Johan Estupinan is ready to carry the identity of the entire Latin America when he marches to the biggest fight of his young career.
The Colombian phenom will take on Johan Ghazali in a crucial flyweight Muay Thai match at ONE 170 on Jan. 24, 2025, at Impact Arena in Bangkok.
Estupinan always kept his country's flag flying high every time he stepped between the ropes or inside the Circle, and his next match wouldn't be any different.
After being named one of ONE Championship's breakout stars of 2024, Estupinan wrote on Instagram that he would make entire Latin American community proud at ONE 170.
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Johan Estupinan posted:
"Mainly I want to thank God for helping me fulfill my big dream which is to fight in the most important organization in the world called @onechampionship. I also want to thank @espana927 my coach @jcfernandezmorales and my brother @jhordanestupinan who have made all this possible this 2025 the whole world will hear the name of #pandakick🐼🇨🇴 and Jhordan Estupiñan we will be the best because every time we try our best and this will always lead us to victory."
He added:
"Let's go Colombia, let's go Latin America, I will represent all my Latinos very well, thank you very much to all for trusting us."
Estupinan rapidly rose through the stacked flyweight Muay Thai division and used his unorthodox style to carve out a perfect 4-0 record, with three knockout wins, in ONE Championship.
'Panda Kick' now looks to maintain his perfect run when he faces off against Ghazali in Bangkok.
Johan Estupinan wants to conquer ONE Championship with his brother Jordan
Johan Estupinan won't be alone in his potential dominance in ONE Championship.
The Colombian spitfire will have his twin brother Jordan join him in the big leagues. The latter will make his ONE Championship debut at ONE 170 against Freddie Haggerty.
In a separate Instagram post, Estupinan wrote:
"We only have one goal in this life and it is to be the best in the world and conquer the world. @onechampionshi remember our names @jhordanestupinan and Johan Estupinan."