(Lineal championships fascinate me, so we’ll be taking a look at some promotions of years past, and track the lineage of their championships.)
Sengoku Middleweight Championship: Anderson Silva
Anderson Silva def. Chael Sonnen [July 7, 2012, UFC 148] Chael Sonnen def. Brian Stann [October 8, 2011, UFC 136] Brian Stann def. Jorge Santiago [May 28, 2011, UFC 130] Jorge Santiago def. Kazuo Misaki [January 4, 2009, Sengoku no Ran 2009]
Sengoku Welterweight Championship: Akihiro Murayama
Akihiro Murayama def. Keita Nakamura [September 23, 2011, Shooto: Shootor’s Legacy 4] Keita Nakamura def. Yasubey Enomoto [December 30, 2010, Sengoku Soul of Fight]
Sengoku Lightweight Championship: Gilbert Melendez
Gilbert Melendez def. Shinya Aoki [April 17, 2010, Strikeforce: Nashville] Shinya Aoki def. Mizuto Hirota [December 31, 2009, Dynamite 2009] Mizuto Hirota def. Satoru Kitaoka [August 2, 2009, Sengoku 9]
Sengoku Featherweight Championship: Ricardo Lamas
Ricardo Lamas def. Hatsu Hioki [June 22, 2012, UFC on FX: Maynard vs. Guida] Hatsu Hioki def. Marlon Sandro [December 30, 2010, Sengoku Soul of Fight]
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