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. == Titles ==