With the Arnold Classic just weeks away, I thought it could be fun to create an open and classic prediction thread. I happen to think this is one of the most exciting times for bodybuilding in recent history and the AC as well as the Olympia should be super high level competitions this year. Let's see your top five predictions!
Confirmed competitor list Men's Open:
TOP FIVE
1. Iaian Valliere
2. William Bonac
3. Steve Kuclo
4. Nick Walker
5. Sergio Olivia JR
Very hard top five to select as the competitor list is pretty stacked. However I think Iaian has got so much momentum behind him and keeps getting better each show, that's why I have him for the win. William Bonac is the defending champion, however he apparently has switched coaches this prep and I don't know if he can nail it on the first outing. Sergio could be higher than fifth as the word is he has added more muscle but I follow him on Instagram and he seems to have a lot going on right now in his personal life, plus I believe it is his first showing in 2 years. I think Nick will be top five but I don't see him getting the nod over Steve Kuclo if Kuclo is improved from the Texas Pro.
Confirmed Competitor List Classic Physique:
TOP FIVE:
1. Bryan Jones
2. Alex Cambronero
3. Logan Franklin
4. Terrance Ruffin
5. Dani Younan
I realize Terrance Ruffin was second to Bumstead at the Olympia, however with his coach passing away and his surgery, as well as his recent updates, I don't think he will be as good as he was last year. I have been following Bryan Jones closely this year and he looks incredible. Again, some high level competitors here so it should be an interesting one!
Confirmed competitor list Men's Open:
- Lionel Beyeke
- William Bonac
- Maxx Charles
- Seung Chul Lee
- Mokhamed El Emam
- Steve Kuclo
- Hassan Mostafa
- Sergio Oliva JR
- Justin Rodriguez
- Iaian Valliere
- Nick Walker
- Akim Williams
- Roelly Winklaar
TOP FIVE
1. Iaian Valliere
2. William Bonac
3. Steve Kuclo
4. Nick Walker
5. Sergio Olivia JR
Very hard top five to select as the competitor list is pretty stacked. However I think Iaian has got so much momentum behind him and keeps getting better each show, that's why I have him for the win. William Bonac is the defending champion, however he apparently has switched coaches this prep and I don't know if he can nail it on the first outing. Sergio could be higher than fifth as the word is he has added more muscle but I follow him on Instagram and he seems to have a lot going on right now in his personal life, plus I believe it is his first showing in 2 years. I think Nick will be top five but I don't see him getting the nod over Steve Kuclo if Kuclo is improved from the Texas Pro.
Confirmed Competitor List Classic Physique:
- Alex Cambronero
- Deontrai Campbell
- Jarek Crew
- Logan Franklin
- Bryan Jones
- Fabian Mayr
- Peter Molnar
- Courage Opara
- Terrance Ruffin
- Tony Taveras
- Dani Younan
TOP FIVE:
1. Bryan Jones
2. Alex Cambronero
3. Logan Franklin
4. Terrance Ruffin
5. Dani Younan
I realize Terrance Ruffin was second to Bumstead at the Olympia, however with his coach passing away and his surgery, as well as his recent updates, I don't think he will be as good as he was last year. I have been following Bryan Jones closely this year and he looks incredible. Again, some high level competitors here so it should be an interesting one!