KUCHING: Sarawak’s Johan ‘Jojo’ Ghazali fell to Colombia’s Diego Paez by split decision at ONE Fight Night 32 in Bangkok, Thailand, following a fierce and thrilling three-round battle at the iconic Lumpinee Stadium today.
Jojo came out swinging, displaying his signature aggression and relentless pressure.
However, the 31-year-old Paez kept his composure, using sharp timing and clinical counters to edge ahead on the scorecards.
The second round saw Jojo ramp up the intensity, launching a barrage of strikes that thrilled the crowd and kept Paez on the defensive.
It was an exciting back-and-forth exchange between the two fighters.
Entering the third round, Jojo appeared briefly hindered by an eye injury, but the 18-year-old showed true warrior spirit, pushing forward and trading blows until the final bell.
After three electrifying rounds, the judges awarded Paez a narrow 2-1 victory, handing Jojo the third loss of his professional career.
Despite the defeat, Jojo’s fearless performance and never-back-down attitude once again proved why he remains one of Malaysia’s most exciting young prospects in combat sports.
