25 Bad Ass Vegan Athletes | MMA and More

Here you go: The 2024 list of 25 bad ass vegan athletes and a little about each one compiled by Armagarden’s massive staff of unpaid vegan interns. Did they miss any vegan athletes bad-ass’er than these folks? If so, let ’em have it in the comments!

Starting with the MMA…

1. Nat Diaz

Nate Diaz, a UFC fighter, attributes his plant-based diet to his endurance and fitness in the octagon.
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2. Nick Diaz

Nick, Nate’s brother, is also a long-time vegan, following a diet free from animal products, which he believes enhances his recovery and performance.
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3. Mac Danzig

Mac Danzig, a former UFC fighter, became one of the first prominent vegan MMA athletes and was featured in the documentary Forks Over Knives.
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4. Alex Caceres

UFC featherweight Alex Caceres credits his vegan diet for improving his overall health and athletic performance.
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5. Heather “Hurricane” Clark

Heather Clark, an MMA fighter, has thrived on a vegan diet, attributing her athletic success to plant-based eating.
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6. James Wilks

Retired MMA fighter and producer of the documentary The Game Changers, James Wilks is a vocal advocate of veganism for athletes.
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7. Abel Trujillo

UFC fighter Abel Trujillo adopted a vegan lifestyle and speaks openly about the benefits it brings to his training and recovery.
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8. Austin Vanderford

MMA fighter Austin Vanderford transitioned to a plant-based diet and credits it for keeping him in peak shape.
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