On April 4 in U.S. primetime, scored a hard-fought victory in the third chapter of his epic rivalry with French sensation at .
After going 1-1 in a pair of unforgettable ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title bouts, the two fighters went to war once again at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
This time, it was Eersel바카라s crisp boxing, well-timed counters, and crafty footwork that earned him a second-round knockdown and 바카라 albeit no World Title belt after he missed weight for the battle.
Looking back on his performance, the Surinamese superstar told that he executed his strategy to perfection:
바카라The game plan was moving around and trying to box with him. Yeah, the fight was good. I got some clean shots. I hit him with a few kicks, also, and punches. The game plan worked, as you saw. He got the eight-count in the second round. It went well.바카라
Eersel was both methodical and aggressive in his approach, largely negating his opponent바카라s crippling leg kicks and high-output attack.
Still, now that he바카라s shared the ring with Nicolas for 45 minutes of frantic action, 바카라The Immortal바카라 has nothing but appreciation for his rival, who remains the only man to defeat him in ONE:
바카라He was well-prepared, Nicolas. He hit me with some good kicks, so props to him. I respect him, but it was not a surprise for me because I already fought him twice, so I knew what to expect. Yeah, it went good.바카라
Ultimately, Eersel said his crucial knockdown in the second frame 바카라 courtesy of a thunderous left hook 바카라 marked the turning point of the matchup.
He had prepared that punch specifically for Nicolas after identifying an opening in his guard, and from there, he knew the fight was his to lose:
바카라The knockdown in the second round was very important for the victory. I saw he was dropping his right hand, so I knew if I landed the left hook or the left kick, high kick, he would get the eight-count, maybe even a knockout.
바카라But yeah, he was well-prepared, so he stood up before the eight-count [was finished]. It was no surprise for me. But I knew for sure that was a turn in the fight, and that way, I secured the win.바카라
Eersel Credits Strong Mind For Victory
Regian Eersel admitted he had to dig deep and push through adversity in his thrilling trilogy bout victory over Alexis Nicolas at ONE Fight Night 30.
In their first encounter, Nicolas employed venomous low leg kicks to secure a stunning upset win. While the Frenchman again found success with his leg kicks last Friday, Eersel said his own unshakable mindset allowed him to deal with the damage:
바카라The leg kicks were hurting me. Also the calf kicks. But you know, I was prepared for that. And as I said, I바카라m mentally strong.바카라
Beyond any particular striking technique or specific game plan, Eersel believes the key to his deciding victory was his mental fortitude.
He said that little separates him from Nicolas in terms of physical attributes or striking skills. However, he feels that his mind is what truly sets him apart:
바카라Every fight, we were close. But you know, I showed the world why I바카라m the king of the division, and why I바카라m a better fighter. Mentally, I had to stay strong. When you are in pain, when you have all the pressure on yourself, I showed the world that I am a true warrior.바카라
