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Ultimate Fighting Champ Sticks Up For Animals in New PETA Ad
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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 (view some others in the series here, here, and here).
In the print version of the ad (click the thumbnail to see a full-size version) we see Mac with gloved fists raised and standing next to the tagline "I Am a Fighter in the Best Shape of My Life. I Am Mac Danzig, and I Am a Vegetarian." I hope all you guys who think you need to eat meat to be a “real man” are you catching this.
If you’re still not convinced that vegans can be tough as nails watch Mac’s video below.
So why is a vegan diet the diet of champions? Consumption of meat and other animal products has been conclusively linked to heart disease, strokes, diabetes, and obesity. Meat production is also a leading cause of greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution, and land degradation. And, of course, the best way to fight the cruelty of factory farms and slaughterhouses is to kick the meat habit.
Order a free Vegetarian Starter Kit today so you too can be an Ultimate Fighting champion. Or at least a healthy and compassionate individual.
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Mac Danzig is a sexy man!! And no it's not just because he's vegan it's because he's vegan, has a hard bod and he's not shy in speaking up for animals!
Posted by: Carla | December 27, 2007 02:23 PM
Sorry Joel, I think Mac Danzig has now become the man of my dreams. Don't be upset, you still have Kristen Bell. Maybe the 4 of us could double date sometime!
Posted by: Sarah | December 27, 2007 02:30 PM
A vegan who is handsome, a winner, strong and fights for animals. Whew, what a great set of attributes---his eyes are beautiful too! Now that's vegan power!
Posted by: Ana | December 27, 2007 02:54 PM
Wow! After reading all the comments about no-kill shelters, this is a positive male advert for stopping animal cruelty, come on ladies show this to your man or anyone elses for that matter....
Posted by: Sarah | January 2, 2008 10:33 AM
This guy is so sexy and looks so strong!
I am sure he'll definitly turn heads, he's just turned mine!
Posted by: John Carmody | January 2, 2008 10:47 AM
Great ad! Mac is an amazing role model and leader-by-example. Guts and compassion—what a combo.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | January 2, 2008 11:01 AM
This is great news. It would be nice to see a "how I do it" from him, so people starting into veganism, or kids' parents, or nay sayers, could see what he eats and how he works it.
Posted by: stoptorture | January 2, 2008 11:03 AM
Way to go Mac:) He is by far my favorite athlete I hope he does will in the UFC can not wait to see more of him.........
Posted by: Dana | January 2, 2008 11:51 AM
Well said Ana!
Posted by: V. Soto | January 2, 2008 12:35 PM
You aren't kidding, Ana--he is quite the hottie.
Posted by: Canaduck | January 2, 2008 01:02 PM
He's HOT ;-)
Posted by: Steven | January 2, 2008 01:18 PM
Where can I get my hands on one of these posters for my work cubicle?????
Posted by: Michele | January 2, 2008 03:03 PM
YES!!! He is hot!!!
:o)
Posted by: Jaclyn | January 2, 2008 03:28 PM
I am a HUGE fan of the UFC. I think it's so wonderful that more and more people are speaking up for animals. This is proof that one by one, we can make a difference! Way to go Mac! Thank you!
Natalia
Ridgefield, NJ
Posted by: Natalia | January 2, 2008 10:13 PM
This man proves that you can be a vegan, and still get enough protein. Check out those muscles! So NO MORE excuses, people!
Posted by: J | January 2, 2008 11:54 PM
These are also the type of ad's that work with the younger people.....I hope you will encourage Mac to do more Peta related campaigns in the future.
Posted by: Dana | January 3, 2008 08:52 AM
I THINK U MAC CAN TOUCH ALOT OF PEOPLE SPEAKING FROM A VEAGAN...AS SOON AS ULTIMATE FIGHTER STARTER AN U SAID U WERE A VEGAN I PICK U FROM THE BEGINNING JUST CUZ U WERE A VEGAN AN ALL MY CUZZINS LAUGH AT ME THANK U FOR STANDING UP FOR WHAT U BELIEVE IN AN KICKING SOME ASS...U HAVE A FOLLOWER THREW UR FIGHTING CAREER TAKE CARE BE STRONG EAT HEALTHY AN LIVE LONG...FROM THE KEENANS IN TEXAS REPRESENT
Posted by: STEVE KEENAN | January 3, 2008 10:59 AM
I was thrilled to see Danzing in the UFC. My husband and I watch the fights together and it made me proud to see him speak his mind to the other fighters and respect his own beliefs despite pressure. Working toward veganism myself, this is motivation. Thanks!
