Pancrase pulled Hiroto Kishida from its Nov. 8 card, cancelling his fight with Davi Chun, after his arrest over a moped crash; Japanese media also report an alcohol test.
From 2 reports by 2 outletsLatest Japanese media report alcohol test after Kishida's moped crash; Pancrase apologizes 2 outlets
What we know
- Pancrase cancelled the flyweight bout between Hiroto Kishida and Davi Chun at Pancrase 368 on Nov. 8.
- Tarumi police in Hyogo said Kishida hit a car with a moped in Tarumi Ward on Oct. 24 and left the scene; he was arrested on suspicion of failing to maintain safe driving and failing to report an accident.
- Pancrase said it learned of the case through Kishida's gym, that its check produced a report confirming the facts, which it is still verifying, and that it withdrew him given the seriousness; it apologized to the opponent, those involved and the public.
- Pancrase will decide on Kishida's future appearances based on court rulings and how the facts develop.
- Kishida lost a split decision to Ryusei Tokita in the flyweight title fight in May; the Chun fight would have been his first international bout.
Reported, not confirmed
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According to Japanese media cited by Pos-Luta, police found Kishida at home, where a test reportedly indicated alcohol, and he reportedly said he left because he had been drinking; no conviction is reported.
Pos-Luta
Hiroto Kishida was supposed to use Pancrase 368 to restart his title chase against a foreign opponent. Instead the promotion has scrapped the bout entirely, and the fight with Davi Chun is off.
The reason is an arrest. Tarumi police in Hyogo said Kishida was riding a moped on a city road in Tarumi Ward on Oct. 24 when he hit a car and left the scene. He was arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act, specifically failing to maintain safe driving and failing to report an accident. He has not been convicted of anything.
Pancrase responded on Oct. 26. It said it had checked with Kishida's gym and received a report confirming the facts. The promotion said it takes compliance and social responsibility seriously and does not tolerate serious legal violations by its fighters. It added that the facts are still being established, but that given the seriousness it had withdrawn him from the event. It also apologized to Chun, other parties and fans.
The loss is a real one for Kishida's career. He is ranked second at flyweight and was 6-3. He had won back-to-back fights by submission, in December 2025 and March 2026, before losing a split decision over five rounds to Ryusei Tokita for the vacant flyweight title in May. The Chun bout was meant to be his first international fight and a way to bounce back.
Chun, a Brazilian Top Team fighter, was 2-0 going into the matchup. No replacement opponent has been announced, so his plans for Nov. 8 are unclear.
What comes next is open. Pancrase said any future appearances for Kishida on its cards will be decided in light of court rulings and developments in the case, so his return depends on how the legal process plays out.
The reason is an arrest. Tarumi police in Hyogo said Kishida was riding a moped on a city road in Tarumi Ward on Oct. 24 when he hit a car and left the scene. He was arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Act, specifically failing to maintain safe driving and failing to report an accident. He has not been convicted of anything.
Pancrase responded on Oct. 26. It said it had checked with Kishida's gym and received a report confirming the facts. The promotion said it takes compliance and social responsibility seriously and does not tolerate serious legal violations by its fighters. It added that the facts are still being established, but that given the seriousness it had withdrawn him from the event. It also apologized to Chun, other parties and fans.
The loss is a real one for Kishida's career. He is ranked second at flyweight and was 6-3. He had won back-to-back fights by submission, in December 2025 and March 2026, before losing a split decision over five rounds to Ryusei Tokita for the vacant flyweight title in May. The Chun bout was meant to be his first international fight and a way to bounce back.
Chun, a Brazilian Top Team fighter, was 2-0 going into the matchup. No replacement opponent has been announced, so his plans for Nov. 8 are unclear.
What comes next is open. Pancrase said any future appearances for Kishida on its cards will be decided in light of court rulings and developments in the case, so his return depends on how the legal process plays out.
- Summary
- Pancrase pulled Hiroto Kishida from its Nov. 8 card, cancelling his fight with Davi Chun, after his arrest over a moped crash; Japanese media also report an alcohol test.
- Key points (one per line)
- Pancrase cancelled Hiroto Kishida vs. Davi Chun at Pancrase 368 after Kishida's arrest.
Kishida was arrested on suspicion of Road Traffic Act violations after a moped hit a car in Tarumi Ward on Oct. 24.
Japanese media report a test at his home indicated alcohol and that he admitted leaving the scene; he has not been convicted.
Pancrase will decide his future bookings based on court rulings and how the facts develop.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Gong Kakutogi | https://gonkaku.jp/articles/25228
Pos-Luta | https://posluta.com/pancrase-tira-hiroto-kishida-do-card-de-8-de-novembro-apos-prisao-no-japao/
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