ONE 170 is stacked with big-time fights across the 12-fight card, including Muay Thai star Johan Estupinan battling Johan Ghazali in a flyweight Muay Thai matchup. The Colombian will have extra motivation as twin brother Jordan will also compete in the show-opener of the Friday, Jan. 24 event against Freddie Haggerty.
Estupinan could not contain his happiness about his sibling's upcoming promotional debut in an interview with ONE, saying:
"I feel so proud of him because he's such a great fighter. I'm always shocked by his abilities during sparring and I'm just so happy that we're sharing the same card together. We're both going to have the two most exciting fights of the night."
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Though he is excited to now have his twin competing in the world's largest martial arts promotion, Estupinan will need to steel himself and focus on his upcoming battle with Ghazali.
Like 'Panda Kick', the Malaysian-American is one of the most prolific knockout artists in ONE, owing to five finishes in six triumphs.
Because of the young stars' impressive resumes, whoever wins between Ghazali and Estupinan inside the Impact Arena in Bangkok, Thailand, could be on the verge of fighting for a top-five spot in the 135-pound Muay Thai division.
Johan Ghazali predicts knockout of Johan Estupinan
Johan Estupinan and Johan Ghazali both want to take that next big step in their careers at each other's expense. If the latter could have it his way, it would come via knockout.
Speaking to ONE about their firefight at ONE 170, 'Jojo' stated:
"Of course like every other fight, I will be looking for the knockout. When it will end, I'm not sure but I will do my absolute best to put him out as fast as I can."
ONE 170 is available via watch.onefc.com.