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Zabit Samedov
Q: You finally made it to the WGP Opening Round.
A: That fs right. I waited for 3 years, so I am incredibly happy.
Q: What has everyone around you been saying?
A: Everyone is really excited for me. Particularly as I have such a big name for my opponent.
Q: How did you feel when you heard it was Badr Hari?
A: I didn ft mind. I was happy to fight anyone.
Q: So you had hi in mind already?
A: I didn ft think about him, I just didn ft mind who I would face. I did believe it would be one of the stars though.
Q: What sort of fight do you think it will be?
A: I expect it will be a really exciting match. It is the final match of the night, so I will do everything to win it by knockout.
Q: So the main event position is important for you?
A: Of course. It is the main position of the biggest event that everyone is looking forward to it. Last year I fought in the reserve fight in Korea, and there was almost no audience there to see the fight, and the fight itself wasn ft the best.
Q: So you look motivated for this fight as well.
A: My motivation is very high right now.
Q: Have you seen the fight where Hari knocks out Semmy?
A: Yeah.
Q: What did you think?
A: Semmy is a completely different type of fighter, so I didn ft think much. You can ft compare Semmy and me in any way.
Q: You don ft worry that Hari fs old form might be coming back.
A: That is why he is the number 1 fighter in K-1 now. Beating him is the main goal. Fighting with someone like Hari will be exciting. Hopefully I can take his baton and carry on with it.
Q: Most of the fans believe Badr will win. What do you think?
A: After our fight everyone fs opinion will change. Other than my fans that is. Their feeling will be confirmed.
Q: If you take out Badr, do you think it will lead you to the crown?
A: That fs right.
Q: Do you have anything you fd like to say to Badr Hari?
A: I fm waiting for you Badr.