ONE Fight Night 34: Eersel vs. Jarvis on Prime Video is the most anticipated martial arts show of the summer, and it’s headlined by a must-see ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Title clash between two of the most dangerous strikers on the planet.
This Friday, August 1, live in U.S. primetime, Regian “The Immortal” Eersel will defend his Muay Thai gold for the third time against British knockout artist George “G-Unit” Jarvis in the main event at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
Eersel – the most decorated ONE World Champion in the striking arts – hasn’t lost a Muay Thai fight for more than nine years. Meanwhile, Jarvis will attempt to dethrone the longtime inaugural king after rattling off four straight wins, which included a life-changing US$100,000 knockout victory.
That said, these are each fighter’s biggest keys to victory at ONE Fight Night 34.
#1 Eersel’s Championship Conditioning
The Dutch-Surinamese kingpin’s legendary conditioning will be his greatest weapon if this fight sees the championship rounds. Eersel consistently accelerates his pace as his opponents begin to fade, overwhelming them with sustained volume.
His rematch with Sinsamut Klinmee exemplified this perfectly. Eersel recognized his rival’s fatigue and immediately targeted the body for the finish.
Against the 25-year-old Jarvis, “The Immortal” will have to magnify this strategy. After all, the defending king believes his younger challenger lacks the mental preparation for a full five-round war and plans to test that theory through constant pressure and activity.
#2 Jarvis’ Counter Punches
The British challenger’s exceptional timing could prove decisive against Eersel’s forward momentum.
Jarvis displayed surgical precision in his most recent victory when he dropped Mouhcine Chafi within the first minute by using a perfectly placed counter left hook. The second knockdown came via right hook, slipping around Chafi’s guard with accuracy.
The Londoner’s composure under pressure allows him to identify the precise moment to strike, as demonstrated when he caught Rungrawee Sitsongpeenong with a crisp cross before sealing the finish with a counter elbow.
Eersel’s aggressive style creates multiple opportunities for Jarvis to counter. When he commits to his forward attacks, “G-Unit” can replicate his prior success.
#3 Eersel’s Flying Knees
The ONE Lightweight Muay Thai World Champion’s knee strikes provide him with the ability to finish fights at any moment.
Eersel times his flying knees with remarkable precision. In fact, opponents pressed against the ropes often bounce directly into his airborne attacks.
Also, his exceptional height and reach means he can target the head with knees as easily as most fighters throw kicks. Body knees prove equally effective, gradually wearing down foes while setting up more explosive attacks in later rounds.
Against Jarvis, Eersel should use his boxing to force the challenger backward, then capitalize when he rebounds off the ropes. His 46-second destruction of Dmitry Menshikov showcased this exact sequence.
#4 Jarvis’ Switch-Hitting Style
Jarvis’ versatility will be essential to disrupting Eersel’s rhythm as he transitions seamlessly between orthodox and southpaw positions.
This ambidextrous approach creates constant uncertainty for opponents who struggle to predict his next offensive angle. His left body kick from the southpaw stance proves effective. He frequently combines stance switches with hooks followed by kicks, making his attacks difficult to read or counter.
Jarvis can use a modified version of this against Eersel, who thrives when he can establish consistent forward pressure and timing. By switching stances repeatedly, the Englishman can prevent the World Champion from settling into his preferred tempo and create the confusion necessary to land his most dangerous counter shots – his crushing punches.
