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Best of the Best: MMAmania.com's UFC/MMA week in review (5/19/13)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 24, 2013 9:30 AM EDT

Check out the best of MMAmania.com this past week. Did you get nominated for the best comments, fanposts or more? Come see for yourself inside.

Torn ligaments force Renan Barao to officially withdraw from UFC 161 headliner in Winnipeg

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 21, 2013 3:00 PM EDT

Renan Barao is not medically cleared to compete after tearing ligaments in his foot and has been forced to withdraw from his UFC 161 main event opposite Eddie Wineland on June 15, 2013 at MTS Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

UFC 160 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Velasquez vs Bigfoot 2' fights on Facebook (Pt. 1)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 10:30 PM EDT

Part one of MMAmania.com's UFC 160 preview breaks down 3 of 7 under card "Prelims" fights on Facebook on May 25, 2013: Brian Bowles v George Roop, Estevan Payan v Jeremy Stephens and Nah-Shon Burrell vs Stephen Thompson from MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Opportunity knocks: UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with UFC bantamweight Urijah Faber about the upcoming Opticial Panacea art show he's helping put on this weekend, his MMA Draft project with Phil Davis and all the latest happenings at Team Alpha Male

UFC 160 preview: 25 facts about ‘Velasquez vs. Bigfoot 2' in Las Vegas on May 25

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

With UFC 160 just around the corner, Mike Bohn hits fight fans with 25 facts related to Saturday's (May 25, 2013) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Urijah Faber would be willing to fight Eddie Wineland on short notice for UFC 161 main event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 3:38 PM EDT

Opportunity has knocked for UFC 135 pounder Urijah Faber and he'd be willing to step up and take that number one contender position at bantamweight if called on. Get the full quotes inside.

UFC on FX 8 in Tweets: Pros react to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout, 'Jacare' vs. Camozzi, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 18, 2013 11:48 PM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Vitor Belfort's spectacular knockout of Luke Rockhold, Ronaldo "Jacare" Souza's impressive UFC debut, and more.

Fightweets: T.J. Grant vows to 'get people's attention'

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 17, 2013 1:19 PM EDT

T.J. Grant noticed the people who criticized the decision to give the winner of his match with Gray Maynard a title shot. The Canadian lightweight says he'll go out and change people's minds.

Urijah Faber gives a detailed look at the MMA Combine

by Steph Daniels from Bloody Elbow on May 15, 2013 11:01 AM EDT

UFC bantamweight star, Urijah Faber, discusses MMADraft.com and the particulars of the first ever MMA Combine, coming to this year's UFC Fan Expo.

UFC Fan Expo on July 6 in Las Vegas expected to feature first-ever MMA Combine

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 14, 2013 11:58 AM EDT

Calling all amateur MMA fighters! This year's UFC Fan Expo on July 6 in Las Vegas will feature a special MMA Combine designed to spotlight select up-and-coming fighters on a national level -- if you can pass the rigorous physical and mental tests.

UFC Fan Expo in July to feature first ever MMA Combine

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on May 13, 2013 10:57 PM EDT

UFC fighters Urijah Faber and Phil Davis have worked together to set up the first ever MMA Combine. The event will coincide with the UFC Fan Expo and take place the same day as UFC 162.

Challenging start molded Bibiano Fernandes' mixed martial arts career

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 11, 2013 12:30 PM EDT

Bibiano Fernandes took on Urijah Faber and "Kid" Yamamoto in his second and third pro fights. He's never looked back.

UFC veteran Leonard Garcia signs with Legacy FC, debuts against Rey Trujillo on July 19

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on May 11, 2013 12:04 PM EDT

Recently released UFC veteran Leonard Garcia has signed a multi-fight deal with Legacy Fighting Championship (LFC) and will make his debut with the organization against Rey Trujillo on July 19, 2013.

Leonard Garcia headed to Team Alpha Male after UFC release, considering WSOF Offer

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 10, 2013 4:00 PM EDT

After being cut from the premiere MMA organization in the world, Leonard Garcia is looking for a change, and has decided to make a move to Team Alpha Male. With top-notch wrestlers and a great head coach, Garcia hopes for a speedy UFC return.

Fightweets: Chris Weidman on Belfort-Rockhold; Chael Sonnen's antics, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 10, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

The hot fight between Vitor Belfort and Luke Rockhold has caught others' attention, including fellow middleweight contender Chris Weidman.

Morning Report: Duane Ludwig says his secret to breaking down fight film is watching while 'high on marijuana'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 9, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Duane Ludwig has seemingly revitalized Team Alpha Male with his unique brand of coaching. But what's so unique about his methods? Well, if you guessed smoking weed during film study, then you'd be right.

New perspective: Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig interview exclusive with MMAmania.com (Part two)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 8, 2013 9:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig about not settling for second place, adding some discipline and his unique film watching routine in part two of this exclusive interview

Positive impact: Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig interview exclusive with MMAmania.com (Part one)

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 7, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with new Team Alpha Male head coach Duane Ludwig about the positive impact of his recent tenure at Alpha Male, who helped forge his coaching identity and what makes him different.

UFC 160: 'Refocused' Brian Bowles finds joy in training again following 18-month, injury-filled absence

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 6, 2013 9:39 PM EDT

Brian Bowles next fight against George Roop at UFC 160 on May 25 after extended break from mixed martial arts (MMA) competition helped former champion find passion and fire he lost for training after rigorous daily grind took fun out of the sport.

After lengthy absence due to injury, apathy, Brian Bowles rediscovers love for MMA

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on May 6, 2013 3:30 PM EDT

After a lengthy absence from competition due to various injuries and his own apathy, Brian Bowles returns at UFC 160 with a newly found fire, he says.

Nickname The California Kid	Birthdate 5/14/1979
Height / Weight 5'6" - 135	Place of Birth Sacramento, California, United States

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