his hands and flying knee. His punches are heavy and dangerous. As for weaknesses, I noticed that he doesn’t check kicks very often, especially to the legs.
“My biggest edge is my low to high kicking game. I believe my kicks are powerful enough to do some real damage.”
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Rungrawee Eyes Defining Moment With His Kids Watching
Few strikers in the world have solved the puzzle that is Regian Eersel.
The reigning ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion has spent years overwhelming opponents with volume, timing, and durability. But Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong believes the answer lies not in matching that pace, but in systematically dismantling it.
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At The Inner Circle on April 10, his strategy centers on his most dangerous weapon – the kicks that earned him the nickname “Legatron.” And he has no doubt about where he holds the advantage.
Rungrawee said:
“I’m 100 percent confident my kick has more power. My legs are much bigger than his. His legs are skinny, so the power isn’t even on the same level. But hey, we’ll see for sure when we settle it in the ring.”
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That confidence is not blind belief. It is rooted in years of refinement.
Rungrawee has built his style around punishing low kicks, sharp body attacks, and the ability to control the range against taller opponents. He expects to rely on that weapon heavily against the 6-foot-2 Eersel.
The Thai also points to moments in the 33-year-old’s past as evidence that the legendary World Champion can be disrupted:
“I picked up a lot of info from his first fight with Sinsamut [Klinmee]. He didn’t look great in that one and almost lost. He took a lot of left kicks and struggled with the teeps. He doesn’t check much, and it clearly cost him.”
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Still, the Thai contender is not chasing a quick finish. Instead, he is preparing for a grueling, calculated battle where patience and timing will decide everything.
For all the technical preparation and tactical breakdown, Rungrawee’s motivation runs deeper than strategy. At the legendary Lumpinee Stadium, his two children will be watching from ringside, a constant reminder of what this moment truly represents.
He said:
“My kids are my biggest motivation. They’re ringside for every fight, and seeing them there gives me that extra motivation to keep fighting. Winning that belt would change everything. It would put my name on the global map. But more importantly, it means I can provide a better life for my two kids and my family.”
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