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Two weeks away from the 2008 Olympia, and the Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia and Fitness Olympia qualified competitors are complete, with only the IFBB Tournament of Champions left to go to qualify in Figure. So far, 87 competitors are qualified to compete this year, and here are the lists, in order of how they qualified. 2008 IFBB Olympia Weekend Qualified Competitors For those of you that are interested on who qualified in 2007, here is the list 2007 IFBB Olympia Weekend Qualified Competitors

Ah, the guys at Flex Magazine have made some funny videos featuring Jay Cutler and Dexter Jackson in their comedic best as they rival on who will look the best for the 2008 Mr. Olympia. Here are a few of the videos. Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part One Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Two Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Three Jay Cutler vs. Dexter Jackson Part Four

The 2008 Olympia Video Series is on a roll, and so far, seven videos have been filmed. Watch as Bob Cicherillo, courtesy of Bodybuilding.com, goes around the country, visiting various competitors as the get ready for the Olympia, and watch them trains, joke around, and answer questions. Here are the first 7 video series. Episode #1: Jay Cutler Episode #2: Gustavo Badell Episode #3: Dexter Jackson Episode #4: Kristal Richardson Episode #5: Toney Freeman Episode #6: Jay Cutler – Part 2 Episode #7: Phil Heath

Musclephone alert came through as soon as the new came out.  Craig Titus was sentenced to 21-55 years. Kelly Ryan was sentenced 6-26 years in prison. Craig Titus pleaded guilty on May 30 to second-degree murder, kidnapping and arson. Kelly Ryan pleaded guilty to arson and Nevada’s equivalent of no contest to battery with a deadly weapon. According the sources, Kelly read a statement, and could not stop crying.  Then Craig came up, said he was sorry, and called himself a coward for his acts, and apoligized. Then Maura James came up, and begged the judge for the maximum sentence, and asked for a gag order on Craig and Kelly. The judge decided not to impose a gag order, then procedeed to lecture Craig and Kelly, and then he threw the book at them, and gave them whatever he could. Kelly’s sentence of 6 to 26 years means that in 6 years, she will be eligible for parole, although she has served close to 3 years, with a maximum of 26 years she can spend in jail.  Craig”s sentence of 21 to 51 years means that in 21 years, he will be eligible for parole in 21 years, less time served already. 

It was a good weekend in Dallas, as Toney Freeman beat Dennis James again in a rematch from last weeks Tampa Pro Bodybulding contest. However, Fouad Abiad placed ahead of an incredible Will Harris to garner that coveted Olympia qualification, which had Fouad in tears backstage with the change to compete in his dream contest. Another incredible competitor, Tarek Elsetouhi came on strong too, coming in 5th, and leaving Darrem Charles out in 6th place. Here are the complete results from the five IFBB pro contests… 2008 Europa Super Show Men’s Bodybuilding Results http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/southwestpromens.htm 2008 Europa Super Show 210 and Under Men’s Bodybuilding Results http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/southwestpromens210.htm 2008 Europa Super Show Fitness Results http://www.getbig.com/results/fitness/southwestprofitness.htm 2008 Europa Pro Figure Results http://www.getbig.com/results/figure/southwestprofigure.htm 2008 Europa Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Results http://www.getbig.com/results/womens/southwestprowomens.htm

In the first IFBB Tampa pro show that I can remember that has been held in Tampa, Florida, Toney Freeman barely won over a muscular Dennis James to win the Men’s Bodybuilding contest. Just how close was it. At the end of the third round, Toney and Dennis were tied, and the final comparison and posedown round decided it.  David Henry, the winner of the 202lbs and Under, took third also at this contest, while Darrem Charles took 4th.  Two top contenders, are are poised to make a big splash in the coming months and years, is Fouad Abiad from Canada (who took 5th), and Tarek Elsetouhi from Germany (who took 7th). Thanks to Tim and Brandi Gardner, who promoted this event. Here are the compelete scorecard results for the two IFBB pro shows. Please click on the link below to see the placings, and points per round. 2008 IFBB Tampa Pro Men’s Bodybuilding Champions Scorecard Results http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/gp-florida.htm 2008 IFBB Tampa Pro Men’s 202lb and Under Scorecard Results http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/gp-florida202.htm

Will Harris is predicting a win at the Europa Show, so for all of you who are coming to the show, watch out… he is in shape. This is Will Harris FOUR WEEKS OUT from the Europa show! http://blog.bodybuilding.com/ProAmContests/2008/08/06/will-harris-europa-interview-4-wks-out/

