The year 2002 was the tenth year in the history of
Pancrase
is a Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter (entertainment), promotion company based in Tokyo. It was founded in 1993 by professional wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki.
The name was based on pankration, a fighting sport in the An ...
, a
mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting combat sport, sport based on strike (attack), striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
In the early 20th century, various inter-s ...
promotion based in Japan. In 2002 Pancrase held 12 events beginning with ''Pancrase: Spirit 1''.
Title fights
Events list
Pancrase: Spirit 1
Pancrase: Spirit 1 was an event held on January 27, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
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, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 2
Pancrase: Spirit 2 was an event held on February 17, 2002, at Umeda Stella Hall in
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
,
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 3
Pancrase: Spirit 3 was an event held on March 25, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 4
Pancrase: Spirit 4 was an event held on May 11, 2002, at Umeda Stella Hall in
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
,
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 5
Pancrase: Spirit 5 was an event held on May 28, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round
Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round was an event held on July 28, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
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, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round
Pancrase: 2002 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round was an event held on July 28, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 6
Pancrase: Spirit 6 was an event held on August 25, 2002, at Umeda Stella Hall in
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
,
Osaka
is a Cities designated by government ordinance of Japan, designated city in the Kansai region of Honshu in Japan. It is the capital of and most populous city in Osaka Prefecture, and the List of cities in Japan, third-most populous city in J ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show
Pancrase: 2002 Anniversary Show was an event held on September 29, 2002, at the
Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
, abbreviated to , was an indoor sports arena located in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people and was opened in 1962.
It is a five-minute walk from the closest subway station, Kannai Station, on the JR/ Yokoha ...
in
Yokohama
is the List of cities in Japan, second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous Municipalities of Japan, municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a popu ...
,
Kanagawa
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Kanagawa Prefecture is the List of Japanese prefectures by population, second-most populous prefecture of Japan at 9,221,129 (1 April 2022) and third-dens ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 7
Pancrase: Spirit 7 was an event held on October 29, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 8
Pancrase: Spirit 8 was an event held on November 30, 2002, at the
Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
, abbreviated to , was an indoor sports arena located in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 5,000 people and was opened in 1962.
It is a five-minute walk from the closest subway station, Kannai Station, on the JR/ Yokoha ...
in
Yokohama
is the List of cities in Japan, second-largest city in Japan by population as well as by area, and the country's most populous Municipalities of Japan, municipality. It is the capital and most populous city in Kanagawa Prefecture, with a popu ...
,
Kanagawa
is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Kanagawa Prefecture is the List of Japanese prefectures by population, second-most populous prefecture of Japan at 9,221,129 (1 April 2022) and third-dens ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spirit 9
Pancrase: Spirit 9
was an event held on December 21, 2002, at
Korakuen Hall in
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most ...
, Japan.
Results
See also
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Pancrase
is a Japanese mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter (entertainment), promotion company based in Tokyo. It was founded in 1993 by professional wrestlers Masakatsu Funaki and Minoru Suzuki.
The name was based on pankration, a fighting sport in the An ...
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List of Pancrase champions
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 " ...
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List of Pancrase events
References
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Pancrase events
2002 in mixed martial arts