Ariel Mastov

Ariel Mastov (born August 10, 1975 ; Hebrew: אריאל מסטוב‎) is an Israeli kickboxer and former 8 times WPKA Kobukan Karate champion, currently competing in K-1 fighting circuit.[1]

Ariel Mastov
Born (1975-02-04) February 4, 1975
Uzbek SSR, Soviet Union
Other namesThe Shadow
Nationality Israeli
Height1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight95 kg (209 lb; 15.0 st)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleKobukan karate
Fighting out ofLos Angeles, California, U.S.
TeamLegends Gym
Years active1999–present
Kickboxing record
Total13
Wins11
By knockout7
Losses2
By knockout1

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.[1]

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).[2]

Titles
  • 2000-2005 WPKA Japan Karate Heavyweight champion
  • 1999-2000 WPKA Israel Karate Heavyweight champion

Kickboxing record (Incomplete)
11 Wins (7 (T)KO's, 4 decisions), 2 Losses (1 (T)KO, 1 decision)
Date Result Opponent Event Method Round Time
2008-09-12 Loss Freddy Kemayo K-1 Slovakia 2008, Bratislava, Slovakia TKO (Doctor stoppage) 1 N/A
08/11/2007 Win Petr Vondracek K-1 World GP 2007 in Las Vegas KO (Spinning heel kick) 3 1:52
08/12/2006 Loss Michael McDonald K-1 World Grand Prix 2006 in Las Vegas II Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
04/27/2003 Win Shinichi Hasegawa 18th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan Decision 3 3:00
10/14/2002 Win John Dickson 17th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan KO (Punches) 1 N/A
10/14/2002 Win Shinichi Hasegawa 17th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan Decision 3 3:00
03/31/2002 Win Thomas Sims 16th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan Decision 3 3:00
03/26/2000 Win Thomas Sims 14th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan KO (Punches) 3 N/A
03/26/2000 Win Roman Monastirsky 14th WPKA Kobukan Karate championships, Japan Decision 3 3:00

See also

References
  1. Di Pietro, Monty. "K-1 World GP - Press Conference". www.k-1.co.jp. Archived from the original on 29 December 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
  2. Afromowitz, Mike. "K-1 World Grand Prix 2007 In Las Vegas: Mastov Replaces Absent Arrab". prokarateweekly.com. Archived from the original on November 13, 2008. Retrieved 2007-11-30.
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