Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong (; born December 7, 1995) is a Thai Muay Thai fighter and kickboxer.
Biography and career
Early career
On February 8, 2014, Rungrawee travelled to France to participate in a 4-man tournament at La Nuit des Titans. In the semifinals he defeated Azize Hlali by decision before losing by technical knockout to Abdallah Mabel in the final.
Rungrawee won his first major title when he became the Isuzu Cup winner on February 28, 2015, defeating Detrit Sathian Gym by decision in the final.
On August 15, 2015, Rungrawee challenged Youssef Boughanem for his Omnoi Stadium middleweight title. He lost the fight by knockout due to an elbow strike in the third round.
Rungrawee defeated French champion Jimmy Vienot in France on March 18, 2017, at La Nuit Des Titans. He won the fight by decision.
EM Legend
Rungrawee made his debut for the Chinese promotion EM Legend on August 5, 2017, at EM Legend 22. He defeated Mohammad Ghaedibardeh by unanimous decision.
Rungrawee entered a 4-man 75 kg World tournament at EM Legend 23 on September 29, 2017. In the semifinal he defeated Huo Lihui by decision. He faced Islam Murtazaev final, he lost the fight by extension round split decision.
Rungrawee rematched Mohammad Ghaedibardeh on November 18, 2017, at EM Legend 25. He won the bout by majority decision.
On November 9, 2018, Rungrawee travelled to France to face Hamza Ngoto at Best of Siam 14. He lost the fight by decision.
Rungrawee was scheduled to face Bo Fufan for the EM Legend 77 kg title on January 5, 2020, at EM Legend 42. He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.
ONE Championship
Rungrawee made his ONE Friday Fights debut on February 3, 2023, at ONE Friday Fights 3 where he defeated Mustafa Al Tekreeti by unanimous decision.
On May 5, 2023, Rungrawee defeated Vladimir Gabov by unanimous decision at ONE Friday Fights 15. Following this victory Rungrawee signed a multi-fight contract to compete on the main ONE Championship events.
As of June 2023 he was the #1 ranked 77 kg Muay Thai fighter in the world by the WBC and WMC. Combat press ranked him third and the WMO had him fifth.
Rungrawee was scheduled to face Liam Nolan on 5 August 2023, at ONE Fight Night 13. However, Nolan withdrew due to injury and was replaced by Nauzet Trujillo. Rungrawee missed weight and had to forfeit 25% of his purse to his opponent after negotiating for a 174 lbs catchweight. Rungrawee won the fight by unanimous decision.
Rungrawee faced Dmitry Menshikov, replacing Sinsamut Klinmee on September 30, 2023, at ONE Fight Night 14. He lost the fight via three knockdowns technical knockout in the first round.
Personal life
Rungrawee is married and has a child.
Titles and accomplishments
Muay Thai
Siam Omnoi Stadium
2015 Isuzu Cup Tournament Winner 70 kg
International Federation of Muaythai Associations
2019 IFMA World Championship 81 kg
Kickboxing
EM Legend
2017 EM Legend World 75 kg Tournament runner-up
2020 EM Legend 77 kg Champion
Pencak silat
Southeast Asian Games
2023 SEA Games Pencak silat in Phnom Penh, Cambodia -80 kg
2021 SEA Games Pencak silat in Hanoi, Vietnam -80 kg
International Pencak Silat Federation
2022 World Pencak Silat Championship in Malacca City, Malaysia -80 kg
Fight record
|- style="background:#fbb;" | 2023-09-29 || Loss ||align=left| Dmitry Menshikov || ONE Fight Night 14 || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO (3 Knockdowns) || 1 || 2:41
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2023-08-04|| Win ||align=left| Nauzet Trujillo || ONE Fight Night 13, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous)|| 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2023-05-05|| Win ||align=left| Vladimir Gabov || ONE Friday Fights 15, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous)|| 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2023-02-03|| Win ||align=left| Mustafa Al Tekreeti || ONE Friday Fights 3, Lumpinee Stadium || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous)|| 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-10-28|| Win ||align=left| Moussa Tanega || Rajadamnern World Series || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO (Low kicks + punches)|| 2 || 1:51
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-09-23|| Win ||align=left| Keivan Soleimani || Rajadamnern World Series || Bangkok, Thailand || Decision (Unanimous)|| 3 || 3:00
|- style="background:#cfc;" | 2022-09-12|| Win ||align=left| Johan Van De Hel || Muay Hardcore || Bangkok, Thailand || TKO (Doctor stoppage) || 1 ||