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Title: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ron on May 23, 2017, 10:21:45 PM
Heading to the 2017 IFBB California State Pro Contest on Saturday - see some of you there.


(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017calstsate_1200x520-1024x444.jpg)

(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017calstate_listmbb-1024x920.jpg)


Competitors include


2017 IFBB California State Pro
 Men's Bodybuilding Competitor List
 Saturday, May 27th, 2017
 in Culver City, California

Competitors include

1. Jon Andersen (Novato, California)
2. Eddie Bracamontes (San Diego, California)
3. Lionel Brown (Temecula, California)
4. Omar Deckard (Los Angeles, California)
5. Charles Griffen (New Hope, Minnesota)
6. Will Harris (Marina Del Rey, California)
7. Sasan Heirati (United Kingdom)
8. Tomas Kaspar (Czech Republic)
9. Allen Kuhl (Renton, Washington)
10. Jeff Long (Mr. Laurel, New Jersey)
11. John Meadows (Columbus, Ohio)
12. An Nguyen (Las Vegas, Nevada)
13. Bolo Ojex (Coronado, California)
14. Jose Sanchez reyes (Mexico)
15. Derek Upshaw (Peabody, Massachusetts)
16. Josh Wade (Rocklin, California)
17. Akim Williams (Pompton Lakes, New Jersey)
18. Gerald Williams (Oakland, California)
19. Keith Williams (Lawrence, Kansas)


Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 24, 2017, 05:01:30 AM
Crappy lineup. Lookout for Charles Griffen, guy has a damn good physique and getting better.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: milone79 on May 24, 2017, 05:41:39 AM
lol who the fuck are 99% of these guys??? IFBB = dead!!!!!!!!!! the lineups keep getting worse and worse....fucking end it already!!
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: 6 Reps on May 24, 2017, 06:52:59 AM
Crappy lineup. Lookout for Charles Griffen, guy has a damn good physique and getting better.

Griffen for the win!   How could he lose?   He's got IFBB tattooed on his forearm!
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 24, 2017, 08:29:16 AM
Griffen for the win!   How could he lose?   He's got IFBB tattooed on his forearm!
Fo sho!
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Nether Animal on May 24, 2017, 08:31:57 AM
lol who the fuck are 99% of these guys??? IFBB = dead!!!!!!!!!! the lineups keep getting worse and worse....fucking end it already!!

This. It's like they don't even realize it.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: milone79 on May 24, 2017, 08:43:45 AM
This. It's like they don't even realize it.

its such a joke...the decline is actually hilarious to witness at this point....
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: SomeKindofMonster on May 24, 2017, 11:56:24 PM

This is the show Levrone should have shot for.
Here's my thoughts on KL's prep.
He's 52 & if he's taking less PED's than he did in his
prime how can he expect to be competitive.
To be competitive (if even possible) he's gonna need to
take what the young guys are taking; the down sound being
he's going to have to risk his health to be competitive.
I could see him at a solid 250 but he's going to have to up
the doses to today's standards. I bet he was 225 at the Olympia.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Parker on May 25, 2017, 12:23:53 AM
Omar Deckard and Lionel Brown? I thought these guys stopped competing! And An Nguyen, he has bee sketchy at best.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: French on May 28, 2017, 03:02:32 AM
The winner...😀

Results - 2017 IFBB California Pro Men's Bodybuilding

1. Gerald Williams
2. Sasan Heirati
3. Charles Griffen
4. Eddie Bracamontes
5. Akim Williams
6. Josh Wade
7. Bola Ojex
8. An Nguyen
9. Allen Kuhl
10. Tomas Kaspar
11. Jeff Long
12. Derek Upshaw
13. Lionel Brown
14. Jon Anderson
15. Keith Williams
16. Omar Deckard
16. Will Harris
16. John Meadows
16. Jose Sanchez Reyes
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: balzac on May 28, 2017, 04:11:05 AM
prize money ? 100 dollars and a protein tube ?
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 28, 2017, 04:16:48 AM
Sad to hear about John Meadows, since he's known for his conditioning. Maybe he should stick to the 212 class..
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Taffin on May 28, 2017, 04:20:44 AM
Crappy lineup. Lookout for Charles Griffen, guy has a damn good physique and getting better.

Agreed.  His family have good genetics - check out his brother, Peter...

(http://familyguyaddicts.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/handsome-peter.png)
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Bevo on May 28, 2017, 04:22:10 AM
Omar Deckard and Lionel Brown? I thought these guys stopped competing! And An Nguyen, he has bee sketchy at best.

