“My fights always start explosively” - Johan Estupinan vows to bring the fight to Johan Ghazali as soon as the bell rings

Johan Estupinan plans on bringing the fight to Johan Ghazali until one of them hits the mat.

ONE Championship's return to Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand this Friday night will be headlined by three massive ONE world title tilts, including a highly anticipated rematch between reigning and defending ONE featherweight Muay Thai world titleholder Tawanchai and undisputed featherweight kickboxing king Superbon.

But before we get to the trio of championship clashes at ONE 170, fight fans will be treated to a scrap between two of the promotion's most exciting prospects as undefeated sensation Johan Estupinan takes on 18-year-old phenom Johan Ghazali.

Estupinan goes into their highly anticipated clash with a spotless 26-0 record, four of those wins coming under the ONE banner.

Intent on keeping his 'O' intact, 'Panda Kick' plans to come out guns blazing against 'Jojo' and he won't let up until he makes his opponent eat the canvas:

"I will give it my all from the start of the first round," Estupinan told ONE in a recent interview. "The world knows that my fights always start explosively. I’m going to be explosive all three rounds, that’s if the fight even goes the distance."

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Johan Ghazali knows he's in for a tough test against Johan Estupinan

Of course, leaving The Land of Smiles with a 27th straight victory will be no easy task for Johan Estupinan.

Since making his promotional debut in February 2023, Johan Ghazali has looked nothing short of spectacular, earning highlight-reel finishes against the likes of Padetsuk Fairtex, Tai Sor Jor Piek Uthai, and Edgar Tabares.

However, his most impressive undoubtedly came at ONE 168: Denver when he notched an epic come-from-behind KO against Josue Cruz in The Mile High City.

But despite all his success inside the Circle, 'Jojo' knows that he's facing a very tough test against an unorthodox opponent in Johan Estupinan.

"He's a very unorthodox fighter," Ghazali told Anything Combat. "A different fighter. He doesn't fight like traditional Thais or traditional Muay Thai fighters."

Who leaves ONE 170 with their hand raised?

ONE Championship fans can catch ONE 170: Tawanchai vs. Superbon II live on Friday, January 24 at watch.onefc.com.