Australian MMA fighter Mel Zeman lives and trains in Vancouver, BC, and this Sunday she’ll be fighting Kylie O’Hearn at Anthony Pettis FC 21 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
In this conversation with MM-EH Andy Cotterill, Mel Zeman talks about why she thinks that her 9-5 job as a marketing manager is beneficial for her training.
Breakdown
Mel moved to Canada from Australia with her dog Tyson and partner Adam.
She fell in love with MMA after her first class.
Training at Universal MMA has been pivotal for her development.
Mel emphasizes the importance of community in her training.
She balances a full-time job with her fighting career.
Her ultimate goal is to compete in the UFC.
Mel enjoys boxing the most in her training.
She is exploring opportunities to market herself better.
Her strength and conditioning coach is based in another country.
Mel expresses gratitude for her support system in her fighting journey.
Chapters
00:00 From Australia to Canada: Mel’s Journey
04:48 The Path to Mixed Martial Arts
10:01 Training Regimen and Community Support
14:35 Balancing Work and Fighting
19:15 Preparing for the Fight: Strategy and Mindset
22:19 Envisioning Victory: The Perfect Fight
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