“I’m feeling super happy” - Johan Estupinan looks back on his clinical finish of Sean Climaco at ONE 168: Denver

Johan Estupinan is feeling pretty good about his performance at ONE 168: Denver.

After kicking off his ONE Championship run with back-to-back wins over Kouta Omori and Zafer Sayik, 'Panda Kick' returned to the Circle inside Ball Arena for a scrap with American-Filipino standout Sean Climaco.

Though things were a little rocky in the early going, Estupinan found his range and let up Climaco in the second round, leading to another highlight-reel knockout on martial arts' biggest global stage.

Speaking with MMA Sucka following his third-straight win in ONE and 25th overall, Estupinan said:

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"I'm feeling super happy. I was a little surprised there at first because I was counting on being the one to knock somebody down. And he knocked me down a little bit."

Estupinan not only took one step closer to a potential showdown with ONE flyweight Muay Thai world champion Rodtang Jitmuangnon, but he also kept his 'O' intact, moving to a perfect 25-0 in the art of eight limbs.

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Johan Estupinan banks 50k bonus for his second-round KO at ONE 168: Denver

For his efforts at ONE 168: Denver, Johan Estupinan earned a $50,000 bonus courtesy of ONE Championship Chairman and CEO Chatri Sityodtong—a gesture he was truly grateful for during his post-fight interview with Mitch Chilson.

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"This literally means everything to me, ever since I was a little kid, just watching fights on TV, and there are just not enough words to describe how proud I am," Estupinan said. "This is just a way to help my family, and this has always been my dream."

With a trio of wins inside the Circle, the only question that fans have is, what's next for the rising Colombian contender? Hopefully, we won't have to wait long to find out.

If you missed any of the action, ONE Championship fans in the United States and Canada can watch the ONE 168: Denver replay on demand via Amazon Prime Video.

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