Strength from Within, vol 2: What Mental Toughness Really Looks Like

Live Digital Event | Monday 27 July | 9pm EST | 6pm PST

Training your body is only half the battle.

We hear the phrase mental toughness all the time.

Push harder. Ignore fear. Never quit.

But what if mental toughness isn't about pushing through at all?

What if it's about understanding yourself under pressure, staying anchored to what matters most, and knowing how to perform when everything is on the line?

Strength From Within Vol. 2 brings together three unique perspectives to explore one of the biggest questions in combat sports:

What does mental toughness really look like?

Featured Speakers and Sessions 

Angela Lee Pucci

Former ONE Women's Atomweight World Champion | Longest-Reigning World Champion in ONE Championship History | Founder, FightStory

Redefining Mental Toughness

One of the leading voices in combat sports on mental wellbeing, Angela will share what mental toughness has come to mean through her experiences as a world champion, leader and advocate, along with the practices that have helped her navigate pressure, identity and resilience.

Dr. Michelle Pain

Performance Psychologist to Olympians, AFL Clubs & Elite Athletes

Why Values Outperform Goals

Michelle will explore why values often outperform goals under pressure, and will share practical strategies to build confidence, composure and long-term resilience.

Dr. Adam Gallenberg

Premier Sport Psychology
Performance Psychologist to UFC Fighters, Professional Boxers & the Minnesota Timberwolves

From Practice to Performance

Adam will explore why fight night feels so different from training, and how athletes can better transfer what they learn in practice into competition.

What You'll Learn

• What mental toughness really looks like beyond the clichés

• Why pressure changes performance

• Why values often become a stronger anchor than goals

• How to build confidence under pressure

• Why training doesn't always transfer to competition

• Practical tools you can apply immediately in training and on fight night

Your Ticket Includes:

• Three expert presentations
• Live moderated panel discussion
• Audience Q&A
• Lifetime replay access
• Copy of speaker presentations

Whether you're preparing for your first fight, coaching athletes, or simply fascinated by the psychology of performance, this event will leave you with practical tools you can use immediately.