ONE Championship Showdown: Fujisawa Wins in a Surprise Shut‑Down
On a sunny Friday night, ONE: Heroes of Honor lit up the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines with a smack‑down between two fresh faces on the roster. Akihiro “Superjap” Fujisawa from Japan and Kaji “Alpha” Ebin from the Philippines were expected to trade four furious minutes, but the fight turned into a half‑minute headline instead.
The Build‑Up
Both guys had big smiles as they entered the ring. Fujisawa had just finished his run on Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series, and he was ready to give Manila a one‑bang if he could. Ebin, unbeaten and raring to go, felt invincible in the hometown crowd.
Round One: The Setup
- Ebin started with an aggressive, straight‑out approach, looking to trade strikes from the center.
- Fujisawa, meanwhile, had other tricks up his sleeve—he targeted a single‑leg takedown right at the opening bell.
- After a clean snap to the ground, Fujisawa secured side control and started controlling the pace.
Quick Turnaround
Within a minute, Ebin began to grimace as the pressure built. A quick shout from the Filipino sent referee Yuji Shimada over—“You’re out!” In a dizzying 1:48, the match was called when Ebin could no longer continue, citing a shoulder injury.
Outcome & Aftermath
Fujisawa chalked up a verbal submission win, improving his record to 4‑0‑1. It was a bittersweet moment: the crowd cheered, the event had a thrilling finish, but Ebin’s injury robbed the night of what could have been a memorable battle.
Fujisawa looks forward to his next fight to truly showcase his skills. For now, he’s a hero in Manila—at least for the first nine seconds of the match.
