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Russian lightweight Nikita Kulshin (9-0 MMA), Justin Gaethje's primary sparring partner for his upcoming fight with Ilia Topuria, has provided an extensive look inside the preparation camp. Kulshin described Gaethje training at altitude in Arvada, Colorado, working grappling roughly two to three hours per week, and throwing low kicks in sparring without full power — possibly due to a nagging injury. He also noted that Gaethje and coach Trevor Wittman paid him generously, with Wittman writing personal checks beyond the agreed amount, and that Topuria has acknowledged on a podcast that he still drills defense against the high kick after being dropped by it previously.
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