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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Ilia Topuria sparring partner urges him to go lighter ahead of Justin Gaethje clash

One of Ilia Topuria’s training partners had to ask the UFC champion to ease up in sparring this month, as “El Matador” prepares to fight at the White House.

On 14 June, Topuria will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje, as the pair clash at an unprecedented event in Washington, DC.

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