Kickboxing Sensation Alexis Nicolas Stuns Champion Regian Eersel at ONE Fight Night 21

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, rising French kickboxing star Alexis Nicolas pulled off a stunning upset over reigning ONE Lightweight Kickboxing Champion Regian “The Immortal” Eersel at ONE Fight Night 21 in Singapore.

The highly anticipated matchup saw the undefeated Nicolas, fresh off an impressive victory over Magomed Magomedov, challenge the dominant champion Eersel, who had not lost a fight in over eight years. However, it was the young Frenchman who seized the night, outmaneuvering and outstriking the seasoned titleholder.

The Fight

The fight started with Nicolas establishing his range and tempo, using his crisp kicking technique to outpoint Eersel in the opening round. The decisive moment came in the second round when Nicolas landed a powerful right straight that sent Eersel crashing to the canvas for a crucial knockdown.

“This is a defining moment in my career,” an elated Nicolas said after the fight. “Regian Eersel is a true champion, and I knew I had to bring my absolute best to dethrone him. I’m honored to become the new ONE Lightweight Kickboxing Champion, and I can’t wait to defend this title against the best in the world.”

Although Eersel fought back valiantly in the remaining rounds, the early knockdown proved to be the difference, as the ONE Championship scoring system prioritizes knockdowns over other criteria. The judges awarded Nicolas a unanimous decision victory, ending Eersel’s reign as champion and handing him his first loss since 2016.

Other Noteworthy Results

The co-main event of the evening saw submission grappling sensation Tye Ruotolo secure a dominant victory over Izaak Michell, further cementing his status as one of the sport’s rising stars. Other noteworthy results included wins for Suablack, Ben Tynan, and Denis Puric.

With this stunning upset, Alexis Nicolas has proven himself as a force to be reckoned with in the kickboxing world, and fans can undoubtedly look forward to his reign as the new ONE Lightweight Kickboxing Champion.

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