{"id":464040,"date":"2026-02-07T08:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/464040\/"},"modified":"2026-02-07T08:26:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T08:26:07","slug":"the-best-gift-of-my-life-gabriela-fujimoto-eyes-birthday-finish-at-one-fight-night-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/464040\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Best Gift Of My Life\u2019 \u2013 Gabriela Fujimoto Eyes Birthday Finish At ONE Fight Night 40"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gabriela Fujimoto<\/a> couldn\u2019t have scripted a more perfect ONE Championship debut.<\/p>\n

The undefeated Brazilian will celebrate her birthday in the most memorable way possible when she faces Malaysian star Jihin \u201cShadow Cat\u201d Radzuan<\/a> in an atomweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II<\/a> on Friday, February 13.<\/p>\n

This spectacle will air live in U.S. primetime from the iconic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.<\/p>\n

The KO Squad product brings a pristine 7-0 professional record into the world\u2019s largest martial arts organization, with four of those victories coming via spectacular finish.<\/p>\n

Growing up in Mogi das Cruzes, S\u00e3o Paulo, and later relocating to Rio de Janeiro, Fujimoto has steadily climbed the South American MMA ranks. Now, she takes the biggest step of her career by making her first promotional appearance on the most meaningful date possible.<\/p>\n

The undefeated Brazilian sensation revealed:<\/p>\n

\u201cI will be making my debut at the event on my birthday. It\u2019s the first time this has ever happened, and it will certainly be the best gift of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond the birthday coincidence, this fight represents another milestone that holds special significance for the 22-year-old athlete.<\/p>\n

Competing internationally has been a long-held dream, and stepping onto the global stage fulfills an ambition she\u2019s carried throughout her martial arts journey.<\/p>\n

The magnitude of leaving Brazil to compete at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok \u2013 one of combat sports\u2019 most iconic venues \u2013 isn\u2019t lost on Fujimoto.<\/p>\n

She said:<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that this is my first time leaving my country to fight is something I\u2019ve always dreamed of.\u201d<\/p>\n

Standing between Fujimoto and her magnificent birthday celebration is 27-year-old Radzuan, a Wushu World Champion and submission specialist who has been a mainstay of the women\u2019s atomweight MMA division.<\/p>\n

The Malaysian rockstar has compiled eight victories throughout her promotional tenure. \u201cShadow Cat,\u201d however, enters this clash navigating a difficult period, as she has lost three of her last four bouts.<\/p>\n

For Fujimoto, facing a veteran with Radzuan\u2019s experience and accolades provides a solid litmus test. A victory over an established ONE Championship athlete would immediately position the Brazilian among the atomweight division\u2019s top contenders.<\/p>\n

When asked about her fighting style and approach, Fujimoto offered:<\/p>\n

\u201cI consider myself a versatile athlete, capable of adapting throughout the fight. My favorite techniques are grappling-focused: takedowns and ground-and-pound.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am a fighter who takes advantage of opportunities. I don\u2019t prioritize a specific outcome, only capitalizing on what presents itself. My varied record reflects that. I believe this fight is wide open, but it will end before 15 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fujimoto Ready To Impose Her Game<\/p>\n

Gabriela Fujimoto has spent considerable time studying Jihin Radzuan\u2019s previous performances, analyzing the Malaysian\u2019s strengths and identifying potential weaknesses to exploit at ONE Fight Night 40.<\/p>\n

\u201cShadow Cat\u2019s\u201d familiarity with the Global Mixed Martial Arts Rule Set gives her a significant advantage. However, Fujimoto believes her own preparation and adaptability will neutralize that edge, creating a competitive battle that could swing in either direction based on strategy.<\/p>\n

The Brazilian sensation explained:<\/p>\n

\u201cI have watched some of her previous fights. She is already familiar with ONE\u2019s rules, she is very skilled in several areas, and it will definitely be a very dynamic fight.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe has good cardio and is capable of maintaining the same pace for all three rounds. I believe we have that in common, so it will be decided by small details.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Brazilian expects an intense showdown that will be determined by whoever can capitalize on the smallest mistakes. However, the Rio de Janeiro native has highlighted potential vulnerabilities she plans to exploit.<\/p>\n

Fujimoto concluded her pre-fight assessment with confidence in her preparation:<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe she leaves openings in some positions that will allow me to impose my game.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gabriela Fujimoto couldn\u2019t have scripted a more perfect ONE Championship debut. The undefeated Brazilian will celebrate her birthday…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":464041,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[570],"tags":[64,63,786,785,85],"class_list":["post-464040","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mma","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-fighting","tag-mma","tag-sports"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=464040"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/464040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/464041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=464040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=464040"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=464040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}