Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on May 09, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Shinya Aoki! You're the grappling wizard who turned submissions into an art form. From your legendary DREAM Lightweight Championship victory in 2013 to countless jaw-dropping finishes since then, you've twisted opponents like pretzels and made tapping out look stylish.

May this birthday bring you as much joy as that unforgettable gogoplata finish or those epic submission holds we've replayed a thousand times. Keep bending limbs (and expectations) with flair—because age is just another opponent you'll surely submit effortlessly!

Here's wishing many more years of spectacular victories on the mats—and fewer bruises than candles on your cake!