Johan “Jojo” Ghazali, Malaysian-American Muay Thai prodigy and ONE FC fighter, joins Kayne Masters in Kuching to share his journey from viral 16-year-old knockout sensation to global stardom. Jojo discusses his rapid rise in Muay Thai, being called the “McGregor of Muay Thai,” and his mission to put Malaysian combat sports on the map. We dive into the riot that led to Muay Thai’s ban in Kelantan, his knockout streak, handling criticism and losses, and the realities of fight camp, weight cutting, and injuries.
Jojo also breaks down the business of fighting, mental toughness, social media fame, and his thoughts on super fights with Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Rodtang, Takeru Segawa, and Demetrious Johnson. Plus: family legacy, the viral “One by One Gentleman” in Malaysia, and his upcoming fight against Josue Cruz.
This is Terminally Curious with Kayne Masters.
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Chapters (Clickable Timestamps)
(00:00) Introducing Johan Jojo Ghazali
(02:37) Family Background and Early Life
(04:06) Muhammad Ali and Combat Sports in Malaysia
(07:56) Daily Life and Fight Camp
(16:26) Fighting Style and Training Philosophy
(27:27) The McGregor of Muay Thai
(34:13) The Power of Self-Belief in Fighting
(35:00) Mental Toughness: The Key to Success
(37:14) The Role of Social Media in Building a Fighter's Image
(38:00) The Importance of Confidence and Self-Presentation
(38:35) Understanding the Fight Game: Trash Talk
(41:32) Fighting Jake Paul, Mike Tyson and UFC
(49:29) Weight Cutting
(53:05) Injuries in Fighting & Broken Hands
(57:47) Rising to Fame: Marketing and Skill
(59:39) Coming to the UFC?
(01:01:36) The Rise of a Champion
(01:01:50) Future in MMA
(01:02:13) Situation in Palestine
(01:04:02) Faith and Fighting: The Role of Islam
(01:06:15) Pincak Silat vs Muai Thai
(01:09:13) Viral Fame and School Life
(01:14:25) Banned In Kelantan and Crazy Fight Stories
(01:20:10) The Big Debut and Career Highlights
(01:27:50) The Road to Rodtang or Demetrious Johnson?
(01:29:20) Final Thoughts and Upcoming Fights
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