Ariel Mastov (born August 10, 1975 ; ) 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 (spinning heel kick). Titles 2000-2005 WPKA Japan Karate Heavyweight champion 1999-2000 WPKA Israel Karate Heavyweight champion Kickboxing record (Incomplete) See also List of male kickboxers List of K-1 Events References External links Official K-1 website Ariel Mastov K-1 profile Official WPKA Kobukan website 1975 births Living people Heavyweight kickboxers Israeli expatriates in the United States Israeli male karateka Israeli male kickboxers Israeli people of Uzbekistani-Jewish descent Jewish Israeli sportspeople Uzbekistani emigrants to Israel Uzbekistani Jews Soviet emigrants to Israel Soviet Jews