Masakatsu Funaki MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
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MASAKATSU FUNAKI
“The Last Samurai”
JAPAN • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D
39-13-2
(T)KO
5-3
SUB
33-8
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
Japan
WT CLASS
Heavyweight
HT / WT
6′ 0″, 209 lbs
BIRTHDATE
03/13/1969 (57)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
72.0″ (183cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
All Japan Pro Wrestling • Hirosaki, Aomori
NICKNAME
“The Last Samurai”
RESOURCE LINKS
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Masakatsu Funaki Record
WINS39
KO/TKO
5
SUB
33
DECISION
1
LOSSES13
KO/TKO
3
SUB
8
DECISION
2
DRAWS2
DR
2
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 54 professional bouts (39-13-2).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
DRAW
Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov
Russia
Russia
Rings – The Outsider 23: Volk Han Retirement Match
Dec / 16 / 2012
Draw
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Dec / 16 / 2012
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDraw
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Rings Main Event • Volk Han Retirement Match
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Magomedkhan Gamzatkhanov
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 225 lbs
Volk Han Record at Bout (Opponent)21-8-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout39-13-1
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Special retirement exhibition contest for Russian sambo icon Volk Han. Funaki engaged in high-level catch wrestling scrambles and leg lock attacks across 15 grueling minutes, concluding in a respectful time-limit draw.
WIN
Ikuhisa Minowa
Japan
Japan
Dream 6 – Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Final
Sep / 23 / 2008
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (0:52)
Sep / 23 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:52
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM 6 Middleweight Grand Prix Feature • Funaki vs. Minowa
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ikuhisa Minowa
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Ikuhisa Minowa Record at Bout (Opponent)40-28-7
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout38-13-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Ikuhisa Minowa: -290 (Favorite)
vs
Masakatsu Funaki: +255 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki executed a vintage leg-lock masterclass, dropping immediately into an entanglement and cinching a tight heel hook to tap “Minowaman” in just 52 seconds.
LOSS
Kiyoshi Tamura
Japan
Japan
Dream 2 – Middleweight Grand Prix 2008 Opening Round
Apr / 29 / 2008
TKO (Punches)
Rnd 1 (0:57)
Apr / 29 / 2008
ROUND1
TIME0:57
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 DREAM Middleweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Tamura vs. Funaki
Tournament Bout
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Kiyoshi Tamura
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup185 lbs vs 185 lbs
Kiyoshi Tamura Record at Bout (Opponent)29-15-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout38-12-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-profile shootout between shoot-style icons. Tamura caught Funaki with a crisp counter left punch that staggered him, following up with punches on the ground to force referee Yuji Shimada’s stoppage at 0:57.
LOSS
Kazushi Sakuraba
Japan
Japan
K-1 – Premium 2007 Dynamite!!
Dec / 31 / 2007
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (6:25)
Dec / 31 / 2007
ROUND1
TIME6:25
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Dynamite!! New Year’s Eve Main Event • Funaki vs. Sakuraba
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Kazushi Sakuraba
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Kyocera Dome Osaka)
Osaka, Japan (Kyocera Dome Osaka)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup187 lbs vs 187 lbs
Kazushi Sakuraba Record at Bout (Opponent)22-10-1 (1 NC)
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout38-11-1
Officials
Ref: Akira Obayashi
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning to MMA after a seven-year retirement, Funaki engaged in an all-Japanese superfight against “The Gracie Hunter”. After technical positional battles on the mat, Sakuraba isolated Funaki’s arm and torqued a kimura shoulder lock to force the tap.
LOSS
Rickson Gracie
Brazil
Brazil
C2K – Colosseum 2000
May / 26 / 2000
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (12:49)
May / 26 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME12:49
METHODTech Submission (RNC)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Tokyo Dome Megafight • Funaki vs. Rickson Gracie
Main Event Superfight
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Rickson Gracie
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup200 lbs vs 185 lbs
Rickson Gracie Record at Bout (Opponent)10-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout38-10-1
Officials
Ref: Keiji Shiozaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic Tokyo Dome clash drawing 47,560 fans. Funaki injured Gracie’s eye with an early front snap kick and threatened with a heel hook attempt, but Gracie gained mount and choked Funaki unconscious with a rear-naked choke at 12:49.
