Plant vs Animal: Protein Challenge with the Combat Club (Round 3)

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Channel: Anatomy of a Fighter · 2018 · People & Blogs

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For this study, It was the first time a comparison of plant-based protein and animal-based whey protein was studied specifically in professional athletes. The tested group consisted of 11 MMA fighters, with seven of those fighters currently under contract with the UFC.

To find out more about this study, please check out the ESPN article just released on the study. http://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/22703232/new-study-mma-fighters-shows-plant-based-protein-produces-same-results-whey-professional-athletes

It was definitely interesting to film being a meat eater. I know athletes that are both vegan and non-vegan, so to see a study, where they had to go through this was cool to document.

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