UFC Fight Night 255 kicks off with a lightweight bout at the O2 Arena between Guram Kutateladze and Kaue Fernandes. The Georgian veteran has struggled to get traction in the UFC, but a recent victory over Jordan Vucenic has kept him in the mix. Now, he hopes to win consecutive fights for the first time in his UFC career.
But this time, Kutateladze is not going it alone. His friendship with Ilia Topuria is widely known, and this weekend, the undefeated featherweight champion and his brother, Aleksandre Topuria, will be in his corner, showing their full support. But did you know that their bond goes deeper than only fight night? In fact, many wonder, are they training partners? Well, let’s find out.
Do Ilia Topuria & brother Aleksandre train with Guram Kutateladze?
The answer is yes, they train together. But it is worth noting that Guram Kutateladze isn’t just a training partner. But the Topuria brothers completely rely on Kutateladze for more than training. While ‘El Matador’ and Aleksandre Topuria are in the spotlight, Kutateladze has been an important part of their camps, pushing them in sparring and preparing them for combat. His power and expertise have made him an invaluable partner, accompanying them from Abu Dhabi to Australia to ensure they are constantly performing at their best.
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Now, the roles have reversed. Aleksandre Topuria arrived in London early to help Guram Kutateladze with Fight Week. Why? For the Topuria clan, this is more than simply one man’s success; it is about standing together, one victory at a time. That is why even Ilia Topuria is making sure that he is by his side to mentor him towards a massive win.
Ilia Topuria shows up to UFC London for Georgian Friend
For UFC Fight Night 255, Ilia Topuria is making the trip to London to ensure his longtime training partner and close friend, Guram Kutateladze, has the best crew on his side. Aleksandre Topuria is already there, focused on Fight Week preparations, but the moment ‘El Matador’ arrives, the energy transforms. The Topuria brothers aren’t simply showing up; they bring champions to the O2 Arena. Kutateladze has been in the trenches alongside them, honing their talents and putting them through arduous training. Now it’s his chance to enter the Octagon, and he won’t do so alone. Ilia and Aleksandre Topuria will be in his corner, a privilege few fighters have: champion-caliber minds helping him through each round.
And they are not the only ones orbiting London. Whispers of Khamzat Chimaev’s coming add another dimension to this high-stakes weekend, showcasing Kutatelatze’s connections within the sport’s highest echelons. For Ilia, this trip is more than simply about helping a friend. The O2 Arena bears significance for him as a battleground where he previously fought through the best to win. Now he returns not as the hunter but as the kingmaker, standing with his squad to ensure another victory for team Topuria. What do you think? Will he be able to guide his friend to victory? Let us know in the comments.
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