Regian Eersel Targets Title Redemption Against Rungrawee At ONE Fight Night 42

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Reigning ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion Regian Eersel returns. He faces Thai striker Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong. They meet for the vacant ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. The fight headlines ONE Fight Night 42 on 11 April. It takes place at Bangkok's Lumpinee Stadium. Eersel holds a 64-5 record. Rungrawee stands at 158-48.

Card reshuffle and matchup details

Earlier plans had a featherweight MMA title fight. Tang Kai was set to face Shamil Gasanov. That clash now moves to ONE Fight Night 43. The show runs on 16 May. The Russian challenger suffered an injury. The new main event features 33-year-old Eersel. He meets 30-year-old "Legatron" Rungrawee.

Eersel's quest for regained gold

For 33-year-old Eersel, this bout is crucial. It offers a chance to regain lost gold. He did not lose his kickboxing belt in the ring. He first captured the inaugural lightweight Muay Thai title. He also claimed the first lightweight kickboxing crown for ONE.

His kickboxing reign ended on the scales, not in combat. He missed weight before a defence. ONE Championship then stripped him of the crown. The former two-sport king now returns to kickboxing. His record stands at 64-5 in all fights. He is 13-1 inside the promotion.

Rungrawee's experience and style

Across the ring stands 30-year-old Rungrawee. He is one of Thailand's most seasoned strikers. His professional striking record reads 158-48. Fans and fighters call him "Legatron". That name reflects his sharp leg kick attacks. Years of top fights have built his style.

Rungrawee owns a 6-2 record in ONE Championship. That mark shows he can face elite names. He still enters as the clear underdog. Eersel carries long success within the promotion. Rungrawee's heavy leg kicks remain a constant threat. They test any rival, whatever past belts.

What victory would mean?

The matchup contrasts two clear striking styles. Eersel brings measured and technical offence. Rungrawee offers steady leg kick pressure. The Dutch-Surinamese champion must manage that core weapon. He also needs to apply his own skills. Victory would restore his lightweight double-champ status. A Thai win would secure Rungrawee's first ONE World Title.