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Title: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Ron on February 06, 2022, 12:26:36 AM
The 2022 Arnold Sports Festival will be held March 3-6, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. The Arnold Expo will be held March 4-6. ARNOLD SPORTS FESTIVAL is the largest series of multi-sport festivals in the world. In 1989, the Arnold Sports Festival was founded by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Columbus business Jim Lorimer in Columbus, Ohio. Other festivals are held in Melbourne, Australia; São Paulo, Brasil; Johannesburg, South Africa; Seville, Spain; and Birmingham, England.

Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Ron on February 06, 2022, 12:27:32 AM

2022 Arnold Classic Competitors

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Nathan De Asha (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Cedric McMillan (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)
Akim Williams (USA)



PREJUDGING
Friday, Mar 04
7:00pm-9:30pm
Columbus Convention Center
Battelle Grand

FINALS
Saturday, Mar 05
7:00pm-10:00pm
Columbus Convention Center
Battelle Grand
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Ron on February 06, 2022, 12:30:21 AM
2022 Arnold Classic - Classic Physique Competitors


Breon Ansley (USA)
Michael Daboul (United Kingdom)
Urs Kalecinski (Germany)
Peter Molnar (Hungary)
Terrence Ruffin (USA)
Ramon Rocha Queiroz (Brasil)
Darwin Uribe (Colombia)
Lenny Wicks (USA)
Divine Wilson (USA)


2022 Arnold Classic - Mens Physique Competitors

Erin Banks (USA)
Choi Bong Seok (South Korea)
Riccardo Croci (Italy)
Terrence Teo Kok Hua (Malaysia)
Drelyn Hunt (USA)
Emanuel Hunter (USA)
Daniel Leone (Italy)
Diogo Montenegro (Brasil)
Antoine Weatherspoon (USA)


2022 Arnold Classic - Pro Wheelchair Competitors

Gabriele Andriulli (Italy)
Anand Arnold (India)
Bradley Betts (USA)
Adelfo Cerame Jr. (USA)
Harold Kelley (USA)
Antoni Khadraoui (Algeria)
Chad McCrary (USA)
Daniel Minster (Czech Republic)
Johnny Quinn (USA)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Ron on February 06, 2022, 12:33:20 AM
2022 Arnold Classic Bikini International Pro Competitors

Maureen Blanquisco (USA)
Lauralie Chapados (Canada)
Lauren Dannenmiller (USA)
Alessia Facchin (Italy)
Phoebe Hagan (United Kingdom)
Ashley Kaltwasser (USA)
Jourdanne Lee (USA)
Lucia Malavaze (USA)
Elisa Pecini (Brasil)
Danielle Phelps (USA)
Allison Testu (France)


2022 Arnold Classic Figure International Pro Competitors

Latoya Farley (USA)
Wendy Fortino (USA)
Cydney Gillon (USA)
An Da Jong (Korea)
Nicole Zenobia Graham (USA)
Lola Montez (Canada)
Jessica Reyes Padilla (Puerto Rico)
Larhannah Robinson (USA)
Natalia Soltero (Mexico)
Bojana Vasiljevic (USA)


2022 Arnold Classic Fitness International Pro Competitors

Jaclyn Baker (USA)
Amanda Ciani (USA)
Kate Errington (United Kingdom)
Ariel Khadr (USA)
Sara Kovach (USA)
Allison Kramer (USA)
Minna Pajulahti (Finland)
Missy Truscott (USA)
Aurika Tyrgale (Russia)
Tamara Vahn (Canada)


2022 Arnold Classic Wellness International Pro Competitors

Sunny Andrews (USA)
Yarishna Ayala (USA)
Angela Borges (Brasil)
Devyn Cambre (USA)
Barbara Cesar (USA)
Julia Chitarra (Brasil)
Casey DeLong (USA)
Kassandra Gillis (Canada)
Isabelle Nunes (USA)
Lorena Ragusa (USA)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: French on February 06, 2022, 05:04:03 AM


Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles


1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on February 07, 2022, 03:12:49 PM

Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles


1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)

