Justin Gaethje's Coach Reveals Unique Training Methods for UFC White House Fight
Justin Gaethje’s head coach explains extreme method they’re using to adapt to UFC White House conditions
Image: Bloody Elbow
Ahead of his June 14 title fight against Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House, Justin Gaethje's team is employing extreme training methods to adapt to the expected outdoor conditions. Gaethje's coach, Trevor Wittman, emphasizes the use of sauna sessions to prepare for the heat and humidity of Washington D.C.
- 01Justin Gaethje will face Ilia Topuria for the undisputed lightweight title on June 14 at the UFC White House.
- 02Gaethje's coach, Trevor Wittman, is incorporating sauna sessions into training to acclimatize to the humid outdoor conditions.
- 03The fight will proceed regardless of rain, with only lightning being a potential cancellation factor.
- 04Washington D.C. is experiencing high temperatures, reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, which poses challenges for fighters.
- 05Ilia Topuria is also adapting his training by conducting sessions outdoors in Miami.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Justin Gaethje is preparing for his upcoming title fight against Ilia Topuria at the UFC White House on June 14, employing extreme training methods to adapt to the anticipated outdoor conditions. With Washington D.C. temperatures soaring to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, Gaethje's coach, Trevor Wittman, has integrated sauna sessions into their regimen to help acclimatize to the humidity and heat. Wittman explained that they are using a combination of intense workouts and sauna sessions to simulate the conditions they might face, including the potential for bugs due to the summer heat. The fight is confirmed to proceed even in rain, with only lightning posing a cancellation threat. Meanwhile, Topuria is also adjusting his training by conducting sessions outdoors at his facility in Miami, preparing for the unique challenges of this historic event.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The fight's outdoor setting in Washington D.C. could affect the health and performance of the fighters due to extreme heat and humidity.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Who do you think will win the UFC lightweight title fight?
Connecting to poll...
More about UFC
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.