Colombian Muay Thai Phenomenon Dominating the World
Last year, while researching stories for our combat sports website, Fajador.co, one name repeatedly caught my attention: Johan “Panda Kick” Estupiñán. At first, the peculiar nickname made me laugh. I mean, “Panda Kick?” uena like something Kung Fu Panda said in the movie, right? However, after seeing his name in numerous headlines and fight results, I decided to investigate further. What I discovered was a fascinating story that perfectly defines the Colombian Muay Thai phenomenon dominating the world.
After immersing myself in the fascinating world of Mexican wrestling-where“Freddy Krueger” fights in full costume and“KeMonito” dazzles in his gorilla suit (yes, he even has a documentary on Netflix)-I couldn’t help but be curious about Johan “Panda Kick” Estupiñán. At first, his name appeared occasionally, but over time he began to be featured on fight posters and spectacular highlights. His meteoric rise was impossible to ignore. So I decided to investigate further, and what I discovered was a story as vibrant and exciting as his homeland of Colombia itself.
From the Heart of Colombia to the World: The Rise of “Panda Kick”.
Colombia, known for its great cultural icons like J Balvin and Shakira, now has another name to add to its list of stars: Johan Estupiñán. Indeed, this wrestler is taking his country’s name to the international stage.
Before analyzing his career, I decided to explore the roots of wrestling in Colombia. The country has produced outstanding athletes such as boxer Rodrigo Valdez and Olympic wrestler Freddy Alejandro Serrano Sichaca. So, I couldn’t help but wonder: could “Panda Kick” be the next big star of Colombian wrestling?
Watching his fights, all my doubts disappeared. Without a doubt, Johan combines charisma and power like few other fighters.
A Fighter with Charisma and Power
On social media, Johan shows a perfect balance between professionalism and personality. His training videos and fight clips are impressive. In addition, his ability to build a personal brand is remarkable.
watch him practice hard as if he were Jet Li’s character in the movie“The One” – a fighter who could dominate any arena. In fact, Johan seems destined to conquer any arena in which he competes. In October 2024, I published an article entitled: “Johan Estupiñán: Colombia’s New Muay Thai Superstar.” Soon after, his name began to go viral, attracting attention from around the world.
“Panda Kick Generates Global Impact
Just when I thought there couldn’t be any more surprises, I discovered that Johan has a twin brother. Both are making their mark in the martial arts, but Johan has captured global attention.
In January 2025, Johan faced Malaysian prodigy Johan “Jojo” Ghazali at ONE 170. Although Ghazali fought valiantly, he was unable to break Estupiñan’s undefeated record. Finally, after three rounds, Johan won by unanimous decision, extending his undefeated streak to 27 wins.
All in all, this fight demonstrated his precision, calm and experience, cementing his place as one of ONE Championship’s brightest stars.
Panda Kick” Record Speaks for Itself
- Full Name: Johan Estupiñán
- Nickname: Panda Kick
- Professional Record: 27-0-0
- Current Winning Streak: 27 Victories
- Fights From: Cali, Colombia
- Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
- Weight Category: Featherweight
- Notable Victory: Unanimous Decision vs. Johan Ghazali (ONE Championship, 2025)
Conclusion
From humble beginnings in Colombia, Johan “Panda Kick” Estupiñan is conquering the world of Muay Thai. Consequently, his fan base does not stop growing. Without a doubt, this fighter promises to be an unstoppable force in international combat.
Still don’t know Johan “Panda Kick” Estupiñán? Now is the time to pay attention. His impact is just beginning, and the future of Muay Thai has a new icon.