Intredasting picks there.  Not sure my crystal balls go the full 12, but I'll have a stab at the top 6 - not how I would place them, but how I believe they will be placed

Curry
Bonac
DeAsha (can he get into the USA now?)
Grimes (his kidnapping by the Camel Crew really shows)
Rodriguez
Williams

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks


Whereas this is the way I want these guys to end up

Ruffin (amazing physique)
Molnar
Ansley (who will melt down)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on February 08, 2022, 10:09:31 PM
Intredasting picks there.  Not sure my crystal balls go the full 12, but I'll have a stab at the top 6 - not how I would place them, but how I believe they will be placed

Curry
Bonac
DeAsha (can he get into the USA now?)
Grimes (his kidnapping by the Camel Crew really shows)
Rodriguez
Williams

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks


Whereas this is the way I want these guys to end up

Ruffin (amazing physique)
Molnar
Ansley (who will melt down)

Good picks. I'd throw Samson into the mix. He's made solid improvements and if they still judge the posing round he should do well.

Also don't count out Kluco. Maybe he'll be better now without Amanda draining his life energy.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on February 10, 2022, 03:15:03 PM
Good picks. I'd throw Samson into the mix. He's made solid improvements and if they still judge the posing round he should do well.

Also don't count out Kluco. Maybe he'll be better now without Amanda draining his life energy.

Good point - not sure how much bigger he might be this year, but if get's the conditioning right then you're right

Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on February 17, 2022, 10:20:09 AM

Predictions

1. William Bonac
2. Brandon Curry
3. Brett Wilkin
4. Akim Williams
5. Justin Rodriguez
6. Samson Dauda
7. Nathan De Asha
8. Regan Grimes
9. Steve Kuclo
10. Fabio Giga Rezende
11. Cedric McMillan
12. Maxx Charles


1. Urs Kalecinski
2. Terrence Ruffin
3. Peter Molnar
4. Ramon Rocha Queiroz
5. Breon Ansley (USA)

arent nathan and justin 'out'?
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: French on February 18, 2022, 12:13:11 AM
yes, Nathan is out

Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on February 18, 2022, 02:25:47 AM
yes, Nathan is out

thx

i was confusing justin with brandao (or whatever his name is).

nathan
shaaban
brandao -  all out
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on February 18, 2022, 02:21:00 PM
Akim is out. 2 weeks of Covid fucked up his prep
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on February 19, 2022, 02:09:30 AM
Akim is out. 2 weeks of Covid fucked up his prep

he never really comes in dialed, which is a shame
guy has an amazing physique for this bubble-game of peace
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: 6 Reps on February 25, 2022, 11:41:56 PM
Cedric is out too, citing health reasons.  Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious. 

The competitors now are:

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)

Seems Curry may be the favorite to win.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Fortress on February 26, 2022, 05:04:04 PM
Prediction:
















Boredom.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on February 28, 2022, 03:38:11 AM
Cedric is out too, citing health reasons.  Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious. 

 :-\

McMillan will either fail to make it onstage, or have some sort of fainting incident onstage (known as the McCarver Manoeuvre) and have to withdraw/die - you heard it here first folks

Yeah I'm no Nostradamus, but with those heart issues last year I hope he's come to his senses.  But you mention a different cause, so let's see how this pans out...
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Da Freak on March 02, 2022, 07:32:01 AM
At the rate they are dropping out, everyone's going to top 5.

Cedric is out too, citing health reasons.  Gossip is it may be related to his esophagus, could be serious. 

The competitors now are:

William Bonac (Netherlands)
Maxx Charles (USA)
Brandon Curry (USA)
Samson Dauda (United Kingdom)
Regan Grimes (Canada)
Steve Kuclo (USA)
Fabio Giga Rezende (Brasil)
Justin Rodriguez (USA)
Brett Wilkin (USA)

Seems Curry may be the favorite to win.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: 6 Reps on March 03, 2022, 12:18:14 AM
The whole event is available on pay-per-view, for $24.99 today only; tomorrow the price jumps to $34.99:

https://fanmio.com/products/arnold-sports
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: stuntmovie on March 03, 2022, 07:58:51 AM
Don't be surprised if WILKIN does better than expected.

