Masato

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Masato boxer
Data
Birth Name Masato Kobayashi
Weight class 70 kg
nationality Japanese
birthday March 10, 1979
place of birth Kashiwa
size 1.74 m
Combat Statistics
Struggles 57
Victories 49
Knockout victories 23
Defeats 6th
draw 2
No value 0

Masato ( Jap. 魔裟斗 , actually 小林雅人 , Kobayashi Masato * 10. March 1979 in Kashiwa , Chiba Prefecture ) is a professional Japanese kickboxer and K-1 World Max Champion in 2003 and 2008. Masato was as Masato Kobayashi in Chiba , Japan born . He played his first professional fight in March 1997, which he won in the first round by knockout . Masato is known for his systematic attacks, technical precision and excellent boxing skills. Until now he has not been knocked out in a professional match. He also starred in films including IZO , Buyuden , Shamo - The Ultimate Fighter , Dead or Alive 2, and Shukyoku Ninja . He is married to the Japanese actress Shin Yazawa.

K-1 career

Masato has participated in all K-1 World Max Finals since 2002. He won the K-1 World Max final tournament in 2003 after defeating Albert Kraus in the final.

In October 2007 Masato took part in the K-1 World Max Finals in Tokyo for the sixth time in a row . In the quarterfinals he met last year's winner Buakaw Por. Pramuk . Both were traded alongside Andy Souwer as favorites to win the title. Shortly before the end of the first round, Masato Buakaw was able to hit the ground for the first time in his career. Masato fought the rest of the fight at the same high speed and achieved a point victory. His opponent in the semifinals, Artur Kyshenko , fought a strong first round. Masato knocked him out in the second round. He was in the final against Andy Souwer. In the first round Masato Souwer caused big problems with his offensive fighting style. Andy Souwer, who often fights very wait-and-see in the first round and analyzes his opponents, increased the pace in the second round. He tried to force a TKO with low kicks and Masato's legs, which had already been affected in the two previous fights, showed serious impact. Masato did not compete for the third round, leaving Souwer to win.

In the qualification for the K-1 World Max Finals 2008 Masato was able to prevail against the trained boxer Virgil Kalakoda in the third round with a knockout. He won the final against Artur Kyshenko (Ext.1R Decision 3-0).

title

  • 2008 K-1 World Max Champion
  • 2007 K-1 World Max finalist
  • 2004 K-1 World Max finalist
  • 2003 K-1 World Max Champion
  • 2003 K-1 World Max Japan Champion
  • 2002 K-1 World Max third place
  • 2000 ISKA World Oriental Welterweight Champion
  • 1999 All Japan Kickboxing Federation Welterweight Champion

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personal data
SURNAME Masato
ALTERNATIVE NAMES 魔 裟 斗 (Japanese); 小林 雅人 (maiden name, Japanese); Kobayashi Masato (maiden name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Japanese kickboxer
DATE OF BIRTH March 10, 1979
PLACE OF BIRTH Kashiwa , Chiba Prefecture, Japan