Pancrase 337 Results: Nii Wins Featherweight Title
At Pancrase 337 on September 24, 2023, Suguru Nii defeated Shinsuke Kamei by second-round TKO (leg choke) at 1:32 to win the vacant featherweight title.
The 30th-anniversary event took place at Tachikawa Stage Garden in Tachikawa, Tokyo, with 14 bouts.
The main event of the evening was the Pancrase Vacant Featherweight Championship fight between Suguru Nii and Shinsuke Kamei. Nii, ranked No. 5, faced No. 1 contender Kamei for the vacant title. Kamei entered ranked No. 1. The fight was a thrilling spectacle, with Nii putting on an unbelievable performance and winning the featherweight title by a second-round TKO from a leg choke at 1:32.
The event also saw the return of Karen, who put on a stellar performance. With Minoru Suzuki in attendance, the atmosphere was electric as the fighters put on a show for the audience. The event was a fitting celebration of Pancrase’s 30th anniversary, showcasing the best of mixed martial arts.
Another notable fight was between Ryuichiro Sumimura and Dai Fujita. Sumimura defeated Fujita by ground-and-pound TKO at 4:59 of Round 2, showcasing his striking prowess and solidifying his place in the promotion.
The opening preliminary welterweight bout matched Ikutora Sato against Shaun Watanabe. Sato won by ground-and-pound TKO 35 seconds into the first round.
Pancrase 337 was not just about the fights, but also about celebrating the history and legacy of Pancrase. The event was part of a series of events marking the 30th anniversary of the promotion, with Pancrase 338 and 339 scheduled to take place on November 12th, and a 30th Anniversary Part II show planned for December 24th.
Pancrase 337 was a night of thrilling fights and unforgettable moments. From the main event to the undercard, each fight delivered in terms of action and excitement. The event was a fitting celebration of Pancrase’s 30th anniversary, showcasing the best of what the promotion has to offer. As Pancrase moves forward, fans can look forward to more thrilling events and unforgettable moments in the future. Source: Pancrase official results for Pancrase 337.
Sources
PANCRASE official results archive; Pancrase official results for Pancrase 337; Biographical source.
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Pancrase 337 Results, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports History
