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

Ilia Topuria is set to defend the UFC lightweight title against interim champion Justin Gaethje at the White House in June. A sparring partner of Topuria has urged him to compete at a lighter weight class ahead of the high-profile bout. The fight represents a significant matchup between the reigning champion and the interim titleholder in the lightweight division.