The year 2005 was the 13th 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 2005 Pancrase held 17 events beginning with ''Pancrase: Spiral 1''.
Title fights
Events list
Pancrase: Spiral 1
Pancrase: Spiral 1 was an event held on February 4, 2005, at
Korakuen Hall
is a sports arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted boxing, professional wrestling, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Lethwei matches.
History
On April 16, 1962, the Korakuen Hall was officially opened with a capacity of approximat ...
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: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Eliminations
Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Eliminations was an event held on February 27, 2005, at Gold's Gym South Tokyo Annex 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: Spiral 2
Pancrase: Spiral 2 was an event held on March 6, 2005, at
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: Spiral 3
Pancrase: Spiral 3 was an event held on April 10, 2005, 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: Spiral 4
Pancrase: Spiral 4 was an event held on May 1, 2005, at
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: Hybrid Fight 2005
Pancrase: Hybrid Fight 2005 was an event held on May 22, 2005, at Hybrid Wrestling Kagoshima Gym in
Izumi, Kagoshima
290pxIzumi Crane Migration Ground
is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 51,450 in 25838 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geograph ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Semifinals
Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Semifinals was an event held on June 5, 2005, at Gold's Gym South Tokyo Annex 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: Spiral 5
Pancrase: Spiral 5 was an event held on July 10, 2005, at
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 ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spiral 6
Pancrase: Spiral 6 was an event held on July 31, 2005, at
Korakuen Hall
is a sports arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted boxing, professional wrestling, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Lethwei matches.
History
On April 16, 1962, the Korakuen Hall was officially opened with a capacity of approximat ...
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: Hybrid Fight 2005
Pancrase: Hybrid Fight 2005 was an event held on August 7, 2005, at Hybrid Wrestling Kagoshima Gym in
Izumi, Kagoshima
290pxIzumi Crane Migration Ground
is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 51,450 in 25838 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geograph ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals
Pancrase: 2005 Neo-Blood Tournament Finals was an event held on August 27, 2005, at
Korakuen Hall
is a sports arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted boxing, professional wrestling, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Lethwei matches.
History
On April 16, 1962, the Korakuen Hall was officially opened with a capacity of approximat ...
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: Z
Pancrase: Z was an event held on September 3, 2005, at Grand Messe Kumamoto in
Kumamoto
is the capital Cities of Japan, city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 738,907 and a population density of 1,893 people per km2. The total area is 390.32 km2.
had a populat ...
,
Kumamoto
is the capital Cities of Japan, city of Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Japan. , the city has an estimated population of 738,907 and a population density of 1,893 people per km2. The total area is 390.32 km2.
had a populat ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spiral 7
Pancrase: Spiral 7 was an event held on September 4, 2005, 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: Spiral 8
Pancrase: Spiral 8 was an event held on October 2, 2005, at
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: Hybrid Fight 2005
Pancrase: Hybrid Fight 2005 was an event held on October 23, 2005, at Hybrid Wrestling Kagoshima Gym in
Izumi, Kagoshima
290pxIzumi Crane Migration Ground
is a city located in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 51,450 in 25838 households, and a population density of 160 persons per km2. The total area of the city is .
Geograph ...
, Japan.
Results
Pancrase: Spiral 9
Pancrase: Spiral 9 was an event held on November 4, 2005, at
Korakuen Hall
is a sports arena in Bunkyo, Tokyo, Japan, which has hosted boxing, professional wrestling, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Lethwei matches.
History
On April 16, 1962, the Korakuen Hall was officially opened with a capacity of approximat ...
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: Spiral 10
Pancrase: Spiral 10
was an event held on December 4, 2005, at
Differ Ariake Arena
, originally MZA Ariake, was an indoor sporting arena located in the Ariake neighborhood of Tokyo, Japan. It was open from July 1988 until closing sometime 1991. It later reopened in 1999 as Differ Ariake.
Differ Ariake closed in June 2018 and ...
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
*
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 ...
*
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 " ...
*
List of Pancrase events
This is a list of events held and scheduled by Pancrase, a mixed martial arts promotion based in Japan.
Scheduled events
Past events
See also
* Pancrase
* List of Pancrase champions
* 1993 in Pancrase
References
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