I never thought I'd see the day where a MMA fighter becomes the face of an animal rights campaign, but you have to get in where you fit in. To wit:
Ultimate Fighting champion Mac Danzig, best known as the winner of Spike TV's Ultimate Fighter 6, devours fighters not flesh. At 155 pounds of pure fighting fury, Danzig is tough enough in the ring, but when it comes to animal abuse, the 27-year-old Danzig--who is vegan--takes no prisoners.
Back before joining in the UFC, Mac did a Q&A with PETA. Now that he's a household name, Mac's back and we're pleased to announce that he's starring in two hard-hitting public service announcements for peta2's veggie testimonial series.
I always feel like PETA is just too preachy and far-reaching with their messages, particularly when they tie in environmental arguments. But I've heard from folks who've rolled with him that Mac is strong as an ox. How he's able to produce that sort of strength and performance without eating meat is truly a special feat. The rigors of the life of a professional MMA fighter are taxing enough. To be so disciplined such that you consume an all vegan diet throughout that difficult lifestyle is truly something special. As for me, I'll stick to the Ken Shamrock "chicken and steak" diet, even if that means heart disease and stroke. I love meat and I'll take the risks of eating it throughout my life. Danzig is a very interesting spokesperson for PETA, but it's not enough for me to lay down the steak knife.