Becoming a world champion in any combat sport demands discipline, hard work, and a world-class team. Sometimes, cutting-edge tech and state-of-the-art recovery methods can play a key role in overall health. This is something featherweight champion Ilia Topuria takes quite seriously, as he showed his multi-million dollar gym facilities.
Topuria has found himself on the collision course with BMF champion Max Holloway. The Hawaiian native is no easy challenge after UFC 300. Holloway has been the featherweight king in the past and is now looking to establish a second run with the UFC gold. To tackle such a monumental challenge, Topuria has established a high-tech home gym geared towards granting him an edge.
For me, the recovery sessions are very important, because I am able to prevent injuries and I don’t have to cure them. I set up everything here. I have the recovery room. I have my boxing training, the grappling, wrestling. I surround myself with great professionals that are part of my team.
Ilia Topuria via UFC 308 Countdown Show
Ilia Topuria is riding an unbeaten streak of 15 wins and no losses, of which seven wins he has registered in the UFC. The 27-year-old star is walking into his first title defense as a favorite despite facing a 12-year veteran. The Spaniard is leaving no stone unturned in preparation for this epic clash and has vowed to finish his opponent on the feet or submit him on the ground.
What equipment does Ilia Topuria have in his high-tech home gym?
From what was revealed in the latest countdown episode, it seems like Topuria has installed a top-notch hyperbaric chamber. This chamber offers a special oxygen therapy that aids in supplying more oxygen to the body by exerting the patient to a much higher pressure than normal.
Moreover, the champion also uses the Cryo Cabin. Before the advent of technology in MMA, fighters relied on good old-fashioned dip in the ice-cold water to boost recovery. Similarly, Cryo chambers are well known for helping in faster recovery and dealing with muscle soreness, inflammation, and more. This process also aids in enhancing sleep quality, boosting energy levels, and making overall recovery better.
Who are Ilia Topuria’s training partners for UFC 308?
The Georgian-Spanish fighter may have built a high-class home facility to train out of. However, the champion initially got his start at Climent Club in Alicante, Spain. Training alongside the likes of Jorge Climent, Agustin Climent, and his older brother and head coach Aleksandre Topuria.
At this point, my brother is like my head coach. He was part of basically all my training camps. He has been every time in the backstage with me. So he knows everything about the game.
Ilia Topuria via UFC 308 Countdown Show
Team Ilia Topuria celebrating at UFC 298 (Image via Aleksandre Topuria Instagram)Topuria isn’t just aiming to get a title defense under his belt, but he has also set his sights on a 155lbs title. Taking inspiration from his predecessor, the Spaniard believes he has what it takes to beat Islam Makhachev. But before that super fight can materialize, Topuria must win at UFC 308.
