"Still people's champ" - Fans, personalities have all the love for Alexis Nicolas' gutsy effort against Regian Eersel in Bangkok

Former ONE lightweight kickboxing world champion Alexis Nicolas' supporters are rallying behind him after losing the 170-pound kickboxing crown to ONE lightweight Muay Thai world champion Regian Eersel at ONE Fight Night 25 last Friday, October 4, inside the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.

Taking to his Instagram account, 'Barboza' made a promise to his fans in the caption:

"24-1. Wasn't my night, I'll be back!! 🏆 It's the story of my life 💭 This life is hard, but it's the one I chosed ❤️🙌🏽 Thanks to those who believe in me, it's just a step #ToutDroit 🫡🧠"

UFC featherweight standout Morgan Charriere and French MMA fighter Mehdi Ben Lakhdhar consoled the Mahmoudi Gym fighter in the comments section:

"Straight up my g 🔥 Thank you for this fight 💪🏽"

"The people's champion my brother ❤️"

Martial arts enthusiasts also wrote:

"You'll come back stronger bro it's only a matter of time[.] You made us proud 🙏🏽"

"Still people's champ👏"

"You remain our champion and forever the 1st Frenchman with the ONE King of Kings belt 👑👑"

Screenshot of fans' comments. [ONE Championship/Instagram, screenshot]

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Regian Eersel praises Alexis Nicolas following ONE Fight Night 25 barnburner

Regian Eersel's majestic return to two-sport world champ status was not without difficulty as Alexis Nicolas fought hard to prevent Eersel from reuniting with the ONE lightweight kickboxing world championship at ONE Fight Night 25.

'The Immortal' recognized his impressive effort in the post-fight interview with Nick Atkin, saying:

"He's good. He's at the world level. Here at ONE, we are world-class strikers, so he is really good."

Watch the entire interview below:

Fans in the United States and Canada with an active Prime Video subscription can rewatch ONE Fight Night 25 on demand.