UFC fighters coach Kiyashko said Dzyuba was ready to fight Alexander Emelianenko
The coach of the fighters of the Absolute Fighting Championship (UFC) Taras Kiyashko spoke about the reaction of the football player Artem Dziuba to the offer of Alexander Emelianenko to train him in mixed martial arts (MMA). The words of the specialist are quoted by Sport-Express.
“We actually laughed, and Artem immediately said:“ Yes, I’m ready. But first of all, he is now interested in a professional career, ”said Kiyashko. He added that if the striker ended his football career, he would be able to prepare and hold this fight.
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In May 2021, Emelianenko shared his opinion about the striker’s interest in martial arts. “I would like to help him in training. But I won’t fight him. A hand will not be raised against the captain of the national team, ”said the heavyweight.
From August to November 2022, Dzyuba played for the Turkish club Adana Demirspor. As part of the team, he played five matches in which he scored one goal. The striker decided to terminate the contract with the team, as he did not receive enough playing time.
Dziuba is also known for his performances for Spartak and Zenit, with whom he became the national champion four times. Together with the Russian team, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2018 World Cup.
Source: Lenta
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