Thanks to Bodybuilding.com, we will have another free webcast for all you unable to make it to Dallas .Bodybuilding.com announced an agreement with the Europa Pro Super Show to provide a free live webcast of the IFBB Pro Pre-judging and Finals Championship portion of the event. Estimated time for the webcast is as follows… All Divisions Prejudging: Friday August 15, 2008, 5:30pm All Divisions Finals: Saturday August 16th, 2008, 1:45pm Event locaiton will be the Dallas Convention Center Downtown Dallas 650 South Griffin Street (Hall F) Dallas, Texas  75202    For more information on the show and how to get tickets and visit the expo, check out below http://www.supershowexpo.com/

Here are the competitors that are due to compete at the two pro contests (regular and 202 and Under) on August 9th. 1. Fouad ABIAD, Canada 2. Khalid ALMOHSINAWI, Netherlands 3. Jorge ALVES, France 4. Pablo AREVALO, Peru 5. Paul BAKER, Jamaica 6. Marcus BECHT, Germany 7. Lyndon BELGRAVE, Barbados 8. Omar BORRELLI, Argentina 9. Elvis BROWN, England 10. Raul CARRASCO, Spain 11. Marcos CHACON, Spain* 12. Darrem CHARLES, Trinidad 13. Fedel CLARKE, Canada 14. Clarence DEVIS, Belgium 15. Guy DUCASSE, USA 16. Mark DUGDALE, USA* 17. Tarek ELSETOUHI, Germany 18. Anthony FINOCCHIARO, USA 19. Vonne FRANCIS, Grenada** 20. Toney FREEMAN, USA 21. James HAMPTON, USA 22. David HENRY, USA 23. Jaroslav HORVATH, Slovakia*** 24. Roland HUFF, USA 25. Richard JACKSON, USA 26. Dennis JAMES, Germany* 27. Ken JONES, USA 28. Michal KINDRED, Czech Republic*** 29. James LEWIS, England*** 30. Vincent LIU, Canada*** 31. Jeffrey LONG, USA 32. Daron LYTLE, USA 33. Yildirim MEHMET, France* 34. Evgeny MISHIN, Russia 35. Istavan NEMETH, Hungary 36. Jerry NICHOLLS, Barbados 37. Bola OJEX, Nigeria 38. Gian Enrico PICA, Italy 39. Carlos Majid RABIEI, Canada 40. Frederic SAUVAGE, France 41. Roc SHABAZZ, USA 42. Clifton TORRES, USA** 43. Mike VALENTINO, USA** 44. Bob WEATHERILL,…

Here are the complete results from the 2008 IFBB Jacksonville Pro figure contest. 1- Mary Elizabeth Lado 2- Jessica Paxson-Putnam 3- Kristal Richardson 4- Krissy Chin 5- Jane Awad 6- Kristi Tauti 7- Elisha Archibold 8- Marcy Porter 9 – Allison Jones-Williams 10- Andrea Dumon 10- Kristin Gomez 12- Jessica Lyons 13- Claire Parmley 14- Melissa Montanaro-Griffin 15- Melissa Pearo 16- Tivisay Briceno 17- Christine Wan ————————— 18- Thais Cabrices Werner 18- Becky Clawson 18- Sherma Del Tergo 18- Patricia Mello 18- Petra Mertl 18- Susanne Niederhauser 18- Larissa Reis 18- Stephanie Togrul-Tulin 18- Irina Veselova 18- Tessa Wood

Here is the 2008 IFBB Europa Pro current competitor list. The men’s list is for two contests – the regular show, and the 202 pounds and under contest. MEN 1. Fouad ABIAD, Canada 2. Ahmad AHMAD, Sweden 3. Khalid ALMOHSINAWI, Netherlands 4. Jose ALVES-JORGE, France 5. Flavio BACCIANINI, Italy 6. Marcus BECHT, Germany 7. Lyndon BELGRAVE, Barbados 8. Lionel BROWN, USA 9. Troy BROWN, Canada 10. Brian CHAMBERLAIN, USA 11. Darrem CHARLES, Trinidad 12. Fedel CLARKE, Canada 13. Rodney DAVIS, USA 14. Omar DECKARD, USA 15. Clarence De VIS, France 16. Guy DUCASSE, USA 17. Mark DUGDALE, USA 18. Tarek ELSETOUHI, Germany 19. Erik FANKHOUSER, USA 20. George FARAH, USA 21. Derik FARNSWORTH, USA 22. Anthony FINOCCHIARI, USA 23. Toney FREEMAN, USA 24. Andy HAMAN, USA 25. Will HARRIS, USA 26. Milton HOLLOWAY, USA 27. Jaroslav HORVATH, Slovakia 28. Roland HUFF, USA 29. Johnnie JACKSON, USA 30. Randy JACKSON, USA 31. Richard JACKSON, USA 32. Dennis JAMES, Germany 33. Ken JONES, USA 34. Michal KINDRED, Czech Republic 35. James LEWIS, England 36. Vincent LIU, Canada 37. Yildirim MEHMET, France 38. Cesar MENDIBLE BAPTISTA, Venezuela 39. Evgeny MISHIN, Russia 40. Istavan NEMETH, Hungary 41. Jerry NICHOLLS, Barbados 42. Gian Enrico PICA,…

