Jihin Radzuan Takes On Undefeated Gabriela Fujimoto In Atomweight MMA Clash At ONE Fight Night 40
Malaysian fan-favorite Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan returns to action against undefeated Brazilian buzzsaw Gabriela “Gabi” Fujimoto in an atomweight MMA showdown at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger on Prime Video.
Broadcasting live in U.S. primetime on Friday, February 13, from Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, this women’s clash pits a battle-tested divisional mainstay against a surging promotional newcomer eager to make an immediate statement.
Radzuan stands as one of the best female fighters to emerge from Malaysia. The 27-year-old came out of the gates hot, using her strong wushu background to win four of her first five bouts in the world’s largest martial arts organization.
After a close unanimous decision loss to reigning ONE Atomweight MMA World Champion Denice “The Menace” Zamboanga at ONE: MARK OF GREATNESS in 2019, she built serious momentum with three straight victories against Bi “Killer Bee” Nguyen, Mei “V.V” Yamaguchi, and Itsuki “Android 18” Hirata.
“Shadow Cat” then performed admirably but fell short against her now-teammate Stamp Fairtex at ONE on Prime Video 2 in 2022. That experience fighting the elite led her to relocate and hone her skills at Fairtex Training Center in Thailand.
The move paid immediate dividends. In her next match at ONE Friday Fights 35 in 2023, she showcased an improved grappling arsenal by finishing Jenelyn “The Graceful” Olsim with an armbar in the third round.
However, there was still work to be done. The judo black belt struggled against high-level judokas, dropping her next two contests against Chihiro Sawada and, most recently, Macarena Aragon at ONE Fight Night 30 in April.
Now, Radzuan looks to snap her skid and keep her name in the running within the competitive atomweight division.
The challenge comes from a red-hot Fujimoto, making her ONE Championship debut with everything to prove.
The 22-year-old Brazilian has displayed well-rounded skills on the regional circuit, compiling a pristine 7-0 professional record that earned her an invite to the global stage.
Fighting out of Rio de Janeiro’s KO Squad MMA, Fujimoto has become known for her relentless takedowns and punishing ground-and-pound. Her reputation as a finisher stems from elite jiu-jitsu paired with explosive wrestling that dictates where the fight takes place.
On February 13, Radzuan aims to reestablish her foothold as a contender in the loaded women’s atomweight division. For Fujimoto, a victory over one of the division’s most respected veterans would establish her as a legitimate divisional threat.
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