Mona Tells Us Why She Is Disappointed - In English

This is Mona Kimura without the highlight-reel version. A fighter reflecting honestly on a victory that didn't feel like a victory. Mona Kimura won her fifth professional fight at K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 in Tokyo — but she walked away deeply disappointed with her performance. After defeating France’s Marine Nicol by decision in the extension round, Mona gave a remarkably honest post-fight interview. She explains what went wrong, why she struggled to get her offense started, and how Nicol’s unusual kicking style and distance management disrupted her game plan. Mona admits that she could hear her corner but couldn't execute the instructions, and even says: “I can’t even score myself.” She also explains why she expected Nicol to come forward more, why her boxing-based strategy never fully developed, and what she believes she needs to improve before her next fight. Most importantly, Mona recognizes that this was only her fifth professional fight — and that becoming a champion is much harder than she previously realized. 🥊 Mona Kimura vs. Marine Nicol 🏆 K-1 WORLD MAX 2026 📍 Tokyo, Japan — September 12, 2026 #MonaKimura #K1 #K1WorldMAX #Kickboxing #MarineNicol #Japan #Tokyo #WomensKickboxing