It was a great contest, with Brandon Curry winning the overall, while Curtis Bryant took the second pro card slot.  Edward Nunn, who won the Super Heavyweight class, looked like he would of had a great chance to get that second pro card, but didn’t, and he is now the favorite for the 2008 NPC Nationals in Atlanta. Grigori Atoyan, the Super Heavyweight favorite, come in 3rd. But Brandon Curry didnt have it easy in winning his class. Michael Liberatore lost out in the Heavyweight battles by ONE point. Yes, one point, and is certainly a lock to win his class at the NPC Nationals now. Lee Banks also looked great too in this class. Here are the complete results, along with competitor’s number, of the NPC USAs mens. http://www.getbig.com/results/mens/usamens.htm There were six new IFBB figure pros, each from winning their class at the NPC USAs. They were Jamie Costa, Crystal Lowery, Kristin Nunn, Amy Lee Martin, Mendi Sakamoto, and Rachel Cammon.  Ami Lee Martin won the overall too. Here are the complete results for the figure http://www.getbig.com/results/figure/usafigure.htm For the women’s bodybuilding, Isabelle Turell won the overall and earned her IFBB pro card. Here are the complte results for the…

The 2008 2008 NPC USA Bodybuilding and Figure Championships will be held on July 25-26, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will be held at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall on the Campus of UNLV, at 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154. This is the tentative list, as there is always more competitors by contest date, as well as some weight changes perhaps.. Men’s Bodybuilding Getbig’s Super Heavyweights Competitor List Sean Allan Grigori Atoyan Robert Burneika Mark Byers Zinjun Croon Franco Dattilo Kirk DeFrancesco Eric Domer Ryan Fasano Kenny Gipson Alex Jacobsen Drew Jemmott Todd Jewell Allen Mallad Malcolm Marshall Kenny Milne Kalani Nelson Korbie Nitiforo Sherwin Pagtakhan Eric Posejpal Aaron Rhea Eric Sanders Ron Stevens James Swanson Eboni Wilson Getbig’s Heavyweights Competitor List Mark Alvisi Lee Banks Erich Blancaflor Mark Christensen Brian Copeland Brandon Curry Parenthesis-PD Devers Darin Dudash David Fenty Les Galloway Chulsey Graham Gary Harden Harry Johnson Doug Lang Michael Liberatore Jeff Long Ricardo Ocampo Vladimir Sizor Kevin Sperling Adam Young Getbig’s Light-Heavyweights Competitor List William Ayoubi Elton Bates Curtis Bryant Peter Ciccone Nathan Detracy Tamar El-Guindy Rene Endara Joshua Fred Garrett Hawkins Allen Hicks Shawn Mack Omar Monroig Jimmy Nguyen Gregory Peeples John…

IFBB Houston Pro Mens Bodybuilding Results 1. Silvio Samuel 2. Craig Richardson 3. Leo Ingram 4. Armin Scholz 5. Bill Wilmore 6. Darrem Charles 7. Fouad Abiad  8. Daniele Seccarecci 9. Pavol Jablonicky 10. Evgeny Mishin 11. Jojo Nitforo 12. Francisco ‘Paco’ Bautista 13. Richard Jackson 14. Ray Arde 15. Jeffrey Long 16. Gina Enrico Pica 17. Eric Castagnet 17. Gianluca Catapano 17. Aiman FaouR  17. Ken Jones 17. Heinz Senior IFBB Houston Pro Mens 202lb and Under Results 1. Ray Arde 2. Tricky Jackson 3. Jeff Long 4. Eric Castagnet 5. Nathan Wonsley 6. Ken Jones IFBB Houston Pro Figure Results 1. Felicia Romero 2. Lenay Hernandez 3. Heather Mae French 4. Jelena Abbou 5. Paola Almerico 6. Huong Arcinas 7. Krissy Chin 8. Bernadette Galvin 9. Natalie Benson 9. Darlina Brown 11. Jane Awad Canada 12. Liane Seiwald 13. Amy Peters 14. Andrea Dumon 15. Petra Mertl 16. Karen Mullarkey-Barringer 17. Melissa Pearo 18. Candice John 19. Elisha Archibold 19. Susanne Bock 19. Trivisay Briceno 19. Nancy Georges 19. Celeste Gonzalez 19. Patricia Mello 19. Jessica Steffens IFBB Houston Pro Fitness Results 1. Tracey Greenwood 2. Shannon Meteraud 3. Erin Riley 4. Bethany Gainey 5. Nicole Duncan 6….

