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Justin Gaethje's sparring partner Nikita Kulshin has detailed the specific techniques that proved decisive in Gaethje's victory over Ilia Topuria, revealing that the cutting uppercut that opened a gash on Topuria in round one had also cut Kulshin in the same location during camp. Kulshin explained that Gaethje deliberately used deep, unconventional slips knowing Topuria rarely throws high kicks, allowing him to attack from unusual angles. He credited coach Trevor Wittman for designing a precise game plan that was rehearsed repeatedly in the gym and executed almost perfectly on fight night.
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