Ilia Topuria has incorporated an infrared neurostimulator into his fight camp routine, using it to improve mental recovery, sleep quality, and concentration. The device features two separate helmets — one worn before training to sharpen focus, and another used at night for post-training recovery. Topuria says the pre-workout effect on focus surpasses anything else he has tried, and has relied on the tool across multiple training camps.
Ilia Topuria has revealed a notable addition to his fight camp toolkit, integrating an infrared neurostimulator device into his daily training routine as part of his ongoing preparation inside the UFC's lightweight division.
The device operates with two separate helmets designed for different phases of the training day. One is worn before sessions to sharpen focus and concentration, while the second is used at night to aid mental recovery and improve sleep quality. Topuria has indicated the pre-workout effect on focus surpasses anything else he has tried, and the tool has now featured across multiple training camps with his team at Climent Club.
Topuria, 29, represents Spain and currently holds the number-two ranking in the lightweight division while sitting atop the pound-for-pound rankings with a professional record of 17 wins and one loss. Standing five-foot-seven with a 69-inch reach, the orthodox striker is one of the most active and precise fighters in the sport, landing 4.81 significant strikes per minute at a 48-percent striking accuracy rate. He also supplements his striking game with 1.96 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes, reflecting a well-rounded and dangerous overall skill set.
Why it matters
- Topuria competes at a level where marginal gains in recovery and concentration carry real competitive weight
- His pound-for-pound number-one status means rivals and contenders will monitor any edge he claims to have found
- The dual-helmet approach targeting both pre-training focus and post-training sleep recovery addresses two of the most demanding aspects of a high-level MMA camp
