Mutsuki Ebata (Japanese: 江幡 睦, Ebata Mutsuki, born January 10, 1991) is a Japanese kickboxer, currently competing in the bantamweight division of RISE and SNKA.
As of October 2022, he is ranked as the ninth best flyweight (under 56.7 kg) kickboxer in the world by Combat Press and the fifth best super flyweight (under 55 kg) by Beyond Kick.[1][2]
Martial arts career
Ebata made his professional debut against Masamitsu Ibara at SNKA TITANS NEOS 2 on September 16, 2007. He won the fight by a first-round knockout.[3] After winning a decision over Yuki Ueba at SNKA MAGNUM 16 on March 9, 2008, Ebata fought to a majority decision draw against Daihachi Furuoka at SNKA MAGNUM 17 on July 13, 2008.[4] Ebata next faced Hiroki Akimoto at K-1 Koshien -KING OF UNDER 18- on August 29, 2008. He suffered his first professional loss, as Akimoto won the fight by unanimous decision.[5]
Ebata faced Tatsuya Nanase at SNKA MAGNUM 19 on March 8, 2009. He won the fight by unanimous decision.[6] Ebata returned to the ring a month later, as he faced Haruya Ohama at SNKA Superkick on April 5, 2009. He won the fight by a second-round knockout.[7] Ebata notched another quick stoppage victory in his next fight, as he needed just 26 seconds to knock Lukton out at SNKA MAGNUM 20 on July 12, 2009.[8] Ebata was booked to face Atom Tataki, in his fourth and final fight of the year, at SNKA MAGNUM 21 on October 25, 2009. He won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 30–26 in his favor.[9]
Mutuski was scheduled to fight Manasak Pinsinchai for the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight title, during SNKA MAGNUM 31.[10] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[11] After defeating Ektawan Kulunteptonburi by TKO in his next fight,[12] he once against fought for the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight belt, this time against Fonpet Chuwattana.[13] Ebata lost the fight by a split decision.[14] He bounced back from his second failed title bid with a TKO win over Wanchai Sitsaitong.[15]
Ebata fought Chanaek Sor.Mantanasanchai for the inaugural WKBA World Bantamweight title during SNKA TITANS NEOS 15.[16] He won the fight by TKO, after Chanaek's corner threw in the towel midway through the first round.[17]
He won his next two fights, winning a unanimous decision against Fonpet Chuwattana,[18] and knocking out Chansaknoi Sakrunruang during SNKA Soul in the Ring XII.[19]
Mutsuki Ebata was scheduled to fight Fonpet Chuwattana. The fight was a title defense for both, as Ebata defended the WKBA World Bantamweight and Chuwattana defended the Rajadamnern Stadium Bantamweight.[20] Chuwattana won the fight, and both of the titles, by unanimous decision.[21]
Ebata fought Mongkonchai Sor.Mirjan for the vacant WKBA World Bantamweight title during SNKA TITANS NEOS XVIII.[22] He beat Mirjan by a second round KO, to capture the WKBA title for the second time.[23]
Ebata afterwards went on a six fight winning streak, defeating Luktao Mor.Tamachat, Kaoniew Sitpuyainirun, Krunsin PetpumMuaythai and Anuchit Tamswamuaythaigym by TKO,[24][25][26] as well as scoring a decision win over Hontonglek Chor Fanpuriansee[27] and a split decision against Fonpet Chuwattana.[28]
He was scheduled to defend his WKBA World Bantamweight title for the first time against Mafuenglek Chor.Nor.Patalun during SNKA TITANS NEOS 22.[29] Ebata won the fight by a second round TKO.
After successfully defending his WKBA title, Ebata went on a 5-1-1 run. He defeated Toto PetpumMuaythai by a first round KO,[30] Ninmongkon PetpumMuaythai by a first round TKO,[31] KO wins over Ali Lo Petbontong[32] and Gun Harbataijon,[33] as well as a decision win against Petyaso Dabrunasakarm.[34]