With their placings they pretty much did stop competing
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Gregzs on May 28, 2017, 07:24:21 AM
California Pro 2017 Gallery

http://kulturistika.ronnie.cz/c-27580-california-pro-2017-vysledky-a-fotografie.html
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: SF1900 on May 28, 2017, 08:09:27 AM
The winner...😀

Horrible, just horrible. Dan Hill has better arms than him.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 28, 2017, 08:30:01 AM
The winner...😀
::) underwhelmed. Everyone else must have been way off.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 28, 2017, 08:32:57 AM
Horrible, just horrible. Dan Hill has better arms than him.

'Horrible'? Not the best arms but the rest of his physique looks pretty good
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The Scott on May 28, 2017, 08:42:17 AM
prize money ? 100 dollars and a protein tube ?

A bump up five places in the "KLTL" aka "Kidney/Liver Transplant Line".
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The Scott on May 28, 2017, 08:46:54 AM
The winner...😀
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=631828.0;attach=728476;image)

Good physique and he's smiling versus making a stupid constipated bowels face like Phildo or Roelly.   Not (yet?) unreasonable by any standard and the general public would be far more accepting of a well built man such as this.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 08:51:39 AM
Meadows got last ??  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 28, 2017, 09:10:18 AM
Meadows got last ??  :-\ :-\

Surprised me as well since he's known for his conditioning. Maybe he should stick to the 212...
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ron on May 28, 2017, 09:52:17 AM
All of the pics that I took from prejudging are here on NPC News..  I have a few from the finals, but we did not get out of finals until 11pm, so today is family day.

http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/contests/2017/ifbb_california_pro/


The top 5-6 were pretty good, then not so much...

Gerald did look good, see other pics, but you cannot compare him to the top 10 at the Olympia, it is a different caliber.  Never the less, the battle was with him and Sasan, and it was close at some poses. Dexer Jackson and Chris Cormier were there watching, and they semmed to agree with the results, as did I. They did get it right.     I wished Akim would of been more conditioned on stage because he is a big freaky competitor if he can dial it in

As for other sites stealing my pics and putting them on there, I don't mind, but please just give me credit for the pics.  I truly hate it when they crop out my name on the pics - that is just wrong.






Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Slik on May 28, 2017, 10:00:59 AM
Big will pix?
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: tres_taco_combo on May 28, 2017, 10:05:25 AM
Heading to the 2017 IFBB California State Pro Contest on Saturday - see some of you there.


(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/2017calstsate_1200x520-1024x444.jpg)

(http://www.ifbbpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/2017calstate_listmbb-1024x920.jpg)




seems like there is something in culver city all the freakin time
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ron on May 28, 2017, 10:08:07 AM
Big will pix?


Will Harris - they are there.


Gotta love Will - good guy, but some amateur competitors looked better than him...  his routine at night did get me laughing, because it was pretty funny... although somewhat embarrassing though....  he knows he wont be top 15, but at least is having fun with it, as a few others too..


(http://seems like there is something in culver city all the freakin time)

The venue in Culver City is a good one.... good music there, good stage, good lighting, room around to park, seats about 1,400 (there is a second floor if needed).  Rooms backstage and outside to get ready.  They use it for most of the shows in Los Angeles.  Culver City is 8 minutes from LAX, 35 minutes from Anaheim, 15 minutes from downtown Los Angeles, 30 minutes from the San Fernando Valley, so it is in a good area too. It is right next to Sony Studios.



Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Bosch on May 28, 2017, 10:16:33 AM
California Pro 2017 Gallery

http://kulturistika.ronnie.cz/c-27580-california-pro-2017-vysledky-a-fotografie.html

No big names, but nice lineup actually.

Second place.
(http://www2.ronnie.cz/_img/_data/clanky/foto/0027580/ronnie-cz-63a0e5.jpg)
(http://www2.ronnie.cz/_img/_data/clanky/foto/0027580/ronnie-cz-f3fa91.jpg)

1st place looking good, except for the arms and pencil neck.
(http://www2.ronnie.cz/_img/_data/clanky/foto/0027580/ronnie-cz-e528c8.jpg)
(http://www2.ronnie.cz/_img/_data/clanky/foto/0027580/ronnie-cz-cb913a.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 10:17:46 AM
Surprised me as well since he's known for his conditioning. Maybe he should stick to the 212...


