Japanese fighter Masato won the K1 World Max 2003 final this past weekend (Saturday July 5, 2003). The

K-1 World Max features fighters at 154 lbs and under. 

American Duane "Bang" Ludwig participated in the event and won his first match by knock out over Kozo

Takeda before succumbing to finalist Albert Kraus in the semi's. Masato defeated Kraus by second round

TKO.

(7/8/03)