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2014 WELCOME TO THE DECAGON CAGE
In May 2014, PANCRASE finally adopted the Decagon fighting cage and fully incorporated the unified rules of America.
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2013 PANCRASE WORLD SLAM UNLEASHED
In September 2013, a new tournament comprising two weight classes of eight fighters called "PANCRASE WORLD SLAM" was created.
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2012 SAKAI TAKES OVER PANCRASE
In May 2012, PANCRASE was purchased by Masakazu Sakai of Smash Co Ltd, targeting “Global Standard”ways of MMA.
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2006-2008 WEIGHT DIVISIONS RESTRUCTURED
New weight divisions based upon Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) were adopted.
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2001 FIGHTS ADOPT ROUND SYSTEM
Five minute rounds were introduced and a new Heavyweight throne is established.
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2000 ICON VS ICON
“The man of PANCRASE” Masakatsu Funaki fought against “Undefeated” Rickson Gracie in Tokyo Dome but lost and retired. Yuki Kondo joins UFC.
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2000 GLOVES BECOME MANDATORY, NEW WEIGHT CLASSES ADDED
Open-hand striking rules were drastically changed to permit punching with open-finger gloves. Light Heavyweight and Middleweight classes were introduced.
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1997-1999 A STEP CLOSER TO THE WORLD STAGE
Yoshiki Takahashi gets in the octagon and PANCRASE introduces the "No Rules" Pankration Match.
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1994 THE FIRST CHAMPION IS BORN
Ken Shamrock becomes the first "King of Pancrase" after winning the 2 day tournament at Ryogoku Sumo Arena.
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1993-1994 LEGENDARY FIGHTERS DEBUT
Bus Rutten, Frank Shamrock, and Maurice Smith start their MMA fighting careers.
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1993 THE DAWN OF A NEW ERA
September 21, 1993. MMA history begins in Tokyo, Japan.