Its Not About The Fight
Its Not About The Fight
Podcast Description
"It's Not About The Fight" With Ross Cameron is a deep dive into the mindset, skills, and philosophies that shape world-class MMA fighters and martial artists—both inside and outside the cage. Through expert interviews and real-world insights, this podcast explores how discipline, strategy, and resilience forge champions in combat sports and in life.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as mental resilience, high-performance training, and the philosophical foundations of combat sports, with episode examples covering topics like the mindset of elite fighters, the role of discipline in personal development, and strategies for overcoming failure. Episodes feature discussions about martial arts training techniques and the impact of sports psychology on performance.
“It’s Not About The Fight” With Ross Cameron is a deep dive into the mindset, skills, and philosophies that shape world-class MMA fighters and martial artists—both inside and outside the cage. Through expert interviews and real-world insights, this podcast explores how discipline, strategy, and resilience forge champions in combat sports and in life.
In this inspiring episode of It’s Not About The Fight, host Ross Cameron sits down with Arlene Blencowe, a pioneer in women’s MMA and world champion combat sports athlete.
Arlene opens up about her tough upbringing, how she channeled her emotions into boxing and MMA, and what it truly takes—mentally and physically—to succeed at the highest level of fighting. She reflects on the evolution of women’s MMA, the growing number of young girls entering the sport, and her journey navigating the balance between motherhood and a professional fighting career.
Arlene also shares her vision for empowering women through self-defense training and creating a female-only gym, and emphasizes the importance of mental health in sports. This episode is a deep dive into the transformative power of martial arts, resilience, and personal growth.
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📌 Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:10 – Arlene’s early life and mental toughness
6:35 – Discovering combat sports as an outlet
11:40 – Balancing motherhood and fighting
16:55 – Growth of women’s MMA
22:00 – Mental health in elite performance
27:30 – Arlene’s vision: female-only gym and empowerment
33:10 – Advice for young fighters
39:00 – What’s next for Arlene Blencowe
45:00 – Final reflections with Ross Cameron
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