Conor McGregor reshaped modern UFC standards by becoming the first fighter to hold two titles simultaneously. He may not be fighting right now, but his legacy remains undeniable. Then there’s the undefeated lightweight champion Ilia Topuria, a man yet to taste defeat in MMA. Both enjoyed phenomenal primes, but the real question is: who had the better workout routine? Let’s take a look.

Prime Conor McGregor Workout routine

Historically, Conor McGregor has been one of the most fluid fighters of all time. His ability to move with complete body control is one of the key factors that helped him knocked out Jose Aldo in 13 seconds.

“If it doesn’t involve balance, I don’t think it’s beneficial,” says McGregor. “I do yoga every day. I’m perfecting my handstand, I like the tree pose with a side leg extension and the plank/side plank.”

His complete workout includes a wide range of elements, from heavy strength training and pad work to boxing, forming an all-around MMA training package. “I did pool work, then went to the gym and did jiu-jitsu rounds, pad work, jump rope, core work, and dead hanging from objects,” said Conor McGregor, explaining his training for UFC 198.

To achieve complete body mastery, Conor McGregor was never limited to dumbbells and plates. He has long believed that bodyweight training is the best way to gain absolute control over your physique.

Under the guidance of John Kavanagh, ‘The Notorious’ became a double champion, first in Cage Warriors and later again in the UFC. He certainly helped elevate the UFC worldwide, but in the new era, ‘El Matador’ Ilia Topuria is stealing the spotlight

Prime Ilia Topuria Workout routine

With a record of 17 victories and 0 defeats, Ilia Topuria has held the featherweight and lightweight titles on separate occasions. Currently the lightweight champion, he has defeated his last three opponents, Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira, by knockout.

Known for his phenomenal boxing skills, ‘El Matador,’ trains in a $2 million home-gym. Topuria trains fight skills in one system, combining striking and grappling. He uses simulated sparring for cage control, technical sparring for timing, and submission sequences

His conditioning and strength work focuses on power and output rather than size. He focuses on compound lifts, rotational core power, plyometrics, and resistance-based shadowboxing, with weekly loads adjusted to reduce injury risk.

Well, now that you know how the MMA giants work out, who do you think has the better regimen? Comment on your choice, and let us know if you wanna try it out!

Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Joyita Das