Dzyuba Reveals His Support During the Khabib vs. McGregor Showdown

The 36-year-old renowned Russian footballer **Artyom Dzyuba**, who currently plays as a forward for the club «Akron,» revealed which fighter he supported during the match between compatriot **Khabib Nurmagomedov** and Irishman **Conor McGregor** that took place in October 2018 at UFC 229. The fight ended with Khabib winning via submission in the fourth round.

«I was genuinely cheering for Khabib because I’m the kind of person who always roots for my fellow countrymen. I’ve always found Conor intriguing for his flamboyance. Everyone acknowledges that he has truly become a legend by elevating the sport and bringing it to a new financial level. People are well aware of UFC; you mention ‘Conor McGregor,’ and everyone knows who he is. That’s the nature of the game—when you’re winning, you’re untouchable and at the top of the world, but a single loss can turn you into a laughingstock. It’s literally the difference between being a king and a fool. However, he hasn’t really diminished in stature; he’s acting in movies and running his own whiskey brand,» Dzyuba shared in an **interview** on journalist Adam Zubayraev’s YouTube channel.