“I get better and better” - Johan Estupinan says evolution has been key to his success after staying perfect at ONE Fight Night 25

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Colombian sensation Johan Estupinan is getting better and better with each passing fight.

Returning to the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, 'Panda Kick' delivered another lights-out performance in his fourth promotional appearance, besting Moroccan standout Zakaria El Jamari via a perfectly timed right uppercut-left hook combination in the second round.

The win moved Estupinan to 4-0 under the ONE Championship banner and 26-0 overall. During a post-event interview, Estupinan was happy with his performance and believes he's showing improvement even time he steps onto martial arts' biggest global stage:

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"I get better and better with every single fight. I train really hard."

Estupinan already has an impressive 75 percent finish rate in ONE, having KO'd Kouta Omori, Sean Climaco, and the aforementioned Zakaria El Jamari since making ONE Championship debut in May.

What's next for 'Panda Kick' remains to be seen, but if he keeps putting on performances like the one he did at ONE Fight Night 25, it won't be long before he's competing for a world championship.


Johan Estupinan eyes potential title fight with Rodtang

Immediately following his victory over El Jamari, Johan Estupinan made it clear that a shot at the ONE flyweight Muay Thai world title is on his radar. Speaking to Mitch Chilson inside the ring, he said:

"I think so, I'm working towards the championship. If it is not next time, I will get there, I will be a champion. I will be fighting for the championship soon."

Of course, the flyweight Muay Thai title currently resides with one of the most dangerous strikers in the art of eight limbs—Rodtang Jitmuangnon.

'The Iron Man' is currently scheduled to defend his title in a rematch against British scrapper Jacob Smith at ONE 169 on Friday, Nov. 8 in Bangkok.

If Rodtang leaves the Mecca of Muay Thai with this title intact, could we see him defend it against 'Panda Kick' in 2025?

If you missed any of the action, ONE Championship fans in the United States and Canada can watch the ONE Fight Night 25 replay on demand via Amazon Prime Video.

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Edited by Jigyanshushri Mahanta
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