Biography

Name: Zabit Samedov
Nickname: "Maugli"
Citizenship: Georgia
Nationality:Azerbaijanian
Residing: Belarus, Minsk
Date of birth: on June, 21st, 1984
Growth: 183 sm
Weight: 95 kg
Style: muaj-thaw,kickboxing

Zabit Samedov is was born in Georgia, village Dzhandari, on June, 21st, 1984 in the Azerbaijan family.

From the childhood Zabit is interested in in films Jean-Klod Van Dam took part. Its style caratee with masterful possession of feet and with invariable display of classical "twine" has made indelible impression upon the little boy. "Bloody sports", "Self-wolf", "Kikbokser", "Double blow", "the Universal soldier" and many other films with participation of the Belgian actor have generated proof desire not only to comprehend fighting arts, but also to act in film.

In 9 years the father of Zabit took him away in kickboxing section where the boy began to be engaged under the direction of Azis Dursunov. On coincidence of circumstances in 10 years the family moved to Belarus, as well as his trainer.

It is at first hammered continues to train and master skill of a kickboxing at Azisa Dursunova. However later (about 99 years) starts to be engaged in club "Чинук" under the direction of the first world champion on Thai boxing among professionals from the countries of the former USSR. - Dmitry Pjasetskogo.

Zabit showed firmness and persistence, as well as his super-hero Van Dam give, when all went home and the hall became empty, the boy remained and some more hours studied in receptions and fulfilled already mastered.

Amateur and professional open-cast mines of Samedov developed in parallel. On fans it in 2000 has won a world cup on taiboxing (WAKO), and in 2001 became the champion of Europe on muaj-thaw (IFMA). As the professional Zabit acted in show of Moscow promotion company "Arbat" (about 30 fights), in 2002-2003 has won some tournaments on a kickboxing. He has as won a cup "Arbat" ("Survival") in 2003, as well as "the Crystal" cup ("16 best CIS")2004.

His victory in 2004 in the amateur World championship on taiboxing (WAKO) became considerable event. In 2005 Samedov has won the first title among professionals, becoming the champion of Europe on a kickboxing (WBKF) in a category to 93 kg. It became more important than the title that it has got in fight with authoritative Ukrainian fighter Maxim Neledvoj. After has successfully defended a title of Europe.

2006 became especially successful for Samedov. At first, in the spring, he became the winner of both amateur World championships on muaj-thaw (WMF and IFMA) in a category to 86 kg.

Since August the Zabit's dream to act in К-1 has started to be carried out

Serially he has won two "rating" tournaments in Hungary and Latvia, and in superfight within the limits of the Czech tournament has won the Canadian veteran Michael MakDonald.

In 2007 Samedov had time to win one more tournament in France and to be lighted on the Japanese arena in Yokohama, having won Tsujoshi Nakasako.

On August, 11th in Las - Vegas took place already traditional tournament from series K-1 WORLD GP 2007 where "Maugli Samedov"
In the ending he has conceded to Dug Wanny, though it was not agree with the decision of judges. For this reason the match-revenge in Amsterdam where Zabit has been appointed his won.

On February, 9th, 2008 in Budapest Zabit's contender was Brazilian Vitor Miranda. 3-raund fight by the decision of judges has come to the end with a victory of Samedov. Thus, "Maugli" has acquired the right to fight in a final stage which passed in April in Amsterdam where has again won fights.

On July, 13th, 2008 (K-1 WORLD GP 2008) in Taiwan Zabit has beaten the millionaire from Los Angeles - Rej Sefo. Rej Sefo is more senior Zabit for 14 years, besides the new Zealander was heavier on 22 kg, but nevertheless competent tactics "Maugli" has led to success. His speed in a combination to sharp blows of both hands deserves admiration. The majority of its fights came to an end with knockouts.

In the end of September Seoul (K-1 WORLD GP 2008 IN SEOUL FINAL16) won Fabiano Yes Silvu.
On May, 23rd the Belarus fighter became Zabit Samedov by the winner of the official qualifying tournament K-1 World Grand Prix 2009 which have passed in the Polish city of Lodz This victory has allowed Zabit to enter into number of participants of September tournament in Korea K-1 WGP Final16.

Other information
Into free time from trainings Zabit likes to play football.