Ariel Mastov


Ariel Mastov is an Israeli kickboxer and former 8 times WPKA Kobukan Karate champion, currently competing in K-1 fighting circuit.

Biography and career

Ariel Mastov was born in Uzbekistan and grew up in Ashdod, Israel. In 2003 he immigrated to the United States, settling in Los Angeles, California. He is training at Legends Gym in Hollywood.
On August 12, 2006 Mastov made his K-1 debut at K-1 World GP 2006 in Las Vegas II against Michael McDonald as a late substitute for scheduled fighter Jeremy Williams who was not cleared to fight by Nevada State Athletic Commission. Mastov lost the bout via unanimous decision.
On August 11, 2007 Ariel was scheduled to participate on his second K-1 tournament at K-1 World GP 2007 in Las Vegas, but due to last minute pullout by Chalid Arrab he was replaced to fight Petr Vondracek on one of the Superfights, winning the bout by KO.

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