Ilia Topuria criticized for going hard on sparring partners

Footage has emerged of Ilia Topuria working aggressively with sparring partners during training sessions. The video shows Topuria landing hard uppercuts, straight rights, and left hooks to the liver on his training partners. His sparring partners are reportedly asking him to work more lightly during sessions. The footage highlights concerns about training intensity and sparring partner safety. This type of hard sparring can be controversial in combat sports, with many arguing for lighter technical work to preserve both the fighter's and partners' health during training camps.