WIN
Tony Petarra
United States
United States
Pancrase – 1999 Anniversary Show
Sep / 18 / 1999
TKO (Submission to Punches)
Rnd 1 (1:16)
Sep / 18 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME1:16
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Anniversary Feature • Funaki vs. Petarra
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Tony Petarra
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Tony Petarra Record at Bout (Opponent)4-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout37-10-1
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated American heavyweight Petarra, securing top mount early and unleashing heavy ground-and-pound to elicit a verbal surrender at 1:16.
DRAW
Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Brazil
Brazil
Pancrase – Breakthrough 4
Apr / 18 / 1999
Draw (Time Limit)
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Apr / 18 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDraw (Time Limit)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Main Event • Funaki vs. Braga
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ebenezer Fontes Braga
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Ebenezer Fontes Braga Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout37-10-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Grueling 15-minute duel with Brazilian vale tudo contender Braga. Funaki threatened with catch wrestling submissions while Braga defended tightly, resulting in an official time-limit draw.
WIN
John Renken
United States
United States
Pancrase – Advance 12
Dec / 19 / 1998
TKO (Submission to Punches)
Rnd 1 (5:50)
Dec / 19 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME5:50
METHODTKO (Punches)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Advance 12 Main Card • Funaki vs. Renken
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs John Renken
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
John Renken Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout36-10-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki broke down American opponent Renken on the canvas, delivering heavy grounded palm strikes until Renken tapped out from strikes at 5:50.
LOSS
Kiuma Kunioku
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Advance 10
Oct / 26 / 1998
Decision (Lost Points)
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Oct / 26 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision (Lost Points)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Advance 10 Main Event • Funaki vs. Kunioku
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Kiuma Kunioku
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 180 lbs
Kiuma Kunioku Record at Bout (Opponent)14-8-5
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout36-9-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Technical point match at Korakuen Hall. Kunioku repeatedly threatened submissions and forced Funaki to use defensive rope escapes, edging out Funaki on points over 15 minutes.
LOSS
Semmy Schilt
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – 1998 Anniversary Show
Sep / 14 / 1998
KO (Punch to the Body)
Rnd 1 (7:13)
Sep / 14 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME7:13
METHODKO (Body Punch)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase 1998 Anniversary Showcase • Funaki vs. Schilt 4
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Semmy Schilt
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 255 lbs
Semmy Schilt Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout36-8-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their fourth meeting, Schilt utilized his enormous 6’11” frame to keep distance, catching Funaki with a punishing body strike that scored a knockout at 7:13.
WIN
Osami Shibuya
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – 1998 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round
Jul / 26 / 1998
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (6:07)
Jul / 26 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME6:07
METHODSubmission (Arm-Triangle)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Special Attraction • Funaki vs. Shibuya 2
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Osami Shibuya
Fight Location Aomori, Japan (Aomori Prefectural Gymnasium)
Aomori, Japan (Aomori Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 195 lbs
Osami Shibuya Record at Bout (Opponent)17-15-5
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout35-8-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fighting in his home prefecture of Aomori, Funaki delighted the home crowd by breaking down Shibuya on the canvas and finishing him with an arm-triangle choke at 6:07.
LOSS
Pancrase – Advance 5
Apr / 26 / 1998
Decision (Unanimous)
Rnd 1 (30:00)
Apr / 26 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME30:00
METHODDecision (Unanimous)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Funaki vs. Mezger 3
Lost King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Guy Mezger
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Guy Mezger Record at Bout (Opponent)15-4-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout35-7-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Defending his King of Pancrase Openweight Championship, Funaki battled Lion’s Den standout Guy Mezger across a grueling 30-minute marathon. Mezger defended submission threats and outscored Funaki to win by unanimous decision and take the title.
WIN
Semmy Schilt
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Advance 4
Mar / 18 / 1998
Decision (Lost Points)
Rnd 1 (15:00)
Mar / 18 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME15:00
METHODDecision (Lost Points)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Advance 4 Main Event • Funaki vs. Schilt 3
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Semmy Schilt
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 250 lbs
Semmy Schilt Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout34-7-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki neutralized Schilt’s massive striking advantage by repeatedly taking him down, attacking with submission threats that forced multiple rope escapes to earn the decision victory.
