Search results
This is a list of Pancrase champions at each weight class. Pancrase is a Japan -based mixed martial arts (MMA) promoting and sanctioning organization founded in 1993. The champions of Pancrase are referred to by the title of " King of Pancrase " and " Queen of Pancrase ".
The first King Of Pancrase Open Weight champion was Ken Shamrock (later becoming famous for his exploits in the Ultimate Fighting Championship), who had previous experience in the newborn UWF and Fujiwara Gumi.
A man who was entered into the UFC Hall of Fame after only two fights and became one of their first heavyweight champions. He won the ‘King of Pancrase’ titl...
Mar 29, 2021 · King of Pancrase three times over, UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC heavyweight champion Bas Rutten was a force to be reckoned with in 90's MMA.
Feb 24, 2002 · Ken Shamrock (28-15-2) is a mixed martial artist who fought for Pancrase, the UFC, and Pride. He was the first King of Pancrase as well as the first UFC Super Fight Champion.
May 2, 2012 · MMA Origins: The First King of Pancrase. At the time, Pancrase was a proto-Mixed Martial Arts organization formed by Japanese pro wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki. Both Funaki and...
The King of Pancrase tournament was a mixed martial arts event held by Pancrase Hybrid Wrestling. It took place at Sumo Hall in Tokyo, Japan on December 16 and 17, 1994. The event was a 16-man tournament to crown the first ever champion of Pancrase.
Mar 11, 2022 · Three UFC Hall of Famers, four future UFC champions, and a number of Japanese combat sports icons and MMA pioneers graced Ryogoku Sumo Hall on December 16-17, 1994 to crown the first-ever King of Pancrase. Five fighters from the field would also go on to be crowned King of Pancrase during their time with the promotion.
In the co-main event of the evening, long-reigning flyweight King of Pancrase champion Mitsuhisa Sunabe takes on the man he defeated for the title four years ago, Horiyuki Abe. Unbeaten in...
king of pancrase commemorative title belt Presented to fighter Nate Marquardt, trainer Billy Hendricks, managers Will Hendricks and Phyllis Lee. Commemorating the unprecedented feat of winning or defending the King of Pancrase Middleweight Championship title on seven occasions.
