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“There’s no place for hugging” - Martyna Dominczak describes her unique relationship with coach-turned-husband Maciej

Unlike most fighters who balance their professional and personal life, Polish striking sensation Martyna Dominczak enjoys the best of both worlds.She's been training with her head coach, Maciej Dominczak, at Legion Glogow for years. Little did she know that the relationship would eventually blossom into something more.The pair have since...

“There’s no place for hugging” - Martyna Dominczak describes her unique relationship with coach-turned-husband Maciej

Unlike most fighters who balance their professional and personal life, Polish striking sensation Martyna Dominczak enjoys the best of both worlds.She's been training with her head coach, Maciej Dominczak, at Legion Glogow for years. Little did she know that the relationship would eventually blossom into something more.The pair have since tied the knot after exchanging vows in an intimate ceremony in September.As the 23-year-old prepares for her atomweight Muay Thai showdown with Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom at ONE Fight Night 38 on Dec. 5, Dominczak shared how she balances love and championship ambition. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostShe detailed in an exclusive interview with ONE Championship:"The relationship is sometimes a little bit hard, but we separate these roles. At home, we are a wife and husband. We love each other, we take care of each other, and we can talk about many problems and many things. We can show our emotions."Dominczak continued:“But at the gym, we are coach and fighter, so there's no place for hugging or kissing between rounds. We focus on my opponent, on me, on how to make me a better fighter. He's really hard on me in training, but I'm not complaining because I know we have a more important goal, so everything is there for a reason."Martyna Dominczak fights for her country at ONE Fight Night 38Martyna Dominczak is fueled not just by personal ambitions but also by bringing pride and glory to Poland.The 23-year-old overcame the odds to reach the world's largest martial arts organization.Now facing 'The Queen' Phetjeeja, Dominczak knows a big win puts her on a path to a world title shot."I was the first Polish fighter contracted in ONE, and my plan is to be the first Polish ONE World Champion. It's my dream. It's my goal. I have to believe in this if I want this," she told ONE. Don't miss ONE Fight Night 38, emanating from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. This event streams live in U.S. primetime exclusively on Prime Video for North American viewers.

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