Rui Ebata
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Rui Ebata (江幡 塁, Ebata Rui) is a Japanese kickboxer, fighting out of Tokyo, Japan.
As of August 2021, he is the #6 ranked flyweight in the world according to Combat Press.
Martial arts career
Winning the SNKA and WKBA titles
Ebata made his professional debut in 2007, with a unanimous decision win against Hiraeita Kano. After winning his debut fight, Ebata won 12 of his next 15 fights, only losing once, to Shota Takiya. He was given a chance to fight Daihachi Furuoka for the SNKA Bantamweight title during SNKA MAGNUM 26. He won it by a second-round TKO. He was scheduled to defend his title during SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 19, against Shirō. Ebata successfully defended the title, as the match ended in a draw.
Rui Ebata won his next four fights as well, before challenging Surachai Srisuriyanyothin for the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight title, during SNKA TITANS NEOS XIV. Surachai won the fight by a fourth-round KO, snapping Ebata's 21 fight unbeaten streak.
In his next fight, Ebata fought Boonlai Sitnaigachon for the WKBA Super Bantamweight title. He won it through a second-round KO. He defended it for the first and only time during SNKA TITANS NEOS 17, when he was scheduled to fight Phetnamnen Sor.Panyokit. Rui won the fight in the fourth round, after knocking Phetnamnen with an uppercut.
KNOCK OUT Super Bantamweight tournament
After successfully defending his title, Ebata went on a 12–1 run, only losing to Senpichit STD Transport, and achieving a notable victory over Eisaku Ogasawara.
Ebata participated in the KNOCK OUT Super Bantamweight tournament, for the inaugural Super Bantamweight title. In the semifinal bout, he won a majority decision against Takashi Ohno, and in the finals he won a unanimous decision in a rematch with Eisaku Ogasawara.
Rizin and RISE debut
Ebata fought Tenshin Nasukawa in his Rizin debut, during Rizin 20 - Saitama. He lost the fight midway through the first round, by TKO. He was more successful in his next Rizin appearance, managing to win a unanimous decision against Seiki Ueyama.
Ebata participated in the 2020 RISE DEAD OR ALIVE tournament, and is scheduled to fight Masahiko Suzuki in the semifinals. He lost the semifinal bout by decision.
At RISE Eldorado 2021, Ebata fought KENGO, whom he beat by a first-round knockout.
Ebata announced his retirement on August 16, 2024. He had surgery in 2023 to remove a brain tumor.
Titles and accomplishments
- Shin Nihon Kickboxing Association 2011 SNKA Bantamweight Champion (One title defense)
- World Kick Boxing Association 2014 WKBA World Super Bantamweight Champion (One title defense)
- KNOCK OUT 2019 KNOCK OUT Super Bantamweight Champion
Awards
- 2020 Combat Press Fight of the Year (vs Masahiko Suzuki)
Fight record
| Date | Result | Opponent | Event | Location | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Wins (21 (T)KO's), 7 Losses, 2 Draws, 1 No Contest | |||||||
| 2022-04-02 | Loss | Japan Shiro | RISE El Dorado 2022 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right high kick) | 2 | 1:39 |
| 2021-11-14 | Loss | Japan Masahiko Suzuki | RISE World Series 2021 Osaka 2 | Osaka, Japan | KO (Right Cross) | 1 | 1:49 |
| 2021-02-28 | Win | Japan Kengo | RISE Eldorado 2021 | Yokohama, Japan | KO (Left Hook) | 1 | 2:38 |
| 2020-11-01 | Loss | Japan Masahiko Suzuki | RISE DEAD OR ALIVE 2020 Osaka, Semi Final | Osaka, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2020-08-09 | Win | Japan Seiki Ueyama | Rizin 22 – Yokohama | Yokohama, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2019-12-31 | Loss | Japan Tenshin Nasukawa | Rizin 20 - Saitama | Saitama, Japan | TKO (3 knockdown rule) | 1 | 2:44 |
| 2019-08-18 | Win | Japan Eisaku Ogasawara | K.O CLIMAX 2019 SUMMER KICK FEVER, Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| Wins the Inaugural KNOCK OUT Super Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2019-08-18 | Win | Japan Takashi Ohno | K.O CLIMAX 2019 SUMMER KICK FEVER, Semi Final | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2019-03-03 | Win | Thailand Anajak Sit Kaewprayun | SNKA MAGNUM 49 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2018-12-09 | Win | Thailand Samuay Phetmuantarat | SNKA SOUL IN THE RING 16 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (High Kick) | 3 | |
| 2018-10-21 | Win | Thailand Tepburi Or Detpon | SNKA MAGNUM 48 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Ref. Stoppage/Knees) | 2 | |
| 2018-06-08 | Win | Japan Eisaku Ogasawara | KNOCK OUT SURVIVAL DAYS | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Straight Right) | 3 | 1:34 |
| 2018-04-15 | Win | Korea Yun Dok Jae | SNKA TITANS NEOS 23 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2017-12-10 | Win | Japan Keisuke Miyamoto | KNOCK OUT 2017 in Ryogoku | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2017-07-02 | Win | Thailand Yodyangam Tetrat | SNKA MAGNUM 44 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Low Kicks) | 2 | 0:56 |
