Pancrase 361: Saika vs. Barbosa is a mixed martial arts event to be held by Pancrase Japan on March 14, 2026 at the Yokohama Budokan in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
Fight Card
Main Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Lightweight Tatsuya Saika vs. Rafael Barbosa 155 lbs Lightweight Championship
Women's Flyweight Shizuka Sugiyama vs. Ayane Wada 125 lbs Women's Flyweight Championship
Strawweight Kanji Funada vs. Yuta Miyazawa 115 lbs Strawweight Championship
Flyweight Seiichiro Ito vs. Joseph Camacho 125 lbs
Flyweight Tomoki Otsuka vs. Satoru Enomoto 125 lbs
Welterweight Yura Naito vs. Gabriel Levan 170 lbs
Bantamweight Mahiro Yamaki vs. Daiki Arata 135 lbs
Lightweight Daichi Kamiya vs. Kazuki Kasai 155 lbs
Lightweight Tokitaka Nakanishi vs. Guilherme Nakagawa 155 lbs
Featherweight Shosuke Kinoshita vs. Jae Young Shin 145 lbs
Flyweight Hiroto Kishida vs. Genta Shindo 125 lbs
Featherweight Takuma Okada vs. Hiroto Shimizu 145 lbs
Flyweight Ayumu Kan vs. Taiga Tanimura 125 lbs
Middleweight Akira Hirata vs. Genpei Hayashi 185 lbs
Strawweight Takafumi Ato vs. Shunma Sasaki 115 lbs
Background
The Yokohama Reconquista: Three Titles on the Line at Pancrase 361!
The historic Yokohama Budokan is set to become a cathedral of high-stakes combat as Pancrase returns to its roots with a triple-header of championship warfare. On March 14, 2026, Pancrase 361: Saika vs. Barbosa stands as a definitive moment for the promotion, bridging the gap between Japanese tradition and global evolution. In a ring where legends like Bas Rutten and Ken Shamrock once forged their legacies, a new generation of warriors prepares to enter the "King of Pancrase" lineage.
The Main Event: A Lightweight Collision for the Crown
At the summit of the card, the Lightweight King of Pancrase title is on the line as the explosive Tatsuya Saika looks to defend his throne against the dangerous Brazilian challenger Rafael Barbosa. Saika has become a symbol of modern Japanese power, known for a terrifying knockout ratio and a "kill or be killed" style that has electrified the Yokohama faithful.
However, in Rafael "Coxinha" Barbosa, he faces a battle-hardened veteran of the international circuit. Barbosa brings a sophisticated Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu pedigree paired with a diverse striking arsenal that has seen him navigate the toughest shark tanks in South America and beyond. This 155-pound encounter is a quintessential study in "raw power vs. technical versatility," where the winner won't just walk away with the belt, they will establish themselves as the premier lightweight in the Pacific Rim.
Championship Double-Header: Flyweight and Strawweight Gold
The championship intensity doesn't stop at the lightweights. The Women’s Flyweight Queen of Pancrase title is contested in a fascinating clash of generations as the legendary Shizuka Sugiyama meets the surging Ayane Wada. Sugiyama, a pioneer of the sport in Japan, brings decades of experience into the cage against the youthful hunger and relentless pace of Wada.
Simultaneously, the 115-pound division sees a tactical masterpiece in the making as Kanji Funada and Yuta Miyazawa battle for the Strawweight King of Pancrase title. In a division defined by breakneck speed and elite-level transitions, this bout serves as a definitive sorting hat for the lightest men in the promotion. With two vacant or contested thrones on the line, the pressure to deliver a legacy-defining performance has never been higher.
International Warfare and the Rising Guard
The depth of Pancrase 361 is further underscored by a series of high-stakes matchups across the weight classes. The flyweight division sees a cross-continental clash as Seiichiro Ito tests his grappling against Guam’s Joseph Camacho, while surging prospect Tomoki Otsuka meets the veteran Satoru Enomoto. The welterweight ranks feature a heavy-hitting encounter between Yura Naito and Gabriel Levan, a fight many insiders are tipping for "Fight of the Night" honors.
From the lightweight return of Kazuki Kasai to the featherweight duel between Shosuke Kinoshita and South Korea’s Jae Young Shin, every athlete on this card is fighting for more than just a win. In the Yokohama crucible, they are fighting for the prestige of the Pancrase name and the opportunity to catch the eye of global scouts. Whether it is a legend like Genpei Hayashi moving to middleweight or a rising flyweight like Hiroto Kishida, every exchange is a declaration of intent, and every finish is a step toward immortality in the most historic organization in Japanese MMA.