WIN
Katsuomi Inagaki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Advance 2
Feb / 06 / 1998
Submission (Kimura)
Rnd 1 (2:36)
Feb / 06 / 1998
ROUND1
TIME2:36
METHODSubmission (Kimura)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Advance 2 Main Card • Funaki vs. Inagaki
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Katsuomi Inagaki
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 200 lbs
Katsuomi Inagaki Record at Bout (Opponent)9-14-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout33-7-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated the grappling exchanges from the opening bell, securing side control and locking in a tight kimura shoulder lock to force the tap at 2:36.
WIN
Pancrase – Alive 11
Dec / 20 / 1997
Submission (Triangle Kimura)
Rnd 1 (2:20)
Dec / 20 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODSub (Triangle Kimura)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Funaki vs. Kondo 3
Captured King of Pancrase Title (2x)
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Yuki Kondo
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 187 lbs
Yuki Kondo Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout32-7-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic trilogy battle. Funaki avenged his title loss by trapping defending champion Kondo in an innovative inverted triangle kimura, eliciting a fast tap at 2:20 to become the first two-time King of Pancrase champion in organization history.
WIN
Jason Godsey
United States
United States
Pancrase – Alive 10
Nov / 16 / 1997
Submission (Calf Slicer)
Rnd 1 (7:12)
Nov / 16 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME7:12
METHODSubmission (Calf Slicer)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 10 Feature • Funaki vs. Godsey
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Jason Godsey
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Jason Godsey Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout31-7-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Technical leglock exhibition. Funaki trapped Godsey in a painful calf slicer compression lock, forcing the submission at 7:12.
WIN
Guy Mezger
United States
United States
Pancrase – 1997 Anniversary Show
Sep / 06 / 1997
Submission (Triangle Armbar)
Rnd 1 (3:58)
Sep / 06 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME3:58
METHODSub (Triangle Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase 1997 Anniversary Main Event • Funaki vs. Mezger 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Guy Mezger
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Guy Mezger Record at Bout (Opponent)12-4-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout30-7-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes rematch. Funaki absorbed Mezger’s early striking, dragged him to the canvas, and transitioned slickly into a triangle armbar to force the tap at 3:58.
WIN
Osami Shibuya
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – 1997 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 1
Jul / 20 / 1997
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (9:30)
Jul / 20 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME9:30
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Neo-Blood Showcase • Funaki vs. Shibuya
Special Attraction
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Osami Shibuya
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 195 lbs
Osami Shibuya Record at Bout (Opponent)10-9-5
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout29-7-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated the pacing and ground control before snatching a tight guillotine choke as Shibuya drove forward, forcing the tap at 9:30.
WIN
Wes Gassaway
United States
United States
Pancrase – Alive 7
Jun / 30 / 1997
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Rnd 1 (1:05)
Jun / 30 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME1:05
METHODSubmission (Ankle Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 7 Main Event • Funaki vs. Gassaway
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Wes Gassaway
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Wes Gassaway Record at Bout (Opponent)8-4-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout28-7-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki immediately dropped for Gassaway’s leg off an opening exchange, cranking an ankle lock for a fast 65-second submission victory.
LOSS
Pancrase – Alive 4
Apr / 27 / 1997
Submission (Triangle Armbar)
Rnd 1 (15:12)
Apr / 27 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME15:12
METHODSub (Triangle Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Funaki vs. Kondo 2
Lost King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Yuki Kondo
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 187 lbs
Yuki Kondo Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout28-6-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Regarded as one of the greatest battles in Pancrase history. Funaki defended his King of Pancrase title against the rising prodigy Kondo in an intense 15-minute tactical clash before Kondo trapped Funaki in a triangle armbar to take the belt.
WIN
Paul Lazenby
Canada
Canada
Pancrase – Alive 3
Mar / 22 / 1997
Submission (Top Wristlock)
Rnd 1 (4:36)
Mar / 22 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME4:36
METHODSub (Top Wristlock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 3 Main Card • Funaki vs. Lazenby
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Paul Lazenby
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Paul Lazenby Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout27-6-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated Canadian newcomer Lazenby, securing side control and cranking a top wristlock to force the submission at 4:36.
WIN
Semmy Schilt
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Alive 2
Feb / 22 / 1997
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (5:47)
Feb / 22 / 1997
ROUND1
TIME5:47
METHODSubmission (Toe Hold)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Alive 2 Main Card • Funaki vs. Schilt 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Semmy Schilt
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 245 lbs
Semmy Schilt Record at Bout (Opponent)4-2-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout26-6-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki slipped inside the long reaches of future K-1 legend Semmy Schilt, dragged the towering kickboxer to the mat, and locked in a toe hold to submit him at 5:47.