Possibly CURRY first followed by WILKEN.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 03, 2022, 03:43:04 PM
The whole event is available on pay-per-view, for $24.99 today only; tomorrow the price jumps to $34.99:

https://fanmio.com/products/arnold-sports

I don't understand?  The amateur is on youtube ArnoldSportsFestival channel for over 5 hours.  I've been on a zoom meeting the last hour so it might still be on.  The expo is back, and it is sold out.  Why not keep it free to attract new viewers on YouTube or work out a deal with Amazon like they did for the O a few years back?  I don't care about anything but the freaks and women's physique, and I don't really know the women by name just like their routines and consider them athletes unlike bikini and the "wellness" division (aka, too lazy to diet class)

There are only 9 guys left in the pro bb show, and I only care about 4.....Curry, Bonac, and Samson & Wilkins cuz they are going to be factors soon if not already in this show, and they are both Team Hosstile.  Fouad was always a cool dude on Mayhem while he was coming up, and I just laugh hysterically at some of the shit they say on both the Bollocks show and Bro Chat.  Plus they are all honest as fuck about drugs, and all their pasts.  Funny how right after the show where walker says he was squatting 700 and benching 500 at 19-20, days later Cutler comes out with a video saying he did the same.  I just can't stand him.  Kudos to whoever it was that snuck in a subtle fridge joke in that thread btw.  It was well done!

I was excited to see the show, and to here Fouad and Dennis James comment as well, but I'm not spending $25 and going through all the issues of moving my tv to hook up my laptop. Either stream it directly to my tv, or I'm out for good. 
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: 6 Reps on March 04, 2022, 09:32:01 AM
I don't understand?  The amateur is on youtube ArnoldSportsFestival channel for over 5 hours.  I've been on a zoom meeting the last hour so it might still be on.  The expo is back, and it is sold out.  Why not keep it free to attract new viewers on YouTube or work out a deal with Amazon like they did for the O a few years back?  I don't care about anything but the freaks and women's physique, and I don't really know the women by name just like their routines and consider them athletes unlike bikini and the "wellness" division (aka, too lazy to diet class)

There are only 9 guys left in the pro bb show, and I only care about 4.....Curry, Bonac, and Samson & Wilkins cuz they are going to be factors soon if not already in this show, and they are both Team Hosstile.  Fouad was always a cool dude on Mayhem while he was coming up, and I just laugh hysterically at some of the shit they say on both the Bollocks show and Bro Chat.  Plus they are all honest as fuck about drugs, and all their pasts.  Funny how right after the show where walker says he was squatting 700 and benching 500 at 19-20, days later Cutler comes out with a video saying he did the same.  I just can't stand him.  Kudos to whoever it was that snuck in a subtle fridge joke in that thread btw.  It was well done!

I was excited to see the show, and to here Fouad and Dennis James comment as well, but I'm not spending $25 and going through all the issues of moving my tv to hook up my laptop. Either stream it directly to my tv, or I'm out for good.

 Not so this morning.  There are a couple of live coverages on Fanmio, like arm wrestling, women’s physique, but nothing live on YouTube.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: stuntmovie on March 04, 2022, 10:07:19 AM
Arroldsportsfestival on Youtube  now (10 AM West Coast Time)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on March 04, 2022, 01:51:44 PM


Love it when the 'figure' ladies nowadays have deeper voices than the old Ms Olympia competitors in the '90s who everyone said went too far! LOL

And Chris Cormier is aging pretty rapidly ;D
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on March 04, 2022, 04:54:00 PM
Ruffin doesn't look quite as sharp as last time I saw him

Hmmm....  Ramon..?
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: AbrahamG on March 04, 2022, 07:38:07 PM
Bonac - I think he should win.  He looks better in comparisons than when he is by himself.  Which seems counterintuitive.  Has some fucked up gyno on his right nipple. 

