This is a list of Shooto world champions at each weight class.
On January 1, 2015, weight limits were changed to the divisions established by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
Manabu Yamada on July 23, 19923. drew with Satoshi Honma on November 27, 1992 1. def.
Egan Inoue on May 9, 20032. drew with Dustin Denes on July 9, 2004 1. def.
Carlos Alexandre Pereira on August 6, 2010 Weight limit of 77.1 kg (170 lb) The weight limit was 77 kg (169.8 lb) prior to January 1, 2015.
Akira Kikuchi on February 17, 2007 Weight limit of 70.3 kg (155 lb) The weight limit was 70 kg (154.3 lb) prior to January 1, 2015.
Hiroyuki Abe on December 14, 2002 5. drew with Stephen Palling on August 10, 2003 6. def.
Hanzo Tanaka on December 2, 2023 Weight limit of 61.2 kg (135 lb) The weight limit was 60 kg (132.3 lb) prior to January 1, 2015.
Yo Saito on November 17, 2018 Weight limit of 56.7 kg (125 lb) The weight limit was 56 kg (123.5 lb) prior to January 1, 2015.
The following includes all Shooto champions who were able to consecutively defend their title three times or more.
Fighters with the same number of title defenses are listed chronologically.
Fighters who have won championships in multiple weight classes.