WIN
Pancrase – Truth 10
Dec / 15 / 1996
TKO (Leg Injury)
Rnd 1 (7:49)
Dec / 15 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME7:49
METHODTKO (Leg Injury)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Vacant King of Pancrase Championship • Funaki vs. DeLucia 3
Captured King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 190 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)16-8-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout25-6-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Championship coronation for Funaki. Competing for the vacant King of Pancrase Openweight Championship, Funaki relentlessly attacked DeLucia’s legs, forcing a referee stoppage due to leg injury at 7:49 to capture his first Pancrase championship belt.
WIN
Yuki Kondo
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Truth 9
Nov / 09 / 1996
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:43)
Nov / 09 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME1:43
METHODSub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 9 Main Card • Funaki vs. Kondo 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Yuki Kondo
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 187 lbs
Yuki Kondo Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout24-6-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the inaugural bout of their storied rivalry, Funaki swiftly took Kondo down, maneuvered to the back, and sank in a deep rear-naked choke to earn the tap in just 103 seconds.
LOSS
Pancrase – 1996 Anniversary Show
Sep / 07 / 1996
KO (Knee)
Rnd 1 (17:05)
Sep / 07 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME17:05
METHODKO (Knee)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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King of Pancrase Championship • Rutten vs. Funaki 2
Challenged for King of Pancrase Title
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Bas Rutten
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bas Rutten Record at Bout (Opponent)15-3-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout24-5-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Iconic and violent title war. Funaki controlled Rutten on the mat early, but once back on the feet, Rutten unleashed ferocious palm strikes, breaking Funaki’s cheekbone and nose before dropping him with a devastating knee at 17:05 to retain the title.
WIN
Takafumi Ito
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – 1996 Neo-Blood Tournament, Round 2
Jul / 23 / 1996
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:01)
Jul / 23 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME2:01
METHODSub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Neo-Blood Feature Match • Funaki vs. Ito
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Takafumi Ito
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 180 lbs
Takafumi Ito Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-3
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout23-5-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated the younger Ito on the canvas, advancing swiftly to back mount and locking in a rear-naked choke to secure the finish at 2:01.
WIN
Vernon White
United States
United States
Pancrase – Truth 6
Jun / 25 / 1996
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Rnd 1 (2:34)
Jun / 25 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME2:34
METHODSubmission (Ankle Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Pancrase Truth 6 Main Card • Funaki vs. White 3
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Vernon White
Fight Location Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Kokusai Center)
Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Kokusai Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Vernon White Record at Bout (Opponent)6-14-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout22-5-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki tangled legs with Lion’s Den veteran Vernon White, locking in a punishing ankle lock to force the submission at 2:34.
WIN
August Smisl
Austria
Austria
Pancrase – Truth 5
May / 16 / 1996
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:01)
May / 16 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME2:01
METHODSub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrase Truth 5 Main Card • Funaki vs. Smisl
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs August Smisl
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
August Smisl Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout21-5-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated Austrian kickboxer Smisl on the canvas, advancing positions effortlessly before locking in a rear-naked choke to force the tap at 2:01.
WIN
Katsuomi Inagaki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Truth 2
Mar / 02 / 1996
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (1:14)
Mar / 02 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME1:14
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrase Truth 2 Main Card • Funaki vs. Inagaki 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Katsuomi Inagaki
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 200 lbs
Katsuomi Inagaki Record at Bout (Opponent)6-9-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout20-5-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki attacked Inagaki’s lower body immediately, locking in a deep kneebar in only 74 seconds to earn the submission.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Truth 1
Jan / 28 / 1996
Technical Submission (Keylock)
Rnd 1 (8:42)
Jan / 28 / 1996
ROUND1
TIME8:42
METHODTech Sub (Keylock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrase Truth 1 Main Event • Funaki vs. Yanagisawa 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)10-10-4
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout19-5-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Technical grappling rematch. Funaki controlled top position and trapped Yanagisawa’s arm in a keylock/americana, forcing referee Hiromi Okamoto to halt the contest at 8:42.