Brandon - Quads looked really small.  Got smaller as the show went on.  I saw nothing from him tonight that makes me think he's regaining the Olympia crown. 

Steve - good condition but probably needs this condition plus more size.  Just never wows me on stage.

Justin - by himself, I though he was the man.  In comparisons he's fighting with Steve for 3rd.  Weird, if not suspect shoulders and midsection is kind of ugly.  Back is great.  Overall a great showing.

Samson - best I've seen him.  Wish they'd have compared him to Steve.

Brett - good showing.  Needs to dry out a little more.

Reagan - I thought he was off when by himself.  Once the comparisons started, I thought he may have been overlooked.  Most impressed I've been by him.  Would have liked to see him, Kuclo and Samson compared given their similar heights. 

Maxx - needs to hang it up.  Not in the cards for him to be a successful pro.  He is huge.  From the front, his upper body is top notch.  Overall, he reminds me of an open class slightly less smashed asshole version of Kevin English.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: US MUSL on March 04, 2022, 09:26:20 PM
^^^ Spot on recap AbrahamG.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: AbrahamG on March 04, 2022, 09:28:43 PM
^Thanks bud^

Looking forward to tomorrow night.  Could see some overnight transformations.  Am I wrong in assuming that the night show gets judged?
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: US MUSL on March 04, 2022, 09:30:05 PM
Night show and the posing rounds are judged tomorrow night.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 05, 2022, 08:04:47 AM
Intredasting picks there.  Not sure my crystal balls go the full 12, but I'll have a stab at the top 6 - not how I would place them, but how I believe they will be placed

Curry
Bonac
DeAsha (can he get into the USA now?)
Grimes (his kidnapping by the Camel Crew really shows)
Rodriguez
Williams


Good picks. I'd throw Samson into the mix. He's made solid improvements and if they still judge the posing round he should do well.

Also don't count out Kluco. Maybe he'll be better now without Amanda draining his life energy.

It looks like between us we could have the top 5. Grimes maybe letting us down though.

(https://i.giphy.com/media/M8dw7l8jhQvSAVpawW/giphy.webp)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 05, 2022, 11:31:21 AM
Not so this morning.  There are a couple of live coverages on Fanmio, like arm wrestling, women’s physique, but nothing live on YouTube.

Yeah, I've seen some recap and pirated stuff this morning from yesterday's BBing prejudging, but going to their youtube site their was nothing yesterday.  And, I don't give a single fuck about arm wrestling or any of the other shit they have going on there so unless I actually go to the AC or the O, I'm not paying shit to see it.   They are losing fans, and not gaining new ones by charging for it.  After buying Flex's fucked up livestream, I will never pay for another one again. (In his favor, they did refund my money and put up a free replay that was good)
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 05, 2022, 11:50:46 AM
Bonac - I think he should win.  He looks better in comparisons than when he is by himself.  Which seems counterintuitive.  Has some fucked up gyno on his right nipple. 

Brandon - Quads looked really small.  Got smaller as the show went on.  I saw nothing from him tonight that makes me think he's regaining the Olympia crown. 

Steve - good condition but probably needs this condition plus more size.  Just never wows me on stage.

Justin - by himself, I though he was the man.  In comparisons he's fighting with Steve for 3rd.  Weird, if not suspect shoulders and midsection is kind of ugly.  Back is great.  Overall a great showing.

Samson - best I've seen him.  Wish they'd have compared him to Steve.

Brett - good showing.  Needs to dry out a little more.

Reagan - I thought he was off when by himself.  Once the comparisons started, I thought he may have been overlooked.  Most impressed I've been by him.  Would have liked to see him, Kuclo and Samson compared given their similar heights. 

Maxx - needs to hang it up.  Not in the cards for him to be a successful pro.  He is huge.  From the front, his upper body is top notch.  Overall, he reminds me of an open class slightly less smashed asshole version of Kevin English.

