Regian Eersel was in the discussion for being the pound-for-pound best kickboxer on the planet. Then, at ONE Fight Night 21, he was upended by Alexis Nicolas by unanimous decision. After losing his winning streak and ONE Championship gold, “The Immortal” is primed to reclaim glory on Friday, October 4, at ONE Fight Night 25.
The Surinamese star has always been supremely confident. That has not changed after his loss to Nicolas. In fact, he seems even more bold by suggesting the new ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Champion is not a true fighter.
“I’m more disappointed that I lost to a guy like Alexis.