Even With World Title, Eersel Says His ‘Greatest Model’ Nonetheless To Come

Regian “The Immortal” Eersel is able to put his ONE Light-weight Kickboxing World Title on the road as soon as once more.

The dominant striker has already bludgeoned his method by the division’s prime contenders, and now he’ll welcome newcomer Islam Murtazaev to the Circle at ONE: WINTER WARRIORS this Friday, 3 December.

Forward of his predominant occasion showdown on the Singapore Indoor Stadium, “The Immortal” spoke with ONE Commentator Michael “The Voice” Schiavello to supply some closing ideas.

“I really feel mentally like I can struggle the entire world. Bodily, I’m in excellent form. I educated very arduous for this struggle, and you will notice it on 3 December,” Eersel mentioned.

Regardless of carrying a 17-fight profitable streak into this matchup with Murtazaev, the Dutch-Surinamese titleholder lately acknowledged that he doesn’t get sufficient respect for his beautiful run.

Eersel nonetheless needs that recognition, although he additionally believes that followers nonetheless haven’t witnessed the very best of his talents.

“I really feel a bit of bit that I’ve the credit score that I deserve. However on the opposite facet, not likely, however it’s been like that nearly my entire profession,” he mentioned.

“I believe it’s as a result of Iet my actions communicate within the ring, and outdoors the ring I’m fairly a pleasant man.

“I don’t really feel like I’ve reached my peak but. I really feel like the perfect model of myself remains to be to return out. I’m simply 28 years previous. I believe I’ve eight or 10 years to go, so we are going to see.”

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If “The Immortal” can supply up one other dominant displaying to defend his ONE gold for the third time, he would additional solidify himself as the perfect light-weight kickboxer on the planet – however he’s not getting forward of himself.

The reigning king is aware of Murtazaev will current a critical menace once they sq. off in Singapore, and he’s able to face that problem head-on.

“Each opponent has his personal good facet and unhealthy facet, and I believe Islam has a harmful type of combating. I do know he’s a tricky opponent,” Eersel mentioned.

“He has quite a lot of Muay Thai fights, and he likes spinning assaults, so we anticipated that within the coaching a bit of bit. However we aren’t focusing an excessive amount of on the power of my opponent. We’re taking a look at my talents and what we are able to enhance.”

With a 5-0 file in ONE, the Amsterdam resident has regarded unstoppable since becoming a member of the promotion, and any challenger will want the efficiency of a lifetime to tear the belt from his grasp.

That features Murtazaev, who should show he can deal with the large step up at school – and Eersel’s signature marauding type.

If the Russian begins to crumble below stress, the champ shall be able to take benefit.

“I believe I’m higher than everyone else as a result of I’ve an unorthodox type and I’ve an aggressive type,” Eersel added. “I punch, kick, and knee from completely different angles and it surprises my opponents.

“My prediction? It’s very arduous [to say]. A struggle is a struggle, something can occur, however I hope I’ll win by KO.”