Posted by: Christal | January 3, 2008 11:47 AM
Hey PETA... if MAC is brave enough to get in a cage in front of MILLIONS, face to face, fist to fist and fight another consenting human being and brave enough to use the word vegan over and over on his show and in his interviews as well. I think you need to appologize to him about what a cowardly move it is on your part to wimp out and use the word vegetarian instead of vegan!!! Even the UFC uses the word vegan in all of it's hype on Mac. If you want people to respect your organization and what you stand for...show some integrity and honesty here. Mr Danzig is a VEGAN!!! MAC is an intelligent, strong, animal loving and very skilled athlete who is also a great role model for the new face of veganism. PETA needs to be as well. PETA needs to show some guts and some better fighting skills here. PETA!! You've been choked out by your opponent in the first round here and your opponent is YOU...again!!!!
Posted by: Philip | January 3, 2008 03:24 PM
when God created man he wanted someone who cares about animals, the environment and himself..Mac proves men can be that!!!!
Posted by: lz7274 | January 3, 2008 04:44 PM
Phillp..I see your point completely, and yes Mac is a vegan...but just in my opinion if they are using Mac to market meat free living it is much easier to push going vegetarian than it is vegan! Going vegan will hopefully be the next step people look into after stepping into a meat free lifestyle. A lot of people share your opinion though, and think that Peta should push going vegan harder than vegetarianism....but I think that Peta has the right idea with you have to start somewhere, and you do not want to overwhelm people too quickly or they will drop it all together. The reality is it takes more dedication, and will power to go vegan you have to be a point you are ready or you will become overwhelmed, and dump it for what comes more conveniently MEAT!
Posted by: Dana | January 3, 2008 08:53 PM
I too watch UFC with my husband and I was pleasantly shocked when i heard Mac say that he was a vegan and stands up for animal rights! I even jumped in the air when I heard him say it! I think even my husband was surprised! We watched his match and he won! Absolutely amazing, that is a display of true strength for a man to stand for something labeled "un-tough" in a tough-guy world
Posted by: L Holly | January 3, 2008 09:06 PM
I am a big guy with huge arms and i have more energy then anyone 10 years younger than me. I have been a vegetarian for a year and a half. I skim board, lift weights, and dance hard at the clubs. I love it when i see other guys who feel the same way i do.
Posted by: maihiti anu | January 4, 2008 04:45 AM
r those leather gloves?
Posted by: Peta Lover[not real name] | January 4, 2008 04:55 AM
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Posted by: Casey C | January 4, 2008 05:39 AM
Nope not leather gloves, many interviews that Mac has done he states that he has a great place to buy non leather gloves....good try though!
Posted by: Dana | January 4, 2008 11:00 AM
really.....Texas representin?!
Posted by: Steven Keenan | January 4, 2008 11:01 AM
Philip, you're right. By now everyone should know what the word vegan means. From a linguistics standpoint I still like the word vegetarian better though :), but certainly veganism is the way to go for the animals. One of the guys where I work (he's in enforcement) is a nasty-looking, muscle-bound, shaved-headed SOB, and he's a vegan. We've had some great convos.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | January 4, 2008 01:57 PM
really.....Texas representin?!
Posted by: Steven Keenan | January 4, 2008 02:53 PM
Casey,
Thanks for the links, but they should be...
veganbodybuilding.com and
veganmusclepower.com.
Posted by: Mike Quinoa | January 4, 2008 03:06 PM
This is in response to the comment above made referring to my comment made earlier.
The point is is if PETA wants tp praise Mac for being tough and being a vegan for the animals the least PETA can do in regard to Mac is use the word VEGAN. All PETA is doing is is wimping out not standing up for what they believe in and what Mac believes in. Anyone that knows about the dairy industry (including PETA) knows point blank.. that there is much more suffering and animal abuse in a glass of milk than in a piece of meat.
