These days, Ukrainian tennis star Dayana Yastremska has been consistently sharing photos with her boyfriend, looking proud and very much in love. His name is David Allakhverdiev, and he is a tough guy, an MMA fighter!
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Dayana Yastremska beams with pride as her fighter boyfriend claims the belt
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Yastremska’s latest photo carousel shows the couple holding hands as they stroll through New York, where the WTA player is getting ready to play the US Open. Just before landing in the Big Apple, the 25-year-old was in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, supporting her boyfriend at LFA 214, a mixed martial arts event staged by the Legacy Fighting Alliance. She spoke with glowing pride about his heart, his discipline, and his quiet fire. She added that her own experience on the world stage could help him grow mentally, emotionally, and tactically. Far from home in Ukraine, the pair are navigating two elite careers together.
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Allakhverdiev walked into the cage and 30 seconds later walked out with a title belt after a knockout victory. What happened next was pure romance. He wrapped the belt around Yastremska, a fitting gesture since she has been deeply invested in his success and career.
The tennis star was very engaged in the event, even interpreting her boyfriend’s interviews. She was not stealing the spotlight, though, since the MMA crowd and journalists initially had no idea she was a famous athlete.
Who is David Allakhverdiev?
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David Allakhverdiev is a 23-year-old Ukrainian-Israeli and Azerbaijani fighter who is quickly making a name for himself in the MMA world. He is the LFA Middleweight World Champion.
How long have they been dating?
As Dayana revealed in an interview at LFA 214, she has known David for five years. They started dating last year.
