Despite being the current lightweight Muay Thai champion, Regian Eersel is determined to regain his ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title.
At ONE Fight Night 30: Kryklia vs. Knowles this past Friday, April 4, “The Immortal” defeated former lightweight kickboxing World Champion Alexis Nicolas. In their trilogy fight, he outfought the Frenchman for five rounds before winning by unanimous decision, leveling the score at 2-1.
That evening, Eersel was scheduled to defend the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title. However, the gold on the scales was taken away from him after he missed weight. Consequently, the only fighter to win the title was Nicolas.
Eersel is excited to reclaim the World Title soon once the rivalry has been resolved and he has once again shown his value.
In his post-fight interview, Eersel stated, “I want the lightweight kickboxing belt back because it was my first baby.”
“I hope ONE Championship gives me the chance to compete for the next kickboxing World Title.”
Regian Eersel defeats Alexis Nicolas in a trilogy thanks to his mental toughness
Regian Eersel left Bangkok, Thailand’s Lumpinee Stadium with the unanimous decision, but he also left with the wounds of war.
The Surinamese standout went toe-to-toe with former king Alexis Nicolas in the evening’s co-main event.
Speaking afterward, Eersel expressed how damaging Nicolas’ leg kicks were. “Barboza” repeatedly found a home for them, and Eersel gave the former champ his due.
That said, “The Immortal” is a World Champion for a reason, and he credits his mental strength for allowing him to fight through the agony and leave mecca of Muay Thai with the victory.
“Yeah, it was very effective. The leg kicks were hurting me, also the calf kicks. But you know, I was prepared for that. And as I said, I’m mentally strong,” he said.
“No, there wasn’t any point in the fight where I felt I was in danger. Like I said, he was scoring his points but I didn’t feel any moments when I was in danger.”
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