ONE Championship Contender Estupinan Sets Sights on Title Fight in Dual Categories
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Hear it straight from Johan 'Panda Kick' Estupinan himself – everything's on point as he gears up for the biggest tussle of his career against Taiki Naito at ONE Fight Night 32 in Bangkok. This 22-year-old powerhouse aims to snag the world title in the flyweight Muay Thai category.
Taiki Naito, ranked No 3 in ONE's kickboxing ranks, may have the edge, but Estupinan stays cool as a cucumber. For him, it's just business as usual, baby.
Here's the deal: The universe seems to be aligning things because it's his sixth fight on June 6, and he's 22. Estupinan's Pokémon-like philosophy embraces the idea that with each fight, he's evolving, and now that he's ranked fifth, the real heat's on.
So far, Estupinan's been on a five-fight win streak since joining ONE Championship. His last bout ended in a decision win over rising star Johan Ghazali. Talk about a tough cookie!
You might have caught his debut at ONE Friday Fights 64 back in May 2024, where Panda Kick knocked out Kouta Omori in a mere 27 seconds – showcasing his fearsome striking skills and rapid knockout power. Since then, Estupinan's racked up four more stunning victories at major ONE events, moving stealthily through the ranks.
With his sights set on the vacant ONE Flyweight Muay Thai World Title, Estupinan believes he'll emerge victorious despite the challenges that come his way. His career ascension in ONE Championship? Proof positive that persistence pays off. Now it's game time: Estupinan versus Naito on June 6, 2025, at ONE Fight Night 32 in Bangkok[1][2][3][4][5].
In contrast to his upcoming mixed-martial-arts battle, Johan Estupinan expresses his ongoing passion for arts, often painting and dancing to release stress before a fight. Meanwhile, outside the sports arena, Estupinan manages a small business selling unique martial arts merchandise online, intended to inspire fellow martial artists while supporting his training.