WIN
Takaku Fuke
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 7
Dec / 14 / 1995
Submission (Guillotine Choke)
Rnd 1 (0:31)
Dec / 14 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME0:31
METHODSubmission (Guillotine)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 7 Feature • Funaki vs. Fuke 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Takaku Fuke
Fight Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 195 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)6-12-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout18-5-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki snapped Fuke into a front headlock straight off the opening exchange, cranking a standing guillotine choke for a swift 31-second submission.
LOSS
Frank Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 6
Nov / 04 / 1995
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (10:31)
Nov / 04 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME10:31
METHODSubmission (Toe Hold)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 6 Main Event • Funaki vs. Frank Shamrock 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Frank Shamrock
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 200 lbs
Frank Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)7-4-1
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout18-4-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level grappling rematch. After ten minutes of rapid scrambles and leg lock counter-attacks, Frank Shamrock trapped Funaki’s ankle and twisted a tight toe hold to force the tap at 10:31.
WIN
Guy Mezger
United States
United States
Pancrase – 1995 Anniversary Show
Sep / 01 / 1995
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (6:46)
Sep / 01 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME6:46
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrase 1995 Anniversary Main Card • Funaki vs. Mezger 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Guy Mezger
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Guy Mezger Record at Bout (Opponent)4-3-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout17-4-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki weathered Mezger’s crisp kickboxing combinations, took the fight into leg-lock territory, and secured a clean Achilles lock to tap Mezger at 6:46.
WIN
Leon van Dijk
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – 1995 Neo-Blood Tournament Second Round
Jul / 23 / 1995
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (1:01)
Jul / 23 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Neo-Blood Showcase • Funaki vs. Van Dijk
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Leon van Dijk
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Leon van Dijk Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout16-4-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki snatched a leg lock within seconds of the opening exchange, forcing the submission via Achilles lock in just 61 seconds.
WIN
Gregory Smit
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 5
Jun / 13 / 1995
Submission (Achilles Lock)
Rnd 1 (7:30)
Jun / 13 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME7:30
METHODSubmission (Achilles Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 5 Main Event • Funaki vs. Smit 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Gregory Smit
Fight Location Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)
Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan (Nakajima Sports Center)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Gregory Smit Record at Bout (Opponent)5-7-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout15-4-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki broke down Dutch kickboxer Smit over seven minutes, finding an opening during a scramble to wrench an Achilles lock for the tap at 7:30.
WIN
Alex Cook
United States
United States
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 4
May / 13 / 1995
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (7:14)
May / 13 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME7:14
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 4 Main Card • Funaki vs. Cook
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Alex Cook
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Alex Cook Record at Bout (Opponent)5-4-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout14-4-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki systematically worked from guard into an Ashi Garami entanglement, torquing a heel hook to secure Cook’s submission at 7:14.
LOSS
Manabu Yamada
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 3
Apr / 08 / 1995
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (4:43)
Apr / 08 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME4:43
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 3 Main Event • Funaki vs. Yamada
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Manabu Yamada
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 190 lbs
Manabu Yamada Record at Bout (Opponent)14-4-2
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout14-3-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-intensity leg lock battle between shoot-fighting pioneers. Yamada countered Funaki’s submission attempt by rolling into a heel hook of his own, forcing Funaki to tap at 4:43.
WIN
Frank Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 2
Mar / 10 / 1995
Submission (Ankle Lock)
Rnd 1 (5:11)
Mar / 10 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME5:11
METHODSubmission (Ankle Lock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 2 Main Event • Funaki vs. Frank Shamrock 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Frank Shamrock
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 200 lbs
Frank Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout13-3-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their initial meeting, Funaki withstood Frank Shamrock’s explosive athletic bursts, securing an ankle lock to earn the tap at 5:11.
WIN
Jason DeLucia
United States
United States
Pancrase – Eyes Of Beast 1
Jan / 26 / 1995
Submission (Inverted Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (9:08)
Jan / 26 / 1995
ROUND1
TIME9:08
METHODSub (Inverted Heel Hook)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Eyes Of Beast 1 Main Card • Funaki vs. DeLucia 2
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 190 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout12-3-0
Officials
Ref: Hiromi Okamoto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki avenged his prior loss to DeLucia, systematically controlling the ground battle before twisting an inverted heel hook for the submission at 9:08.
