Ilia Topuria Uses Light Screen to Train His Reflexes (Video)

Ilia Topuria shared a quick look at his gym routine in a new training video. The short clip shows the former champion standing right in front of a high-tech reaction screen. As different spots on the board light up in random patterns, Topuria quickly taps them with his hands to test his vision and coordination.

The exercise helps fighters improve their peripheral vision and muscle memory. Topuria stays facing forward the entire time, using his eyes to track the moving lights as they change faster and faster to push his focus.

 

 

 

 

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High-level athletes regularly use these digital touch-screens as a quick warm-up before heavy training. The simple drill keeps his eyes and hands completely in sync as he builds his way back to another major fight in the UFC.