Musclemania® Mexico Junior Champion Patricio Diaz was seen as the underdog when he showed up for the show last weekend. The 5’2″, 135 lbs., 18 year old student was competing for the first time. But Patricio’s fervor and tenacity conquered the bigger and older guys. “I was so surprised when they announced my name!, he says. “I trained so hard for this show because it is the only natural one. I don’t want to use drugs and MM let’s me shine. I got started training two years ago and am so happy today.” Patricio says he’s training now for MM Latino in October in Mexico City.
’13 Musclemania Europe Champion Mehdi Larijani is training for his MM Pro debut in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale next month. The 5’11″, 27 year old, Iranian bodybuilder says, “I know my reputation back home is on the line at this show. I chose MM shows a long time ago because I have always lifted natural, no drugs. So, it will be a great challenge for me to compete to with the great guys like Ulisses and Chul Soon”. Medhi is currently training in Norfolk, VA during his 3 month stay in the US.
Musclemania® California star Bradly Castleberry may be one of the strongest bodybuilders on the scene, but the 5’10″, 235 lbs., 29 year old Champion is equally impressive on stage. He says, “You gotta be relentless in the gym and in your everyday life to be a better you. Stop worrying about competing with others. True competition comes from within! Your only competition is yourself. Everyday I workout and try to become a better ME today. I always focus on taking myself to the next LEVEL!” Brad is training to return to the stage this season.
Former Musclemania® World Junior Champion Bradly Castleberry is coming back! The 5’10″, 230 lbs., California sensation is among the strongest trainers in the sport and develop incredible muscle size and density. Bradly will be taking the stage again this season and says, “I’ll be ready for anybody.”
Musclemania® Universe Champion Julian Navarro looked insane at yesterday morning’s workout. The 5’7″, 183 lbs., 22 year old student is already contest ready and still has 4 months to grow before his MM Pro debut in Ft. Lauderdale.
’13 Musclemania World Pro Champion Ulisses says he’s in “Shredded Motivation!” “I’m shooting my ‘Get Mass’ video this weekend for my fans,” he promises. “I’ll have some exclusive behind the scene footage for everyone.” At 5’10″, 210 lbs., Ulisses is keeping his physique in near competition shape all season. “I am just going to keep growing but in sick shape,” he explains. Ulisses will soon announce his new training camp series throughout England and Europe. Also, his appearance schedule will be posted soon.
’13 Musclemania Mid America HW Champion Donte Franklin is one bad dude. The 6′, 215 lbs., 22 year old Kansas City native was a favorite to win the ’13 MM America Junior America but was beat out by a better conditioned and more symmetrical Kwame Jack-Duah. But, according to Donte, that’s history. “Weaknesses are first on my list!,” he says. “I’m not losing again to someone who’s average. I will have a complete physique. I wanna have everything – nothing missing. So you bet I’m working weaknessess!” Donte hasn’t decided which shows, yet, but no doubt he will be something new different the next time he competes.
After a two year absence from competition, Musclemania® World Champion Nathan Wallace returned to Las Vegas to claim the gold! The 5'10", 195 lbs., nutrition manager brought to the stage classic mix of symmetry, size and condition. Nathan trains on the Gold Coast of Australia and does natural powerlifting competitions in the off-season which is what he credits his thick, muscle density and size.
