‘Payback With Interest’ – Rungrawee Ready To Even The Score In George Jarvis Rematch At ONE Fight Night 44
Rungrawee “Legatron” Sitsongpeenong has been carrying the bitter taste of defeat for over a year, and this Friday night, he finally gets an opportunity to do something about it.
The Thai veteran returns to the global spotlight to face George “G-Unit” Jarvis in a high-stakes lightweight Muay Thai rematch that headlines ONE Fight Night 44 on Prime Video.
The blockbuster event broadcasts live in U.S. primetime on Friday, June 26, from the fabled walls of Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium.
The backstory gives this headlining contest its razor-sharp edge. When Rungrawee and Jarvis first locked horns at ONE Friday Fights 85 in November 2024, the Thai star entered with a game plan he believed would deliver a flawless victory. What followed instead was a stark lesson in how quickly a fight can turn on the global stage.
In the time since that encounter, both elite contenders challenged reigning ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion Regian “The Immortal” Eersel for his coveted crown and came up short. Now, with the road back to gold running directly through each other, neither man can afford to slip up.
Rungrawee has replayed their initial bout in his mind more times than he can count. The technical blueprint he carried into that night was sound, and for a significant stretch of the contest, he was executing it beautifully. Then, in the second stanza, disaster struck.
Speaking to onefc.com, he said:
“In that first fight, I had a really solid plan down, but the turning point came in round two when I hurt my ankle after throwing a kick. After that, I was just biting down on my mouthpiece and pushing through the pain, but then I slipped up and got dropped for a count, and he closed the show with an elbow.
“It was a tough loss. Honestly, if I hadn’t gotten hurt at that moment, I think I would’ve taken the win.”
A third-round stoppage via elbow is a painful way to drop a fight. Rather than letting the defeat fester, the Thai veteran chose to transform the setback into pure competitive fuel.
He immediately went back to the footage, dissecting his errors with the kind of forensic detail that separates elite martial arts masters from the rest of the pack. Through that deep study, he arrived at a clear understanding of exactly what Jarvis brings to the table — and exactly how he plans to dismantle it.
The Sitsongpeenong gym star shared:
“I learned a ton from losing to George. I’ve gone back and rewatched the tape over and over to break down my mistakes and get ready for this rematch. George’s biggest strength is his power — his punches and knees are really dangerous. But I’m fully ready now to go back in there and prove myself against him again.”
Jarvis remains a genuine threat in every single exchange. The British standout possesses punishing boxing combinations and devastating knee strikes that have troubled every opponent he has faced inside the ring.
However, Rungrawee’s technical analysis has revealed an opening beyond that raw power, and the Thai star is supremely confident he has found the perfect recipe to neutralize the Englishman’s offense.
He explained:
“George’s weakness is his inside game. When he gets hit with knees, he tends to show it. If we’re talking pure Muay Thai skills, I think I’ve got the edge, and I’m planning to use that to exploit his gaps.”
Rungrawee Eyes Immediate Redemption And A Date With Eersel
The lone defeat to Jarvis did not break Rungrawee’s spirit. Instead, it lit a fire that has been burning white-hot ever since.
From the moment the initial result was confirmed, the Thai star has been utterly fixated on getting back into the ring to set the record straight. When the headline rematch was officially signed, the motivation shifted into an even higher gear. This time, Rungrawee is not coming merely to compete — he is coming to collect a debt.
“Legatron” stated:
“Ever since that loss, it’s been eating at me, and I’ve been waiting for the chance to run it back. I was so stoked when I found out I got the rematch.
“The key to my victory this time is going to be the clinch work, mixed with my kicks and elbows. I’m going to show him my deep Muay Thai experience and well-rounded game. If the opening is there, I’m going for the finish instantly. I won’t let the opportunity slip away — I’m getting my payback with interest.”
Beyond the immediate satisfaction of revenge, the broader picture of what a victory on June 26 could bring has sharpened Rungrawee’s focus even further.
The ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title remains his ultimate destination, and waiting at that peak is a very familiar foe.
Eersel denied Rungrawee once before in the kickboxing ranks, and the Thai star is already calculating what a second shot at the king would look like — relishing the specific weapons that a Muay Thai rule set puts back in his hands.
He concluded:
“This win means everything to me. Not only will it get my confidence back, but it’ll put me right back in the mix for a shot at the ONE Muay Thai World Title, where my old rival Regian is waiting.
“If I get another crack at Regian, I’ll need to train even harder. If my body is at 100%, I’m ready for war. Plus, playing by Muay Thai rules is going to be way more fun than kickboxing. I’ll finally get a chance to land some solid elbows on him!”
