“I love fighting” - Johan Estupinan says his passion for fighting is rooted at a deep and personal level with his twin brother
22-year-old Columbian striking savant 'Panda Kick' Johan Estupinan says fighting is in his blood because he and his twin brother share a passion for martial arts.
Estupinan shares a love for fighting with his twin brother Jordan that has fueled him to competing in the world's largest martial arts organization among the very best fighters on the planet.
Last weekend at ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II on Prime Video, Estupinan showcased that love once again in the Columbian banger's explosive second-round knockout victory over Morocco's Zakaria El Jamari.
Addressing the media in the official ONE Fight Night 25 on Prime Video post-fight interviews backstage, Estupinan talked about his brother and what fighting means to him.
'Panda Kick' said:
"I had much fun doing this. In fact, my brother and I used to spar to decompress and have some fun. And then we ended up fighting for real, but I love this. I love fighting. This is fun. I find it fun."
Estupinan is one of the fastest-rising talents in ONE Championship and is on an absolute tear with four straight victories, three of which were stoppages.
ONE Fight Night 25: Nicolas vs. Eersel II on Prime Video went down live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, last Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Fans in the United States and Canada can catch all the action via replay on-demand with an active Amazon Prime Video subscription.
Johan Estupinan on parallels to Ruotolo twins: "Why not twins in Muay Thai here in ONE Championship?"
'Panda Kick' Johan Estupinan says he and his brother are the Ruotolo twins of Muay Thai, drawing comparisons to Kade and Tye Ruotolo, submission grappling world champions in ONE Championship.
Estupinan told Mitch 'The Dragon' Chilson after his fight:
"I also want to tell you guys, this guy here, he’s my training partner, he’s my brother. We have twins in jiu-jitsu, why not twins in Muay Thai here in ONE Championship?"
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