AG, you and I disagree on a lot of political stuff, but from the little bit of stuff I've found on YT this morning I pretty much agree all the way with what you said.  Bonac obviously was fucked in the O last year due to not being able to train for 2 weeks bcuz of covid.  It wasn't an excuse.   He looks like his old self again.  Weird though how his legs dwindled away so much at the O, and now they are back.  I think it's between him and Justin (his back dbl bi is insane).  Curry didn't live up to the hype.  I think the photos he was putting out were shopped, cuz he looked insane in those.  Brett didn't live up to hype unfortunately, but hey, it's only his second year so we'll see.  Maybe he'll come in sharper tonight and it was just a mistiming kind of thing.  I didn't catch Samson's routine so kinda bummed about that, but happy to hear he brought his best package to the show.  I do disagree about Reagan and Steve though.  I think he should be 9th out 9 and Kuclo should be 8th only because it's a competition.  I've never been a fan of his physique at all, and I always thought he was an arrogant asshole.  Now we know he is at least a cheating asshole.  I don't get how you can be a conservative from Texas and claim to be an all in Christian while having multiple affairs.  Hope he gets raped in the divorce.

How were Fouad and Dennis as commentators together?  Somehow that dickface Shawn Ray was still the commentator for the free amateur stuff on YT.  I love that he got notched down and probably less pay too, but I'd be happiest if everyone in BBing just dropped that fucking piece of shit.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 05, 2022, 11:57:34 AM
^Thanks bud^

Looking forward to tomorrow night.  Could see some overnight transformations.  Am I wrong in assuming that the night show gets judged?

I don't think so.  For the most part, yes the placings are set, but there have been numerous stories about guys that jumped up a spot or more in the AC and the O over the years.  Based on what I've seen and just out of past history, they probably have Bonac, Curry, and Justin in 1-3.  I think if Justin dries out just a bit more, I don't see how they can deny him his first AC title.  Never been a fan of his at all, but he looks insane this year.  Dude went all in for this, and should be rewarded as such IMO.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Bevo on March 05, 2022, 12:07:05 PM
Bonac - I think he should win.  He looks better in comparisons than when he is by himself.  Which seems counterintuitive.  Has some fucked up gyno on his right nipple. 

Brandon - Quads looked really small.  Got smaller as the show went on.  I saw nothing from him tonight that makes me think he's regaining the Olympia crown. 

Steve - good condition but probably needs this condition plus more size.  Just never wows me on stage.

Justin - by himself, I though he was the man.  In comparisons he's fighting with Steve for 3rd.  Weird, if not suspect shoulders and midsection is kind of ugly.  Back is great.  Overall a great showing.

Samson - best I've seen him.  Wish they'd have compared him to Steve.

Brett - good showing.  Needs to dry out a little more.

Reagan - I thought he was off when by himself.  Once the comparisons started, I thought he may have been overlooked.  Most impressed I've been by him.  Would have liked to see him, Kuclo and Samson compared given their similar heights. 

Maxx - needs to hang it up.  Not in the cards for him to be a successful pro.  He is huge.  From the front, his upper body is top notch.  Overall, he reminds me of an open class slightly less smashed asshole version of Kevin English.


Good observations

Very schmoetastic
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Grape Ape on March 05, 2022, 01:55:43 PM
Bonac - I think he should win.  He looks better in comparisons than when he is by himself.  Which seems counterintuitive.  Has some fucked up gyno on his right nipple. 

Brandon - Quads looked really small.  Got smaller as the show went on.  I saw nothing from him tonight that makes me think he's regaining the Olympia crown. 

Steve - good condition but probably needs this condition plus more size.  Just never wows me on stage.

Justin - by himself, I though he was the man.  In comparisons he's fighting with Steve for 3rd.  Weird, if not suspect shoulders and midsection is kind of ugly.  Back is great.  Overall a great showing.

Samson - best I've seen him.  Wish they'd have compared him to Steve.

Brett - good showing.  Needs to dry out a little more.

Reagan - I thought he was off when by himself.  Once the comparisons started, I thought he may have been overlooked.  Most impressed I've been by him.  Would have liked to see him, Kuclo and Samson compared given their similar heights. 