LOSS
Pancrase – King Of Pancrase Tournament Second Round
Dec / 17 / 1994
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (5:50)
Dec / 17 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME5:50
METHODSub (Arm-Triangle)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
Inaugural King of Pancrase Semifinal • Shamrock vs. Funaki 3
Title Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ken Shamrock
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout12-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes trilogy rubber match in the semifinals of the inaugural King of Pancrase championship tournament. Shamrock took mount position and locked in a tight arm-triangle choke, forcing Funaki to tap at 5:50.
WIN
Vernon White
United States
United States
Pancrase – King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Round
Dec / 16 / 1994
Submission (Straight Armbar)
Rnd 1 (5:37)
Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME5:37
METHODSub (Straight Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 King of Pancrase Quarterfinal • Funaki vs. White 2
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Vernon White
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Vernon White Record at Bout (Opponent)3-5-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout11-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his second fight of the night in the 16-man title tournament, Funaki broke White’s defenses and extended a straight armbar for the victory at 5:37 to punch his ticket to the semifinals.
WIN
Todd Bjornethun
United States
United States
Pancrase – King of Pancrase Tournament Opening Round
Dec / 16 / 1994
Submission (Armbar)
Rnd 1 (2:20)
Dec / 16 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODSubmission (Armbar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 King of Pancrase First Round • Funaki vs. Bjornethun
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Todd Bjornethun
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 10 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Todd Bjornethun Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout10-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki opened his tournament campaign with clinical precision, taking Bjornethun to the mat and securing a cross-body armbar at 2:20.
WIN
Minoru Suzuki
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Road To The Championship 5
Oct / 15 / 1994
Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:51)
Oct / 15 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODTech Sub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Founders Clash Main Event • Funaki vs. Suzuki
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Minoru Suzuki
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Minoru Suzuki Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout9-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-profile clash between the two co-founders of Pancrase at the Ryogoku Kokugikan. Funaki swiftly slipped behind Suzuki, sinking in a deep rear-naked choke to render Suzuki unconscious at 1:51.
WIN
Ken Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase – Road To The Championship 4
Sep / 01 / 1994
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (2:30)
Sep / 01 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME2:30
METHODSub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Grudge Rematch Main Event • Funaki vs. Shamrock 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ken Shamrock
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)9-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout8-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dramatically avenged his debut loss to Shamrock in Osaka, reversing a takedown to secure back control and locking in a rear-naked choke to force Shamrock to tap at 2:30.
WIN
Scott Sullivan
United States
United States
Pancrase – Road To The Championship 3
Jul / 26 / 1994
Submission (Heel Hook)
Rnd 1 (0:56)
Jul / 26 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME0:56
METHODSubmission (Heel Hook)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Road To The Championship 3 • Funaki vs. Sullivan
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Scott Sullivan
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)
Tokyo, Japan (Korakuen Hall)Duration1 x 15 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Scott Sullivan Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout7-2-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki immediately executed an ankle drag, wrapping up Sullivan’s leg into a heel hook to finish the bout in only 56 seconds.
LOSS
Jason DeLucia
United States
United States
Pancrase – Road To The Championship 2
Jul / 06 / 1994
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (1:01)
Jul / 06 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:01
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Road To The Championship 2 Main Event • Funaki vs. DeLucia 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Jason DeLucia
Fight Location Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)
Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan (Amagasaki Memorial Park Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 190 lbs
Jason DeLucia Record at Bout (Opponent)5-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout7-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Shock upset in Amagasaki. During an early scramble, DeLucia caught Funaki’s leg and rapidly extended a kneebar, forcing a tap in 61 seconds.
WIN
Gregory Smit
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Road To The Championship 1
May / 31 / 1994
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)
Rnd 1 (1:58)
May / 31 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:58
METHODSub (Rear-Naked Choke)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Budokan Showcase • Funaki vs. Smit 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Gregory Smit
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Gregory Smit Record at Bout (Opponent)2-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki dominated the Dutch fighter at Nippon Budokan, securing a takedown, taking the back, and locking in a rear-naked choke at 1:58.
WIN
Takaku Fuke
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Pancrash! 3
Apr / 21 / 1994
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (6:55)
Apr / 21 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME6:55
METHODSub (Arm-Triangle)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrash! 3 Main Event • Funaki vs. Fuke 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Takaku Fuke
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 195 lbs
Takaku Fuke Record at Bout (Opponent)1-4-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout5-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki systematically dismantled Fuke’s guard across nearly seven minutes before passing to side mount and securing an arm-triangle choke for the victory.
