Description: (Japanese Retired Welterweight Kickboxer)
Masato Kobayashi is a highly accomplished Japanese retired welterweight kickboxer known for his impressive achievements in the sport. He notably held the title of ISKA World Welterweight Oriental Rules champion and clinched victory in the prestigious K-1 WORLD MAX World tournament in both 2003 and 2008. Masato also finished as the runner-up in the K-1 World MAX World tournament in 2004 and 2007. Following his retirement from active competition, he transitioned to a role as an executive producer for K-1, further contributing to the sport's growth and development.