Maxx - needs to hang it up.  Not in the cards for him to be a successful pro.  He is huge.  From the front, his upper body is top notch.  Overall, he reminds me of an open class slightly less smashed asshole version of Kevin English.

Gayer than knowing their first names.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: LurkerNoMore on March 05, 2022, 05:33:40 PM
Cedric just needs to quit.  He’s embarrassing himself at this point.  I can’t see him breaking Top 3 in a third tier like Mr Tijuana Pro Show or those or no name contests that the scrubs compete in.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 05, 2022, 05:43:01 PM
Cedric just needs to quit.  He’s embarrassing himself at this point.  I can’t see him breaking Top 3 in a third tier like Mr Tijuana Pro Show or those or no name contests that the scrubs compete in.

He backed out of the show due to health so I think he has called it a career.

No need to pour salt on an open wound is the saying I believe. ???
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 05, 2022, 05:47:44 PM
He backed out of the show due to health so I think he has called it a career.

No need to pour salt on an open wound is the saying I believe. ???

He's been to hospital during prep a few times for health related issues now. Even said he nearly died once or twice. Oh and he's actually Shaun Rhodens cousin and he recently died.

None of this stopped him entering prep for this show. 
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: myt1 on March 05, 2022, 07:44:27 PM
He's been to hospital during prep a few times for health related issues now. Even said he nearly died once or twice. Oh and he's actually Shaun Rhodens cousin and he recently died.

None of this stopped him entering prep for this show.

No shit?  I never heard that before anywhere.  Dude should get off all gear for a while and then maybe do legit TRT, retire from the military as soon as he is eligible for his pension, and then just enjoy life.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: 6 Reps on March 06, 2022, 01:04:20 AM
Results + Prize $:

Winner — Brandon Curry, $200,000
Second Place — William Bonac, $120,000
Third Place — Steve Kuclo, $70,000
Fourth Place — Samson Dauda, $37,500
Fifth Place — Justin Rodriguez, $20,000
Sixth Place — Brett Wilkin, $12,500
Seventh Place — Regan Grimes, $2000
Eighth Place — Maxx Charles, $2000
Ninth Place — Fabio Giga Rezende, $2000

*Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award — William Bonac, $10,000

*Ed Corney Best Poser Award — Brandon Curry, $10,000
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on March 06, 2022, 01:27:51 AM
Results + Prize $:

Winner — Brandon Curry, $200,000
Second Place — William Bonac, $120,000
Third Place — Steve Kuclo, $70,000
Fourth Place — Samson Dauda, $37,500
Fifth Place — Justin Rodriguez, $20,000
Sixth Place — Brett Wilkin, $12,500
Seventh Place — Regan Grimes, $2000
Eighth Place — Maxx Charles, $2000
Ninth Place — Fabio Giga Rezende, $2000

*Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award — William Bonac, $10,000

*Ed Corney Best Poser Award — Brandon Curry, $10,000

im obviously not qualified to judge 1/2 nude men (queue prime) but when compared from the back (curry and bonac) bonac just destroyed him
in a different league
especially his lower-body (not even close)
i thought bonac should have won over "lets go brandon"

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Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on March 06, 2022, 01:42:26 AM
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Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 06, 2022, 05:43:32 AM
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Don't think this is a fair comparison.

Curry is darker than Bonac, but in this picture he looks lighter. Also if you look at the Arnold statue it has more brightness in Currys pic.

Whatever the reason, Currys picture has more brightness and maybe contrast and this washes his conditioning out.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: karasan on March 06, 2022, 10:35:51 AM
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Ginormous delts on Curry.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on March 06, 2022, 02:12:12 PM
I know I could Google this (LOL) but does anyone have any pics that might be used to compare Kuclo and Grimes?

I'm not sucking that young man's cawk, but I can't believe he was so far away from the top 3 - maybe I'm just a fan boi of that sort of physique but since he was kidnapped and forced to drink camel milk I thought he was a real contender (denial, I know...)

Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 06, 2022, 02:58:24 PM
I know I could Google this (LOL) but does anyone have any pics that might be used to compare Kuclo and Grimes?

