★ HOW OLD IS MASATO?
Masato is 47 years old, born March 10, 1979 in Japan · Pisces.
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About
Masato Kobayashi is a Japanese retired welterweight kickboxer born in 1979. Known professionally as Masato, he won the K-1 WORLD MAX World tournament twice—in 2003 and 2008—and held the ISKA World Welterweight Oriental Rules title. He also reached the K-1 final as runner-up in 2004 and 2007 before transitioning to work as an executive producer for K-1 in 2012. A Pisces with Life Path 3, Masato channeled competitive discipline into creative leadership.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Masato Kobayashi (魔裟斗) is a Japanese retired welterweight kickboxer born March 10, 1979. He competed under the ring name Masato and secured major titles across two decades of professional fighting. His signature achievement came through the K-1 WORLD MAX World tournament, which he won in 2003 and again in 2008, cementing his status as one of kickboxing's elite strikers. The ISKA World Welterweight Oriental Rules championship also bears his name. Beyond tournament victories, Masato reached the K-1 final stage as runner-up in both 2004 and 2007, demonstrating consistent world-class performance. As a Pisces born in the Year of the Goat, Masato embodied the sign's blend of intuitive athleticism and resilience. His life path number 3 suggests a creative communicator, which he proved when he transitioned into the sport's executive side. In May 2012, prior to the K-1 Rising event in Madrid, Masato shifted from active competition to work as an executive producer for K-1, applying his ring knowledge to event development. Japanese kickboxers of his generation operated in a merit-based global competition structure, with K-1 serving as the sport's highest-level tournament.
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Trivia
- Masato won the K-1 WORLD MAX World tournament twice—in 2003 and 2008—making him one of the tournament's most decorated champions.
- He held the ISKA World Welterweight Oriental Rules title, one of kickboxing's most respected regional championships.
- Before retiring from active competition, Masato reached the K-1 World MAX final as runner-up in 2004 and 2007.
- In 2012, he transitioned to the business side of K-1, becoming an executive producer for the organization.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Communicator
Expressive and creative. Masato gravitate to performance, writing, and social platforms where personality compounds the work.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 3 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Masato?
- Masato is 47 years old (born March 10, 1979).
- When is Masato's birthday?
- Masato was born on March 10, 1979.
- What is Masato's zodiac sign?
- Masato is a Pisces, born March 10, 1979.
- What is Masato's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Masato was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Masato from?
- Masato is from Japan.
- What does Masato do?
- Masato is a actor.
- Is Masato still alive?
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