The event featured an array of talent, from new comers making their professional debut to seasoned International veterans. The event showcased such talent as Bodog veteran Amanda Buckner, Smack girl’s Takayo Hashi along with FFF own LW champion Roxy Madafferi.
HIROSHIMA, April 9, 2008 -- Twenty-nine year-old Japanese kickboxer Masato out-punched South African boxer Virgil Kalakoda to emerge victorious tonight in the Main Event at the World Max '08 Final 16 Tournament in Hiroshima.
Held before a sellout crowd at the Saitama Super Arena -- with millions of Japanese television viewers watching live -- DREAM.1 featured seven qualification bouts in the DREAM Lightweight (70 kg/154 lbs) class, along with a trio of open-weight fights.
At the beginning of every fight a lucky fan was selected through a raffle, given a ringside seat and given the opportunity to win money depending on how the fight was won.
