July 5th will be the first K-1 WORLD MAX that is truly without Masato so it is no surprise then that the hunt for his successor is in full force but FEG are indicating that it will not be at 70kg.
The card is a joint event between the K-1 WORLD MAX 2010 70kg GP Final 16 and 63kg Japan GP Final but the 70 kg Final 16 has been split with the majority of the fights to take place in Europe later in the year.
So in this new generation of fighters will we find a Masato? After the break, my preview and predictions.