In response to the comment below by Iz7274
"but I think that Peta has the right idea with you have to start somewhere.."
Well, if your starting.... because you want to end the suffering for animals you start by going VEGAN!
My other point is that if the UFC is using the term vegan... than PETA can surely use it. Mac is a proud vegan and PETA should honor him in that exact way!!!
Posted by: Philip | January 4, 2008 05:20 PM
Unfortunately, not everyone knows what vegan means. I agree, Mike, that it's a word in common usage, but most people still ask me what it means. Everyone knows vegetarian though, so it really is the best choice.
Posted by: elphaba | January 4, 2008 10:53 PM
Phillp trust me I see your point...but it just is not logical to try to push people into Vegan right off the bat...most of us were raised to eat meat, and dairy with no knowledge that we were contributing to any wrong doing whatsoever it was after all just the “American Way†If anyone looks at this ad campaign, and researches Mac’s convictions they will find that he is a vegan, but you have to get them interested enough to reach that point...this is a campaign to stop animal suffering and if using vegetarian rather than vegan draws attention so be it. The reality is you are right the dairy industry includes much suffering no question about it, but when you are trying to get people to change into a lifestyle of consuming no animal products you can not push Vegan first for there are many people out there that will not sacrifice of this at one time just to help end animal suffering. The harsh reality of this country is we are a country that revolves around “foodâ€.. Meat and dairy ads are pushed in your face at every turn....There are some people that will go vegan right of the bat...but I promise you there are many more that have to go in stages. If people feel forced into something, or feel that they have to give up everything they have lived with for no telling how many years they will be more apt to tell you thanks, but no thanks. Americans are creatures of habit Vegetarian is extreme to most of the population, and until you make the first step toward that lifestyle only then do you see that Vegan does not mean you are part of some fanatical cult....a lot of people (the ones that know what the word vegan means) still think that vegan means you are some sort of freak of nature....we all know this is not true, but peta is not campaigning to us to drop meat, and dairy for we are already there.
Posted by: Dana | January 5, 2008 08:23 AM
I hate to break up the vegan vegetarian debate,but, I feel it necessary to point out that Mac Danzig is not an U.F.C. Champion. He is the winner of the show known as,"The Ultimate Fighter." A series where a group of 16 fighters lives and trains at a UFC owned house and training facility for 6 weeks competing for a contract. Mac Danzig won that competition, the contract, sponsorships and a plaque for being,"The Ultimate Fighter". Not a championship belt. He is the former 155 lb champion in the King Of The Cage promotion, two different entities.
Posted by: bubbafat | January 6, 2008 12:08 AM
i'am glad there not leather gloves so r they pleather?
Posted by: Peta Lover[not real name] | January 6, 2008 06:09 AM
Bubbafat might I ask what your point is? I can not find one post where anyone is talking about Mac Having a UFC championship belt....as for explaining what the ultimate fighter is I think if you read any past post you will find out we already know....me and my husband have watched this show from its start. So the UFC is not new to me at all....the only thing new is this year I actually got a vegan to pull for....
Posted by: Dana | January 6, 2008 09:29 AM
HE TOTALLY IS THE MAN MY DREAMS ARE MADE OF....JARED LETO? DO NOT WORRY,I'LL STILL VOTE YOU AS THE SEXIEST...PROMISE.
Posted by: KATERS | January 8, 2008 07:53 AM
What is the deal with all the PSAs that PETA makes? do they ever show them anywhere besides the peta websites? I have never seen any. it does not make much sense to have the PSAs if only peta members are watching them, it is like preaching to the choir.
Posted by: HQ | January 8, 2008 07:26 PM
Mac may be a well-rounded fighter, and compassionate to animals. But how he treats his fellow man, is an entirely different story. Anyone watching last season of "The Ultimate Fighter" can't argue this fact. The irony is not lost on me.
Posted by: Gh0sT | January 9, 2008 05:56 PM
Gh0sT, Mac and his opponents are willingly participating in these events. Animals used for food, animal testing, clothing and entertainment do not have any choice.
Posted by: Michele | January 9, 2008 09:27 PM