Alexis Nicolas says “everything happened the way that I wanted” in stunning world title win over Regian Eersel

ONE lightweight kickboxing world champion Alexis Nicolas said his first meeting with then-divisional king Regian Eersel turned out the way he and his team prepared for the fight and he could not be more proud of it. It is something he is looking to have a repeat of in their rematch next month.

'Barboza' was a unanimous decision winner over 'The Immortal' in their title clash back in April to become the new lightweight kickboxing world champion. He had the number of Eersel for much of the contest, even sending the previously unstoppable champ to the canvas in the second round with a solid overhand right.

In an interview with ONE Championship, Alexis Nicolas spoke of his title-clinching victory over Eersel, saying:

"[I was] 100% [confident going to the scorecards]. Together with my team, I did what I can do. So the game plan was OK, everything happened the way I wanted it to, just that I broke my ankle at the start of the first round. That was the only problem. But everything was okay, my team was proud of me."

Frenchman Nicolas now wants to make it back-to-back wins over Eersel in their title rematch at ONE Fight Night 25 on Oct. 4. It will serve as the headlining contest of the event happening at the Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

He hopes that with the victory, he gets to show that his first win over the Surinamese-Dutch fighter was no fluke and at the same time establish himself as a formidable force in the lightweight division.

ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas-Eersel II will air live and for free to North American fans with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.

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Alexis Nicolas seeks to become a true global superstar under ONE

Alexis Nicolas does not only want to become a world champion under ONE Championship but also be a true global superstar and make further impact in the sport of kickboxing.

He shared this goal of his in an interview with the promotion ahead of his defense of the ONE lightweight kickboxing world title against former champion Regian Eersel at ONE Fight Night 25 on Oct. 4.

26-year-old Nicolas said:

"I have to become a superstar in France and in all of the world. Now, I am in France, but I want to do the same thing in Thailand, all over the world, in the U.S."

He added:

"So I have to fight, and I have to show that kickboxing is a very good sport and make everybody want to do kickboxing, so I have to speak better English. It's a very good thing because now I'm recognized."

Alexis Nicolas made his promotional debut back in January, winning by decision over Russian Magomed Magomedov before adding his name to ONE's roster of champions with the victory over Eersel.