From Dubai, my friends who run Physique Magazine have informed me that there will be an IFBB Dubai Grand Prix show come October of this year. Although I have not seen anything official, here is a preview of the poster and the beginnings of a great contest.

We saw it a few weeks ago. BSN was on the spot where Xyience was, and soon, the rumors were abound. BSN is very interested in the UFC.  This week, we learned that BSN and the UFC signed a multi-year agreement together. Here is some of the press release.  BSN is proud to announce a multi year partnership agreement with the UFC. BSN’s CEO Chris Ferguson comments on the partnership “I am proud to announce that BSN is now the official nutritional supplement sponsor of the UFC. MMA is the fastest growing sport in the world today, thanks almost entirely to the work that UFC has done over the course of the last five years. We are excited to be aligned with an organization as prestigious as the UFC and are eager to stretch our brand with this partnership by showcasing our product line which include No-Explode. I want to thank everybody at the UFC for their efforts and their continued commitments.”

Roland Kickinger is a little busy these days, down in New Mexico filming the 4th movie in the Terminator Series, titled Terminator 4: Salvation: The Future Begins.  Set for a release date of May 22nd, 2009, Roland is playing the character of the T-800, which was the original terminator. This movie picks off where Terminator 3 ended, where the Skynet computer has destroyed most of humanity. John Conner, who will be played by Christian Bale, and his group start to lead the rebellion against the machines.  Roland Kickinger is set to go after John Conner, who will be protected by a good terminator, in this case, played by Josh Brolin. Here is a synopsis released by Warner Bros. Set in post-apocalyptic 2018, John Connor (Christian Bale), the man fated to be the leader of the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators, and the future he was raised to believe in is altered in part by the appearance of Marcus Wright (Sam Worthington), a Terminator whose last memory is of being on death row. Connor must decide whether Marcus has been sent from the future, or rescued from the past. As Skynet prepares its final onslaught, Connor and…

Yes, there will be another IFBB Men’s Pro Contest along with the IFBB Houston Pro. For competitors 202lbs and under, this show will go on, despite not being on some of the contest schedules. The top three will be able to compete in the special Mr. Olympia 202 and Under contest. Total contest prize money is $3,000, but competitors can compete in both shows. As in the past 202lbs and under shows, these shows are designated to showcase the smaller bodybuilder, who often gets overlooked when the big guys are on stage.

The official web site is at http://www.houstonproshow.com/ Here is the current competitor lists  Mens Fouad Abiad – Canada Ray Arde – USA Eric Castagnet – France Gianluca Catapano – Italy Darrem Charles – USA Aiman Faour – Lebanon Leo Ingram – USA Pavol Jablonicky – Spain Ken Jones – USA Jeffrey Long – USA Evgeny Mishin – Russia Craig Richardson – USA Silvio Samuel – Spain Armin Scholtz – Germany Daniele Seccarecci – Italy Heinz Senior – Venezuela Bill Wilmore – USA Nathan Wonsley – USA Figure Jelna Abbou – USA Elisha Archibold – USA Houng Arcinas – USA Jane Awad – Canada Natalie Benson – USA Susanne Bock – Germany Tivisay Briceno – USA Darlina Brown – USA Krissy Chin – USA Andrea Dumon – USA Heather Mae French – USA Bernadette Galvan – USA Nancy Georges – USA Celeste Gonzalez – Spain Candice John – Trinidad Carol King – Barbados Patricia Mello – Brazil Petra Mertl – USA Karen Mullarkey-Barringer – USA Melissa Pearo – USA Amy Peters – USA Felicia Romero – USA Liane Seiwald – USA Jessica Steffens – USA Fitness Maggie Blanchard – USA Myriam Capes – Canada Jennifer Cassetty – USA Shannon Dey –…

Everyone is saying that Dave Jacobs killed Amanda Savell, then killed himself. Today, the Plano police confirmed that Dave Jacobs committed suicide, but still have not ruled on how Amanda received those multiple gun wounds. Here is the official report below. Funeral arrangements are set for Monday, and more information will be coming. You can also send cards, flowers or your thoughts to the Earheart Residence at The Earheart Family C/O Remember Amanda 3912 Penzance Dr. Plano, TX 75093 There will be a moment of silence at the NPC Lone Star show in Dallas this weekend, as well as many of us will be remembering how wonderful Amanda was.