Mac Danzig is a retired pro MMA fighter, UFC vet, Ultimate Fighter season 6 winner, plant-based athlete, as well as avid photographer. Mac joins us to share a very candid and honest discussion about the truth about fighter salaries, fighter health insurance "benefits" in the UFC, why he is not a fan of the word "Vegan," Plus, Mac weighs in on CM Punk, Brock Lesner, Daniel Cormier, the UFC's double standards, the need for a fighter's union, as well as the following:
What is life like for Mac Danzig, now that he has retired
What was the one thing that Mac dreaded most near the end of his career
How are the top fighters able to negotiate the biggest salaries
Mac weighs in on the good & bad aspects of the UFC as a business, CM Punk, Floyd Mayweather, & Brock Lesner
Mac discusses the double standard of the UFC, Jon Jones, Nick Diaz, & the unmentioned substance abuse culture among fighters
Mac describes the mental and emotional aspects of a fighter, after a loss & how coaches approach training after a loss
How important is it for sport psychologists to work with fighter and why may working with one may not be an option for most fighters
Mac shares the truth about the UFC and its claims to provide health insurance for its fighters
When is relocating next door to Tina Turner and smoking a big bowl of weed a good idea, in terms of health
Why is Mac "not" a fan of the word and title "Vegan"
What Hitler can teach you about following your bliss
All this and much more:
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Mac on Twitter: http://twitter.com/macdanzigMMA
Mac's Photography website: http://macdanzigphoto.net
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