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“I’m Not Coming for Jokes There” – Arian Sadikovic Fired Up to Halt Regian Eersel’s Reign
Arian “Game Over” Sadikovic’s monstrous fists pack precision and power.
And the German phenom hopes these weapons will be enough to earn him the ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title.
Sadikovic challenges divisional king Regian “The Immortal” Eersel in the main event of ONE 156 this Friday, 22 April, eying a delightful finish over the Surinamese-Dutch superstar, who has already defended his gold on three occasions.
“My boxing skills are better [than Eersel’s]. I’m faster, but let’s not talk too much about this. Let’s see on the 22nd. Some guys talk a lot, talk a lot of s*** [before the fight], and they lose. So we will see on the 22nd,” the Hannover native said.
Though he refuses to map out how he could power past the in-form World Champion, his debut appearance under the ONE Super Series banner offers a glimpse of just how efficient he is with his striking artillery.
Then, “Game Over” clocked in a near-perfect display versus former ONE Lightweight Kickboxing World Title challenger and then #2-ranked contender Mustapha “Dynamite” Haida.
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He attacked Haida with timely combinations and kicks throughout the opening two rounds before mixing up things in the third to take home a clear-cut unanimous decision.
Arian Sadikovic wants to capitalize on the biggest opportunity of his combat career
If he displays a similar game plan, it’s all for him to lose. But “Game Over” admits he is craving that highlight-reel finish on the global stage, and it is something he envisions happening against “The Immortal”.
“Like always, I’m a fighter who’s going for KOs. The dream ending for me is a good right hand to his face and knock him out. That’s my dream,” he warned.
“Game Over” knows it will take an incredible performance to snap the Sityodtong Amsterdam star’s six-year and 18-match unbeaten run.
But as his nickname suggests, he believes he’s the man to end his opponent’s dominant reign atop the organization’s stacked lightweight kickboxing division.
“Of course, I’m focused on the World Title. I’m not coming for jokes there. That’s the plan,” Sadikovic said.
“I was very happy when they told me I was getting a title shot. I told them, ‘Of course, I want that.’ Getting this title shot is definitely the best moment of my career. This is the best moment of my life fighting in this sport.”
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