WIN
Vernon White
United States
United States
Pancrase – Pancrash! 2
Mar / 12 / 1994
KO (Knee to the Body)
Rnd 1 (1:13)
Mar / 12 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME1:13
METHODKO (Knee to Body)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Pancrash! 2 Feature • Funaki vs. White 1
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Vernon White
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Vernon White Record at Bout (Opponent)1-2-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout4-1-0
Officials
Ref: Masaaki Hirahara
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki trapped White in the clinch and drove a vicious knee directly into the liver/ribs, crumbling the Lion’s Den fighter for a brutal knockout in 73 seconds.
WIN
Bas Rutten
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Pancrash! 1
Jan / 19 / 1994
Submission (Toe Hold)
Rnd 1 (2:58)
Jan / 19 / 1994
ROUND1
TIME2:58
METHODSubmission (Toe Hold)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Legend vs. Legend • Funaki vs. Rutten 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Bas Rutten
Fight Location Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan (Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 205 lbs
Bas Rutten Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout3-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic first meeting between two MMA pioneers. Funaki avoided Rutten’s lethal palm strikes, dragged the Dutchman to the mat, and cranked a toe hold to submit Rutten at 2:58.
WIN
Kazuo Takahashi
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 4
Dec / 08 / 1993
KO (Palm Strikes and Knees)
Rnd 1 (3:09)
Dec / 08 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME3:09
METHODKO (Strikes/Knees)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 4 Main Event • Funaki vs. Takahashi
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Kazuo Takahashi
Fight Location Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan (Hakata Star Lanes)
Hakata, Fukuoka, Japan (Hakata Star Lanes)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 200 lbs
Kazuo Takahashi Record at Bout (Opponent)1-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout2-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki overwhelmed Takahashi with aggressive striking, connecting with open-hand palm strikes and Thai-clinch knees to score a knockout at 3:09.
WIN
Cees Bezems
Netherlands
Netherlands
Pancrase – Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 3
Nov / 08 / 1993
Submission (Keylock)
Rnd 1 (1:42)
Nov / 08 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME1:42
METHODSubmission (Keylock)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 3 Main Card • Funaki vs. Bezems
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Cees Bezems
Fight Location Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan (Kobe Fashion Mart)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 210 lbs
Cees Bezems Record at Bout (Opponent)0-1-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout1-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki grounded Dutch kickboxer Bezems with ease, quickly isolating the arm from side control to lock in a keylock for the submission at 1:42.
WIN
Ryushi Yanagisawa
Japan
Japan
Pancrase – Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 2
Oct / 14 / 1993
Submission (Kneebar)
Rnd 1 (1:35)
Oct / 14 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME1:35
METHODSubmission (Kneebar)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Hybrid Wrestlers 2 Main Event • Funaki vs. Yanagisawa 1
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ryushi Yanagisawa
Fight Location Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall)
Nagoya, Aichi, Japan (Nagoya Civic Assembly Hall)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ryushi Yanagisawa Record at Bout (Opponent)1-0-0
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout0-1-0
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Funaki secured his first professional MMA victory in dazzling fashion, dropping into a leg entanglement and hyper-extending Yanagisawa’s leg with a kneebar in just 95 seconds.
LOSS
Ken Shamrock
United States
United States
Pancrase – Yes, We Are Hybrid Wrestlers 1
Sep / 21 / 1993
Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke)
Rnd 1 (6:15)
Sep / 21 / 1993
ROUND1
TIME6:15
METHODSub (Arm-Triangle)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
View Dossier
🥊 Historic Pancrase Event 1 Main Event • Funaki vs. Shamrock 1
Pro MMA Debut
Fighter MatchupMasakatsu Funaki vs Ken Shamrock
Fight Location Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)
Urayasu, Chiba, Japan (Tokyo Bay NK Hall)Duration1 x 30 min
Weights Matchup209 lbs vs 215 lbs
Ken Shamrock Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Masakatsu Funaki Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Soichi Hiroto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic main event of the very first Pancrase card that helped birth modern mixed martial arts. In a fierce shoot-fighting contest, American powerhouse Ken Shamrock locked in an arm-triangle choke to submit Funaki at 6:15.
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