Mehdi Zatout

Mehdi Zatout (born January 1, 1983) is a retired French–Algerian Muay Thai kickboxer.[1][2][3] He is an ISKA world, WMC world and WBC Muay Thai world and diamond champion.[4]

Mehdi Zatout
Born (1983-01-01) January 1, 1983
Paris, France
Other namesDiamond Heart
ResidenceBangkok, Thailand
NationalityFrench
Algerian
Height1.74 m (5 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Weight65.0 kg (143.3 lb; 10.24 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
StyleMuay Thai, Kickboxing
StanceSouthpaw
Fighting out ofBangkok, Thailand
TeamVenum Training Camp
TrainerKamel Jemel
Years active1994-2022
Kickboxing record
Total120
Wins79
By knockout26
Losses40
Draws1
Other information
Notable studentsAlaverdi Ramazanov, Adam Noi, Nabil Anane, Zehra Doğan

Early life

Zatout started Muay Thai when he was 10 years old. He was hooked instantly, and just two years later, his dedication to the “art of eight limbs” brought him to the Sit-Or camp in Pattaya, Thailand.[5][6]

Over the course of his career spanning more than 20 years, Zatout would go on to travel to Thailand more than 50 times to train and compete, amassing over 100 competitive bouts under kickboxing and Muay Thai rules.[7]

Zatout won two national titles in France, a European championship, and two world titles. He is owner of the Venum Training Camp in Thailand.[8][9]

Career

International Sport Karate Association

In 2013 Zatout won ISKA world title.[10]

World Muaythai Council

In 2008 and 2009 Zatout won the WMC Eroupian and world title.[11]

WBC Muay Thai

On September 7, 2013 Zatout won the featherweight world title.[12]

On May 14, 2022 Zatout won the featherweight diamond title.[13]

ONE Championship

Zatout was next scheduled to fight for the ONE Bantamweight Kickboxing World Championship against champion Capitan Petchyindee Academy at ONE Championship: Revolution on September 24, 2021.[14] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.[15]

On October 22, 2022 Zatout won Asa Ten Pow by KO in first round in the ONE on Prime Video 3 and has been retired.[16][17][18]

Championships and awards

Muay Thai

  • World Boxing Council Muaythai
    • 2013 WBC -66.7kg World Championship
    • 2022 WBC -66.7kg Diamond Championship

Kickboxing

Fight record
Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
79 wins (25 (T)KO's), 40 losses, 1 draws
Date Result OpponentEventLocation MethodRoundTime
2022-10-22WinUnited States Asa Ten PowONE on Prime Video 3Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaTKO (Retirement)13:00
2022-05-14WinThailand Saensiri JPowerRoofPhuketVenum Fight, Rajadamnern StadiumBangkok, ThailandTKO (Punches)4
Won the WBC Muaythai Welterweight Diamond Championship.
2021-09-24LossThailand Capitan Petchyindee AcademyONE Championship: RevolutionKallang, SingaporeDecision (Unanimous)53:00
For the ONE Championship Bantamweight Kickboxing World Title.
2020-08-14WinFrance Leo PintoONE Championship: No Surrender 2Bangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2020-01-10WinChina Han ZihaoONE Championship: A New TomorrowBangkok, ThailandDecision (Split)33:00
2018-10-06LossThailand Nong-O GaiyanghadaoONE Championship: Kingdom of HeroesBangkok, ThailandDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2018-06-29LossThailand Tukkatatong PetpayataiONE Championship: Spirit of a WarriorYangon, MyanmarDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2016-01-23LossFrance Morgan AdrarBurning SeriesArbent, FranceDecision33:00
For the WBC -67kg World Title.
2015-11-28WinTurkey Yetkin OzkulVenum Victory World Series 2015 [19]Paris, FranceDecision33:00
2014-09-09LossEngland Liam HarrisonSmash 10Liverpool, EnglandDecision53:00
For the WBC Thai World Title (66kg).
2014-01-25LossFrance Houcine BennouiLa Ligue des GladiateursParis, FranceDecision (unanimous)53:00
2013-10-11LossFrance Fabio PincaWARRIORS NIGHT 2[20]FranceDecision53:00
2013-09-07WinThailand Singmanee KaewsamritMillennium Team FightFranceDecision53:00
Wins the WBC Muaythai World Welterweight title (147 lbs).
2013-02-14LossThailand Sak KaoponlekBest Of Siam 3Paris, FranceDecision33:00
2012-06-14LossThailand SaenchaiBest of SiamParis, FranceDecision53:00
2010-03-13LossThailand Sagetdao PetpayathaiFrance VS ThaïlandeBagnolet, FranceDecision53:00
2009-11-07WinUnited Kingdom Andy TrasherMSA Muay Thai Premier LeagueBolton, United KingdomDecision53:00
Wins the WMC European title (147 lbs).
2009-07-11LossFrance Houcine BennouiDiamond Fight World Tour 2Marrakech, MoroccoTKO (Referee Stoppage)
2009-06-20LossFrance Mustapha YoucefLe Grand DéfiLevallois Perret, FranceDecision53:00
2009-03-26WinTurkey AricanLes Stars Du RingLevallois Perret, FranceDecision53:00
2008-12-20DrawFrance Amadou BaK1 SurvivorParis, FranceDraw53:00
2008-11-06WinThailand Rit KaewsamritMuay ThaiLevallois Perret, FranceKO3
2008-06-07WinBelgium Tarik MahillonLe choc des boxesParis, FranceKO1
2008-04-30LossBelarus Andrei KulebinW.M.C. I-1 World GP '08, Semi FinalsKowloon, Hong KongDecision (Unanimous)33:00
2008-04-30WinUnited States Raul LlopisWMC I-1 World Muay Thai Grand Prix Quarter FinalsKowloon, Hong KongDecision53:00
2007-11-29WinFrance Charles FrançoisGala in CoubertinParis, FranceTKO (referee stoppage)3
2007-04-20WinThailand Tanwanhek DomenlekLe défi des championsLevallois Perret, FranceDecision53:00
2007-02-17WinFrance Houcine BennouiLa Nuit des TitansTours, FranceDecision (Unanimous)53:00
2007-01-27WinFrance Guillaume MautzGala de SaumurSaumur, FranceKO (Throw)4
2006-12-04LossThailand Gomenlek Tor SilchaiKing's BirthdayBangkok, ThailandDecision53:00
2006-04-29WinFrance Anthony EtcheverryFinales Golden Cup 2006Paris, FranceTKO (Referee Stoppage)3
2006-03-25WinFrance Hakim BenzouacChampionnat de France : 1/2 finaleParis, FranceTKO (Doctor Stoppage)5
2006-02-11WinFrance Anthony EtcheverryMuay ThaiVannes, FranceTKO3
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

References
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