‘Like An Angry Shark’ – Bejenuta Maximus Planning Aggressive Game Plan For Tomyamkoong At ONE Friday Fights 149
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Bejenuta “Gladiator” Maximus is ready to make his arrival on the global stage.
The 24-year-old Moldovan faces Tomyamkoong Bhumjaithai in the flyweight Muay Thai main event of ONE Friday Fights 149 on April 3 at the legendary Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.
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With a 14-3 professional record and experience shaped across Europe and Thailand, Maximus enters with a mission to prove his style translates against elite competition.
The Team Mehdi Zatout and Fight Club Garuda representative said:
“I’m a simple guy from the Republic of Moldova. I began at 13 years old in mixed martial arts. After that, at 18 or 19 years old, I began to train professionally, step by step. One year ago, I came to Thailand for the first time. I understood exactly what Muay Thai means.
“Right now, I’m here in one of the best organizations in the world. It is my first fight in ONE, and I’m happy.”
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From that foundation, Maximus built his game through constant repetition, competing in tournaments across Europe before refining his skills in elite environments.
He represents a distinct stylistic blend, combining his boxing base with movement, range, and adaptability that differs from traditional Muay Thai approaches.
He said:
“I’m trying not to give my opponent the possibility to adapt. I’m changing the angles all the time. I use my long arms and long legs. I’m trying to move strategically.”
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That approach is central to his identity — not overwhelming opponents with volume, but disrupting them with unpredictability and control.
He believes the contrast in styles will be a key factor at Lumpinee Stadium.
He said:
“My style is a good style, and it will create problems because I have post-Soviet boxing skills.
“It’s uncomfortable for Thai fighters.”
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Maximus Plots A Calculated Debut In Bangkok
Bejenuta Maximus has sharpened his tools at Team Mehdi Zatout, surrounded by high-level talent and a demanding daily routine ahead of his ONE debut against Tomyamkoong.
He said:
“I trained at Team Mehdi Zatout from August to November last year. After that, I came back home. And I returned one or two months ago.
“It’s one of the top gyms. There are 40 professional fighters, and all have one goal: to train and to win. I got addicted to the training vibe here. Also, the trainers are the best.”
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Training alongside some of the best strikers on the planet has boosted his confidence. It has also helped him adapt to ONE’s small gloves, which he believes play into his strengths as a precise and efficient striker.
He said:
“I’m feeling more confident because I can feel the distance better with these gloves. When I extend my arms, it’s easier than with big gloves. I can catch and use my arms more, and everything becomes easier for me.
“I don’t need to throw strong punches. I just need to punch from A to B. Also, I can see more clearly when I protect my head. Everything goes faster.”
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Tomyamkoong presents a composed and technical challenge, known for his left-sided attacks and clinch work. He carries a two-fight winning streak into the bout, his latest a second-round knockout of Watcharaphon Singha Mawynn at ONE Friday Fights 116.
Maximus has studied the matchup closely and understands the adjustments required.
He said:
“He’s a good professional Thai fighter. He often uses left kicks to the middle. He tries to clinch and work smart. He’s a good fighter.
“If I work smart and use my strategy, the knockout will come. Just like an angry shark, we need to wait for the moment and then throw the hands and legs. It’s a strategy. The knockout will come. We just need to work smart.”
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