Abel Trujillo- MMA Fighter

Abel "Killa" Trujillo is a mixed martial artist from Greensboro, North Carolina. Abel currently competes at lightweight for the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Abel is a passionate vegan who uses his platform as a fighter to encourage crowds to adopt a vegan lifestyle.

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Here are the Quickfire Questions we asked Abel when we caught up with him:

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Why you went vegan in 5 words?

Be the best me possible

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Favourite song right now?

Joy-Teddy: Pendergrass

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Fruits or veggies?

Organic fruits are life, but it's a tie! More fruits first half of the day, then more veggies second half.

Favourite meal?

Anything with falafel. Falafel pasta salad, falafel pita wrap, falafel bowl.

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Gym training or Ring training?

Gym training over ring training all day! More exercises you can do!

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Favourite source of protein?

Plant based protein shake

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Best Country for vegan options?

I believe Sweden

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Your biggest inspiration?

Yogi Bhajan - his teachings changed my life!

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Almond or soy milk?

Almond over soy!

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What's your spirit animal?

Lion

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What's your favourite quote?

"If you can't see God in all, you can't see God at all"

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One thing you can't live without?

Doing Sadhana and Kundalini Yoga

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