We romanticize sports, athletic ability, and the aura of the lifestyle. We athletes in MMA, and we all approach romanticism differently. Some of us see ourselves as being capable of reaching the goal of having the professional status, "if I have enough training I'll be as good as them." Others enjoy the facade of fame by seeing the personalities on television, without knowing the struggle of the athlete. We see the highlight reel on the internet, but may not know the behind-the-scenes grind. In this episode we explore the different perspectives of how us as fans and practitioners, romanticize professional martial arts athletes and fighters.