Agreed.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Bosch on May 28, 2017, 10:17:55 AM
Top 4.
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798009.jpg)
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798011.jpg)

Look, folks from second callout and nobody looks pregnant.
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798018.jpg)
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798015.jpg)

Someday somebody of them could prove to be next Mr. Olympia!
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/contests/1850-mr-olympia-weekend/2014/8895-phil-heath/8895-phil-heath-49_final.jpg)
(http://musculardevelopment.com/contests/1850-mr-olympia-weekend/2014/8895-phil-heath/8895-phil-heath-245_final.jpg)
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 10:22:08 AM
So why did Akim go out east again ????? Didn't seem to help his placings.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The Scott on May 28, 2017, 10:35:36 AM
That fake tan shit has to go.  They look like they were dipped in the River Shitz.  Even some black guys (like Phildo) seem to be smearing diarrhea all over themselves except for their faces (feces?). 

Too lazy to even get a real tan.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 28, 2017, 11:26:17 AM
That fake tan shit has to go.  They look like they were dipped in the River Shitz.  Even some black guys (like Phildo) seem to be smearing diarrhea all over themselves except for their faces (feces?).  

Too lazy to even get a real tan.

Have you've ever been on stage? A real tan won't help you
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The Scott on May 28, 2017, 11:42:06 AM
Have you've ever been on stage? A real won't help you

A few times and yup, my physique was not as good as others but the tan was just fine because it was a real tan. I think fake tan stuff looks like shite, especially when it's over applied.

Nothing would "help" me.  I was not as good as others but I still tired, enjoyed it and then realized that I could not compete well enough to warrant doing so. Not the end of the world or training, just competing.    ;D
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: DroppingPlates on May 28, 2017, 11:55:36 AM
A few times and yup, my physique was not as good as others but the tan was just fine because it was a real tan. I think fake tan stuff looks like shite, especially when it's over applied.

Nothing would "help" me.  I was not as good as others but I still tired, enjoyed it and then realized that I could not compete well enough to warrant doing so. Not the end of the world or training, just competing.    ;D

Maybe the tan was good from your perspective, but a deep tan will reveal the muscle definition/separation much better, provided you're in shape ;)

True, not the end of the world but it still sucks after all that work & diet.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Parker on May 28, 2017, 12:01:44 PM
So why did Akim go out east again ????? Didn't seem to help his placings.
He needs to drop some weight, he's coming in too heavy.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 01:32:07 PM
He needs to drop some weight, he's coming in too heavy.

Agreed ! And you think someone would tell him that and/or he would know himself !?! :/
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 28, 2017, 05:46:09 PM
This physique compared to this physique. This is where we are now.  ::)
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 06:29:59 PM
This physique compared to this physique. This is where we are now.  ::)


Yeah, that's a really valid point. And I'm still not quite sure WHY guys these days look so damn different than guys of yesteryear ( 15 + years ago or so ). IF I had to guess ... IF ... I would almost say it's due to overdependence of insulin. But I could be wrong. Disgusted, BFG, the old GH15, etc. would be better suited to answer that question, I suppose.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Nether Animal on May 28, 2017, 06:49:28 PM
Will Harris soft as butter but his shape is a bit better than previously
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: The_Iron_Disciple on May 28, 2017, 07:00:21 PM
Will Harris soft as butter but his shape is a bit better than previously


Looks great for being 3,000 years old.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: SF1900 on May 28, 2017, 07:35:43 PM
'Horrible'? Not the best arms but the rest of his physique looks pretty good

Not at all. He looks flat and watery. Look 5 weeks out.

Looks like garbage.
Title: Re: 2017 IFBB California State Pro - 05-27-17 - Competitors and Discussion
Post by: Ronnie Rep on May 29, 2017, 06:37:19 AM
Top 4.
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798009.jpg)
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798011.jpg)

Look, folks from second callout and nobody looks pregnant.
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798018.jpg)
(http://contests.npcnewsonline.com/images/contests/560/large/2798015.jpg)

Someday somebody of them could prove to be next Mr. Olympia!
(http://www.musculardevelopment.com/contests/1850-mr-olympia-weekend/2014/8895-phil-heath/8895-phil-heath-49_final.jpg)
(http://musculardevelopment.com/contests/1850-mr-olympia-weekend/2014/8895-phil-heath/8895-phil-heath-245_final.jpg)
Griffin has put on some size. He could have easily won if he came in in better shape.