Going back to 2007 when Sofia, Bulgaria hosted the gala evening ICHIGEKI – Professional Karate Kyokushin League. In this super heavyweight bout conducted under the Ichi-Geki rules, the Japanese Takumi Sato is facing the Brazilian Marcio da Silva.
The 22-year-old Japanese had won the Asian kickboxing championship prior to this bout. Meanwhile, the 37-year-old Brazilian is a South American kickboxing champion.