Johan Estupinan: Five Impressive Wins in ONE Championship
Colombian fighter Johan “Panda Kick” Estupinan has quickly become a standout in ONE Championship, remaining undefeated with a 5-0 record. His exciting fighting style and powerful performances have made him a fan favorite.
Estupinan will face Japan’s Taiki Naito in a flyweight Muay Thai matchup inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium at ONE Fight Night 32 on Saturday, June 7.
Let’s look at his five notable victories:
1. Lightning-Fast Debut
In May 2024, Estupinan made a memorable debut at ONE Friday Fights 64 by defeating Kouta “Black Samurai” Omori in just 27 seconds. He started with a flying kick and a superman punch, followed by a strong kick to the jaw and a decisive left hand, ending the fight swiftly.
2. Showcasing Skills in the U.S.
At ONE 167 in June 2024, Estupinan faced Turkey’s Zafer Sayik. He knocked Sayik down twice early in the fight with precise punches. Although Sayik endured all three rounds, Estupinan controlled the match and won by unanimous decision, proving his ability to dominate throughout a full fight.
3. Dominant Performance in Denver
In September 2024, at ONE 168 in Denver, Estupinan fought Sean “The One” Climaco. The match was intense from the start, with both fighters exchanging knockdowns in the first round. In the second round, Estupinan’s powerful punches led to three knockdowns, securing a technical knockout and earning him a $50,000 performance bonus.
4. Quick Knockout in Bangkok
At ONE Fight Night 25 in October 2024, Estupinan faced Moroccan fighter Zakaria El Jamari. Despite a challenging first round, Estupinan delivered a strong left uppercut in the second round, knocking out El Jamari in just 67 seconds. This victory earned him another $50,000 bonus.
5. Hard-Fought Win Against Jojo Ghazali
In January 2025, Estupinan battled Malaysian-Americanteenager Johan “Jojo” Ghazali at ONE 170. After being knocked down in the first round, Estupinan recovered and knocked down Ghazali in the second. The third round was competitive, but Estupinan’s effective kicks and punches led to a unanimous decision victory.
With these five impressive wins, Estupinan is now a top contender for the ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title. He is set to face Japanese veteran Taiki “Silent Sniper” Naito at ONE Fight Night 32 which kicks off at 4:00 AM Mecca and will be broadcast via beIN SPORTS and watch.onefc.com.
