Pancrase 307: Silva vs. Kintaro - July 21 (OFFICIAL DISCUSSION)

Rafael Silva will defend his Pancrase bantamweight title for the first time on 21 July, when the promotion returns to Studio Coast in Tokyo.

The Brazilian cemented his position at the top of the Pancrase bantamweight division with a sensational first-round finish of Kenta Takizawa at Pancrase 303.

He will now face rising star Yuto Hokamura, a Japanese veteran who comes into the bout riding a four-fight win streak.

In his latest run, Hokamura (12-7-2) finished all four opponents via TKO, the latest being Toshinori Tsunemura, who he put away in the first round at Pancrase 304.