"It's impossible to be on a winning streak forever" - Sinsamut on rival Regian Eersel losing his lightweight kickboxing crown
ONE Championship lightweight Muay Thai star Sinsamut Klinmee of Thailand was hardly surprised when former two-sport king 'The Immortal' Regian Eersel recently lost his kickboxing crown earlier this month.
In fact, the 28-year-old Venum Training Camp product says no one can be a champion forever. According to Sinsamut, in this game, you win some and you lose some.
Eersel surrendered his ONE lightweight kickboxing world title to streaking Frenchman 'Barboza' Alexis Nicolas at ONE Fight Night 21 on Prime Video earlier this month, losing by unanimous decision after five tough rounds.
Speaking to Sportskeeda MMA in an exclusive interview, Sinsamut shared his thoughts on Eersel's performance.
The 28-year-old Thai fighter said:
"It wasn't surprising. [Regian Eersel's] opponent was ready to take on the fight. His distancing was right. His timing was good. It's impossible for anyone to be on a winning streak forever. The fight was great."
Regardless of Eersel's defeat, Sinsamut still craves a rematch with the former two-sport king and says if he wins in his next fight, he will come after 'The Immortal'.
Sinsamut Klinmee is set to lock horns with fellow former world title challenger Dmitry Menshikov of Russia at ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell vs. Diachkova on Prime Video.
The event broadcasts live from the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action live and absolutely free on Friday, May 3rd, U.S. primetime, on Amazon Prime Video.
Sinsamut Klinmee on what constitutes the perfect KO punch: "Timing is everything"
Thai star Sinsamut Klinmee is no stranger to scoring highlight-reel knockouts in the world's largest martial arts organization. In fact, the 28-year-old knows exactly how to set up the picture-perfect knockout blow.
He told Sportskeeda MMA:
"I believe that in every match, timing is everything. KO's are not surprising. The better you time, the better chances you get."