Takumi Hamada defeated Joseph Camacho by guillotine choke in a PANCRASE flyweight bout. Hamada was previously stripped of his title for participating in a BREΔ audition without permission. Following the victory, Hamada thanked PANCRASE, his fans, team, and family for their support during his return.
Takumi Hamada made a statement in his return to PANCRASE competition, submitting Joseph Camacho by guillotine choke in a flyweight bout to mark his comeback to the promotion.
The victory carried significant personal weight for Hamada, who had previously been stripped of his PANCRASE flyweight title after participating in a BREΔ audition without the promotion's permission. The title loss represented a steep fall from the top of the division, making his return to the cage a moment of redemption as much as competition.
After the finish, Hamada used his post-fight moment to express gratitude to PANCRASE, his supporters, his team, and his family for standing by him through a difficult period following the title stripping.
Why it matters
- Hamada re-establishes himself as a relevant force in the PANCRASE flyweight division following a high-profile disciplinary setback
- A submission finish by guillotine choke signals that his competitive sharpness remained intact during his time away from the promotion
- His path back toward divisional contention begins with this win, raising questions about where he fits in the flyweight rankings going forward
