at 2:26 making him the new K-1 World MAX Champion. On December 15, 2003, Masato fought two more times in semi-contact exhibitions matches for the Wolf Revolution, including a single round of MMA rules against Caol Uno who had fought on UFC before. K-1 WORLD MAX 2004 After defeating three opponents, including Kraus, Masato lost to Buakaw by decision in the tournament finals. The three-round match was a draw and required an extra round to determine a winner. After the match, Masato was sent to the hospital for broken ribs and facial damage. Marriage On February 13, he had a press conference to announce his marriage with his wife Shin Yazawa, a Japanese actress. They said they registered their marriage at the public office on February 11, 2007. He disclosed that he is called "Mākun" by his wife as his nickname. His parents and Musashi also call Masato "Mākun". K-1 WORLD MAX 2007 On October 3, 2007, he participated in his 6th consecutive K-1 World MAX Final held in Tokyo, Japan. In quarter finals he was matched up against the reigning champion Buakaw Por. Pramuk. Near the end of the first round, Masato connected with a left uppercut and right cross combo that knocked Buakaw down. Masato maintained the pace of the fight throughout, and won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/top791.htm |title="Sweet 'n Souwer K-1 World Max Final" Written by Monty DiPietro |accessdate=2007-10-05 |publisher=K-1 grand Prix Website |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070705051857/http://www.k-1.co.jp/k-1gp/top791.htm |archivedate=2007-07-05 }}</ref> In the semis, Masato was paired up against Artur Kyshenko. The first round unfolded with Kyshenko imposing his range and size on Masato, keeping him at bay throwing hard right hands and left hooks. The second round saw Masato pushing the pace with more leg kicks and combinations. At the two-minute mark, Masato threw an overhand right which stunned Kyshenko, and then followed up with a left hook which sent the Ukrainian to the canvas. Kyshenko did not make the count, sending Masato to the finals against the Dutch Shoot boxer Andy Souwer. Masato dominated the first round by throwing body-head combinations and backing Souwer onto the ropes. However, at the end of the round Souwer's methodical leg kicks started to take its toll. In the second the leg kicks were visibly affecting Masato and at the very end, Souwer delivered two knee strikes to the left leg while clinching with Masato which made it obvious that