| 2016-10-23 | Win | Thailand Senpichit STD Transport | SNKA MAGNUM 42 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Ref. Stoppage/Low Kicks) | 4 | 0:51 |
| 2016-07-13 | Win | Thailand Petkravee PetpumMuaythai | SNKA MAGNUM 41 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Corner Stoppage) | 3 | 1:53 |
| 2016-05-29 | Loss | Thailand Senpichit STD Transport | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2016-03-13 | Win | Thailand Glaipet Portawachai | SNKA MAGNUM 40 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2015-10-25 | Win | Thailand Prapupram Banbor Witayakom | SNKA MAGNUM 39 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Body Punches) | 2 | 2:33 |
| 2015-07-12 | Win | Thailand Kochasarn Dragonmuaythai | SNKA MAGNUM 38 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Right Uppercut) | 5 | 2:13 |
| 2015-04-19 | Win | Thailand Phetnamnen Sor.Panyokit | SNKA TITANS NEOS 17 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Ref. Stoppage/Uppercut) | 4 | 2:23 |
| Defends WKBA Super Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2014-10-26 | Win | Thailand Hontonglek Chor.Forpuriansi | SNKA MAGNUM 36 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-07-20 | Win | Thailand Nampet Sor.Tamtip | SNKA MAGNUM 35 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 5 | 3:00 |
| 2014-03-09 | Win | Thailand Boonlai Sitnaigachon | SNKA MAGNUM 34 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Hook to the Body) | 2 | |
| Wins WKBA Super Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2013-09-16 | Loss | Thailand Surachai Srisuriyanyothin | SNKA TITANS NEOS XIV | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Knee) | 4 | 2:12 |
| For the Rajadamnern Stadium Super Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2013-07-21 | Win | Thailand Fonpet Chuwattana | SNKA MAGNUM 32 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Straight) | 3 | 2:38 |
| 2013-04-21 | Win | Thailand Denisarn Sor.Suistor | SNKA TITANS NEOS 13 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Elbows) | 1 | 0:45 |
| 2012-12-09 | Win | Thailand Ronachai Sor.Sonmi | SNKA SOUL IN THE RING IX | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2012-10-14 | Win | Thailand Wattana Sitkaewbantit | SNKA MAGNUM 30 | Tokyo, Japan | KO | 2 | 1:16 |
| 2012-05-13 | Draw | Japan Shiro | SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 19 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 5 | 3:00 |
| Defends the SNKA Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2012-03-11 | Win | Thailand Petdam Chuwattana | SNKA MAGNUM 28 | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Low kicks & Punches) | 4 | 0:50 |
| 2012-01-15 | Win | Korea Kim Jun Se | SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 18 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2011-10-02 | Win | Thailand Kwanton Lukpetnoi | SNKA MAGNUM 27 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2011-07-24 | Win | Japan Daihachi Furuoka | SNKA MAGNUM 26 | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor Stoppage/Elbow) | 2 | 0:47 |
| Wins the SNKA Bantamweight title. | |||||||
| 2011-05-15 | Win | Japan Shiro | SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 16 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2011-03-26 | Win | Thailand Egkarat KBA | SNKA MAGNUM 25 | Tokyo, Japan | KO | 2 | 2:31 |
| 2010-12-18 | Win | Japan Benny Yukihide | SNKA SOUL IN THE RING VIII | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left High Kick) | 2 | 1:09 |
| 2010-11-14 | Win | Thailand Thayatlek Sitpanjaphon | Rajadamnern Stadium | Bangkok, Thailand | KO | 1 | |
| 2010-09-11 | Win | Thailand Naronchai Dragontailgym | SNKA TITANS NEOS VIII | Tokyo, Japan | KO (Left Leg kick) | 2 | 1:12 |
| 2010-05-30 | Draw | Japan Benny Yukihide | SNKA KNOCK OUT 3 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2010-04-18 | Win | Japan DAISUKE | SNKA TITANS NEOS VII | Tokyo, Japan | TKO (Doctor Stoppage) | 2 | 3:00 |
| 2009-12-13 | Win | Japan Yasuhiko Abe | SNKA SOUL IN THE RING VII | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2009-09-20 | Win | Japan Tomochika | SNKA TITANS NEOS 6 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2009-05-03 | Win | Japan Yasukichi | SNKA KNOCK OUT 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 3:00 |
| 2009-03-29 | Win | Japan Shohei Hayama | SNKA TITANS NEOS V | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 3:00 |
| 2009-01-18 | Win | Japan Yasukichi | SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 10 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Majority) | 2 | 3:00 |
| 2008-08-29 | Loss | Japan Shota Takiya | K-1 Koshien KING OF UNDER 18～FINAL16～ | Tokyo, Japan | Decision | 3 | 3:00 |
| 2008-07-13 | Win | Japan Shogo Iizuka | SNKA MAGNUM 17 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 3:00 |
| 2008-01-20 | No Contest | Japan Yasukichi | SNKA BRAVE HEARTS 7 | Tokyo, Japan | 1 | ||
| 2007-09-16 | Win | Japan Hiraeita Kano | SNKA TITANS NEOS 2 | Tokyo, Japan | Decision (Unanimous) | 2 | 3:00 |
| Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes |