Makhachev, Emelianenko, and Shestakov Arrive in Tashkent for Sambo World Championship
Both fighters trained in sambo before achieving success in MMA, and their arrival will draw more fan attention to the tournament.
Ahead of the Sambo World Championship, President of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Vasily Shestakov and MMA stars Islam Makhachev and Fyodor Emelianenko arrived in Tashkent.
The world championship will take place from November 6 to 8 at the Olympic Village in the Uzbek capital. Athletes from 101 countries will come to Tashkent, and around 700 sambists will compete for championship medals.
Tashkent is hosting one of the main tournaments of the season in this sport. The three days of competition will serve as a test of strength at the global level for participants, while for Uzbek sambists, it will be a chance to perform in front of their home fans.