I'm not sucking that young man's cawk, but I can't believe he was so far away from the top 3 - maybe I'm just a fan boi of that sort of physique but since he was kidnapped and forced to drink camel milk I thought he was a real contender (denial, I know...)

He wasn't in good enough condition. He left the Camel crew years ago though. He was only out there briefly, maybe not more than a few weeks. He couldn't handle the mundane eat, sleep, train, watch dvds/netflix lifestyle (juicy rumours below). After camel crew he went back to Aceto and did classic for a bit. Probably just doesn't want to push the gas hard as required to be a real top guy.

The camel crew kidnapping guys isn't actually just a joke. I've heard their method for keeping guys there is to hire hookers for X bodybuilder and take video/take pics and then blackmail them if hey want to leave. Not saying it's true with everyone (Curry loves the boring routine out there) but they would not let Regan leave initially. He had to lie his way out.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on March 07, 2022, 12:31:09 AM
Don't think this is a fair comparison.

Curry is darker than Bonac, but in this picture he looks lighter. Also if you look at the Arnold statue it has more brightness in Currys pic.

Whatever the reason, Currys picture has more brightness and maybe contrast and this washes his conditioning out.

I just think when most things are very close, bonac kills him from the back
especially lower body
again, who knows its only an opinion
luckily im not qualified to judge nearly nude men in ball-suits and salad dressing
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Gym-Rat on March 07, 2022, 08:05:29 AM
and imagine regan grimes (and the like)
all the training, drug-bills and dieting for 2K?  ???

Brandon Curry, $200,000
William Bonac, $120,000
Steve Kuclo, $70,000
Samson Dauda, $37,500
Justin Rodriguez, $20,000
Brett Wilkin, $12,500
Regan Grimes, $2,000
Maxx Charles, $2,000
Fabio Giga Rezende, $2,000
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Grape Ape on March 07, 2022, 09:12:09 AM
I just think when most things are very close, bonac kills him from the back
especially lower body
again, who knows its only an opinion
luckily im not qualified to judge nearly nude men in ball-suits and salad dressing

FWIW:

For some reason I cannot explain, I went to the Arnold instagram to see which of the 100 categories the dude wavelength posted about was in (took third in the category that isn't the real one, but isn't board shorts).  Saw the Curry win post, and the first 20 responses all said the judges screwed up.
Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Taffin on March 07, 2022, 10:17:20 AM
He wasn't in good enough condition. He left the Camel crew years ago though. He was only out there briefly, maybe not more than a few weeks. He couldn't handle the mundane eat, sleep, train, watch dvds/netflix lifestyle (juicy rumours below). After camel crew he went back to Aceto and did classic for a bit. Probably just doesn't want to push the gas hard as required to be a real top guy.

The camel crew kidnapping guys isn't actually just a joke. I've heard their method for keeping guys there is to hire hookers for X bodybuilder and take video/take pics and then blackmail them if hey want to leave. Not saying it's true with everyone (Curry loves the boring routine out there) but they would not let Regan leave initially. He had to lie his way out.

Wow my memory is fucked - I could have sworn he only escaped from them at some point last year!  I guess he must have turned the hookers down ;D

Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 07, 2022, 02:04:42 PM
I just think when most things are very close, bonac kills him from the back
especially lower body
again, who knows its only an opinion
luckily im not qualified to judge nearly nude men in ball-suits and salad dressing

Curry actually has good back. Better than it looked at this show. I didn't really watch much of it, but he looked underwhelming. Either he was off or got lost amongst bigger or more muscular guys. Bonac was almost back to his best and that would be more than good enough to beat a below par Curry.

Currys back from the O

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Title: Re: 2022 Arnold Classic - March 4-6
Post by: Flexacon on March 07, 2022, 02:10:08 PM
Wow my memory is fucked - I could have sworn he only escaped from them at some point last year!  I guess he must have turned the hookers down ;D

Again this might not be too far from the truth...

He told them he was missing his gf and wanted to go see her quickly and then he'd be back. It's very possible they insisted he stay and that they'd send him some hookers...