An elite fighting skill that rarely gets mentioned

[blunttruth]

I have noticed over the years, that some of the best strikers and fighters seem to be a step above their competition in one important area, they are better able to keep their eyes open the whole time under fire. It is especially noticeable in the slow motion replays where you can see their opponents blink or close their eyes when about to be hit. Keeping them open the whole time allows the fighter to be a split second faster, and more accurate when they are both throwing down. I think some of Topuria's success stems from this, and there are many others. Who have you noticed that seems to excel in this area? For those of you who fight, is this something you consciously work on?

 

[HHJ]

I have noticed over the years, that some of the best strikers and fighters seem to be a step above their competition in one important area, they are better able to keep their eyes open the whole time under fire. It is especially noticeable in the slow motion replays where you can see their opponents blink or close their eyes when about to be hit. Keeping them open the whole time allows the fighter to be a split second faster, and more accurate when they are both throwing down. I think some of Topuria's success stems from this, and there are many others. Who have you noticed that seems to excel in this area? For those of you who fight, is this something you consciously work on?

Fedor.

 

[Steve Fox]

That is why eye pokes exist

 

[Young Calf Kick]

That is why eye pokes exist

 

[Fahcough]

Gastelum isn't elite but he never took his eyes off Pyfer when being dropped.

 

[goOb]

Headbutting an opponent's nut satchel..

 

[Poirierfan]

Gastelum isn't elite but he never took his eyes off Pyfer when being dropped.

I disagree, Kelvin is an elite killer of burritos.

 

[jsbx45]

Brock Lesnar sporting some really nice hair these days.

 

[Shaolin Alan]

Randy Couture once said that he would try and keep his eyes open in the shower to aid in his reactions to getting punched in the face

 

[Neck&Neck]

Butt scooting

 

[Hymen Crusher]

I gouge my eyes every morning in the mirror to toughen them up. Im going to be impossible to stop soon

 

[Dr. Rose]

Randy Couture once said that he would try and keep his eyes open in the shower to aid in his reactions to getting punched in the face

I wonder if some in wmma practice by taking a nut in the eye? Also it can mimic getting sweat in your eyes during a fight.

 

[BigOlJeet]

Rex-Kwon-Do

 

[THEfightsAREfixed]

gotta attack the eyes

 

[don't ask]

I have noticed over the years, that some of the best strikers and fighters seem to be a step above their competition in one important area, they are better able to keep their eyes open the whole time under fire. It is especially noticeable in the slow motion replays where you can see their opponents blink or close their eyes when about to be hit. Keeping them open the whole time allows the fighter to be a split second faster, and more accurate when they are both throwing down. I think some of Topuria's success stems from this, and there are many others. Who have you noticed that seems to excel in this area? For those of you who fight, is this something you consciously work on?

No, you're exactly right. It's something old school boxers used to train. I remember an old coach praising... Sugar Ray Leonard?... for having "toothpicks in his eyes" because he never blinked, no matter how much danger he was in.

 

[2004 account]

Fedor.

Basically, end thread lol





honorable mention Alex P

 

[Typrune Goatley]

It becomes easier the more you spar, the more you train striking drills, especially partner drills where your partner is throwing at you and you have to either block or evade. These drills and overall training helped me keep my eyes open, chin down, and always looking at my partner/opponent.