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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.

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.

2013 April Mixed Martial Arts Postscript: From Fools to Foxes

by David Castillo from Bloody Elbow on May 1, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

April 2013 turned out to be one of the busiest months in recent, or distant history. Inside, a brief examination of the chaotic month that was.

Ratings Report: TV shows supporting UFC 159 pull good numbers

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 30, 2013 7:14 PM EDT

The television coverage surrounding UFC 159 did strong numbers over the weekend, including a record set for the highest rated post-fight show after a pay-per-view event.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC 159 'Jones vs Sonnen' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 29, 2013 9:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC 159 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FOX 8 fight card takes shape with flyweight title fight, women's bantamweight bout and more

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 29, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

The lineup for the next UFC show on the FOX network, scheduled for July 27 from the Key Arena in Seattle, is now finalized, headlined by area native Demetrious Johnson making his second flyweight title defense against unknown John Moraga.

UFC 159 in Tweets: Pros react to Jones vs. Sonnen, Jones' gruesome broken toe, Bisping vs. Belcher, more

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 28, 2013 1:23 AM EDT

The mixed martial arts community reacts to Jon Jones' crushing victory over Chael Sonnen, his grisly broken toe, Michael Bisping's battle with Alan Belcher, and more.

MMA Roundtable: Moving divisions, Alpha Male chases gold, Sonnen's place in history, more

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 24, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Dave Doyle and Mike Chiappetta discuss the possible weight shifts of three UFC on FOX 7 competitors, which Team Alpha Male member will first win a belt, where a Sonnen upset would rank in history and more.

Duane Ludwig ‘100-percent happier’ as head coach of Team Alpha Male, doesn’t have the ‘itch’ to fight at the moment

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on Apr 23, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Duane "Bang" Ludwig discusses the recent success of Team Alpha Male since taking over the reigns of the California-based camp last year and says he is 100-percent happier as coach and doesn't have plans to return to fighting any time soon.

UFC on FOX 7 TV ratings show value of NFL promotion

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2013 7:42 PM EDT

Even though destroying all competition in the key adult male demos on Saturday, Benson Henderson's second title defense on FOX was down 16 percent in viewers from his first fight which was promoted during NFL season.

UFC on FOX 7 medical suspensions: Daniel Cormier, Chad Mendes facing up to 180 days

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2013 12:52 PM EDT

Two of UFC on FOX 7's big winners face potentially lengthy stays on the sidelines if injuries they sustained on Saturday night aren't cleared by doctors.

The Forward Roll: UFC on FOX 7 edition

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 23, 2013 10:46 AM EDT

After last Saturday night's action, Mike Chiappetta looks at what might be next for some of the key winners and losers.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC on Fox 7 'Henderson vs Melendez' event

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fox 7 event (now with two contributions from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FOX 7 injuries and medical suspensions: Nate Diaz gets two months off, Daniel Cormier earns six

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 22, 2013 5:19 PM EDT

Find out which one of your favorite fighters was benched following their performance at UFC on FOX 7, which took place last Sat. night (April 20, 2013) at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Fair warning, no one escaped without some time off.

Fresh off sweep, Team Alpha Male's Duane Ludwig enjoying life more as trainer than fighter

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 22, 2013 5:12 PM EDT

"Bang" Ludwig may not necessarily be done as an active mixed martial artist, but for now, he's much more content leading Team Alpha Male towards gold.

UFC on Fox 7 salaries: Henderson & Mir lead, Diaz takes massive pay cut

by Zane Simon from Bloody Elbow on Apr 22, 2013 5:02 PM EDT

The UFC on Fox 7 salaries have been released, and while most are as expected there were a few surprises in the numbers.

Fortunes changed for five at UFC on FOX 7

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 22, 2013 2:00 PM EDT

A record tying number of knockouts, a number of title contenders strengthening their claims, and even a wedding proposal all led to arguably UFC's best card of 2013.

Nickname The Beefcake	Birthdate July 31, 1984
Height / Weight 5'4" - 135	Place of Birth San Antonio, Texas

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