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Johnnie O. Jackson: Big Ramy Will Comeback Sharper To Be The Clear Olympia 2021 Winner
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Johnnie O. Jackson shares his reaction to the Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging and his predictions for the finals.
One of the most talked about moments of the Mr. Olympia 2021 so far was the Men’s Open prejudging. Specifically, that Big Ramy was looking off compared to last year – possibly giving Brandon Curry an opening to take the title. Ramy’s conditioning has always been his weakest point until last year. Was it just a fluke? Johnnie O. Jackson doesn’t think so. In fact – he thinks the finals will show a very different Ramy. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Johnnie O. Jackson shares his predictions for the Mr. Olympia finals expecting Big Ramy to improve and win the show.
Brandon Curry has been one of the more consistent bodybuilders over the last few years. Each Olympia he has shown small but important improvements. This eventually led to his big win in 2019 – only to have that taken away by a shockingly improved Big Ramy. Fast forward to the Olympia 2021 and we have quite a battle on our hands.
Big Ramy, in the prejudging, looked noticeably worse in conditioning than he did last year. Brandon Curry, on the other hand, has showcased another year of small improvements. He was sharp and dense. In our Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging analysis we predicted he might have what it takes to win the whole show. That is – if things don’t change within the 24 hour period between the prejudging last night and tonights finals.
The fact of the matter is both of these competitors are incredibly close. Curry seems to have only a slight edge on Ramy. Johnnie O. Jackson believes it is too small of a gap – and that Big Ramy will improve his conditioning and come in sharper for the finals. If Ramy can do that – then he will be “the clear winner” according to Jackson. He goes on to state that Big Ramy’s size, if sharper, will overpower Curry. Whereas Curry doesn’t have much room to be able to improve.
With Brandon Curry’s conditioning already on point – he can’t get even more dry. So that leaves room for two options. He could potentially fade at the finals. Or, as Johnnie O. Jackson stated, he can stay the same – but if Ramy improves it will be lights out for Curry.
This is a very real possibility. Big Ramy was off – but he was far from terrible. The judges still placed him in the top two. It’s well within reason that Ramy can pull off some improvements. It might be just enough to peak perfectly for the finals. Then we have a totally different situation for our outlook of the winner.
You can watch Johnnie O. Jackson’s full comments and predictions for the Mr. Olympia 2021 in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
Olympia 2021 Men’s Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
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Olympia 2021 Pro Wheelchair Results
The Olympia 2021 Pro Wheelchair winner is…
The Pro Wheelchair division in bodybuilding has seen exponential growth year after year. What started as a fledgling division eventually made it onto the main stage of both the Arnold Classic and the Mr. Olympia.
At its core, Pro Wheelchair is further proof of the main message behind bodybuilding. Hard work and dedication towards your goals can lead towards transformation. Not only that – but push the limits of what we think is possible in this world. This is never made more clear than at the Olympia 2021 – bringing the greatest pro wheelchair competitors together from across the world.
In addition to the typical posing routines and comparison rounds – a unique element to the Pro Wheelchair division is the announcement of each athlete’s injuries. Depending on the nature of the injury, the bodybuilder will have different mobility. This directly affects what can and cannot be trained.
Typically, the Pro Wheelchair division is judged from the waist up. But the nature of the injury is detailed before each routine to bring context to what they can and cannot train as effectively. This plays into the judges decisions to some degree.
This weekend held the Olympia 2021 Pro Wheelchair competition, showcasing the best wheelchair bodybuilders in the world. All fighting for the title of number one. The results have finally been announced. You can check them out below:
Olympia 2021 Pro Wheelchair Results
First Place – Harold Kelley
Second Place – Gabriele Andriulli
Third Place – Anthony Khadraoui
Fourth Place – Adolfo Cerame Jr.
Firth Place – Tyler Brey
Previous Olympia Pro Wheelchair Winners
2020: Harold Kelley
2019: Harold Kelley
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Olympia 2021 Wellness Results
Here are the full results from the Olympia 2021 Wellness division.
There was history made on stage at the Olympia this year. The Wellness division was featured for the first time at the biggest event of the year. In year one, it was an exciting show that brings even more hype for years to come. In the end, it was Francielle Mattos who took home the first Olympia Wellness title.
In May, Angela Borges became the first Wellness competitor to ever qualify for the Olympia. She finished with the gold medal at the Jim Manion’s IFBB Pro League Pittsburgh Pro. Borges finished with the silver behind Mattos. She was the first of many big names to qualify and load up the competitors’ list for the event.
Renee Jewett was one of the names to beat coming into the event. It was a good year for Jewett as she finished third at the Chicago Pro and ended up winning the Tampa Pro to earn qualification. Devyn Cambre entered as another dark-horse in the competition looking to take home the first Olympia Wellness title.
This was the first of what will be many great Wellness battles at the Olympia to come. The full results have been announced. Below, you can find the official results along with the score card.
Olympia 2021 Wellness Results
First Place – Francielle Mattos
Second Place – Angela Borges
Third Place – Isabelle Nunes
Fourth Place – Yarisha Ayala
Fifth Place – Julia Chittara
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Olympia 2021 Bikini Prejudging Report & Analysis
Here is a full breakdown from the Olympia 2021 Bikini prejudging.
The Olympia 2021 Bikini prejudging is now complete. This is a large division made up of 35 competitors looking for the title. This year, it is up for grabs and that makes it even more exciting.
The 2020 Olympia Bikini champion Janet Layug did not compete this weekend, which means there will be a new champion crowned. Jennifer Dorie entered the weekend coming off a victory in the Arnold Classic. While she might be a slight favorite based on momentum, this year is wide open.
Former Olympia Bikini champion Ashley Kaltwasser and Lauralie Chapados joined Dorie in the final callout and made up what is to be assumed as the top three. Elisa Pecini is another dark-horse competitor with a chance to finish near the top.
The Bikini finals will take place on Saturday night. It is shaping up to be quite the finish and a must-watch event. The prejudging portion of the Bikini event is now complete. Below, you can find a full breakdown of the event.
Callout Report
First Callout
Romina Basualdo
Maureen Blanquisco
Lauralie Chapados
Jennifer Dorie
Daraja Hill
Ashley Kaltwasser
Elisa Pecini
Jennifer Ronzitti
Second Callout
Lauren Dannenmiller
Jourdanne Lee
Allison Testu
Jessica Wilson
Lucia Malavaze
Alessia Facchin
Third Callout
Francesca Stoico
Erin Stern
Jimi Marley
Chen Qi Liu
Ashlyn Little
Vania Auguste
Ariel Barley
Fourth Callout
Jasmine Gonzalez
Ivanna Escandar Fernandez
Sierra Swann
Gabrielle Messias
Fifth Callout
Emily Plajer
Ji Bin Park
Adrianna Kaczmarek
Reijuana Harley
Maria Julia Lemos
Kristina Brunauer
Carolina Collazos
Sixth Callout
Romina Basualdo
Lauren Dannenmiller
Lucia Malavaze
Seventh Callout
Maureen Blanquisco
Elisa Pecini
Ashlyn Little
Eighth Callout (Top 3)
Jennifer Dorie
Lauralie Chapados
Ashley Kaltwasser
Previous Olympia Bikini Winners
2020: Janet Layug
2019: Elisa Pecini
2018: Angelica Teixeira
2017: Angelica Teixeira
2016: Courtney King
2015: Ashley Kaltwasser
2014: Ashley Kaltwasser
2013: Ashley Kaltwasser
Olympia 2021 Classic Physique Prejudging: Will Chris Bumstead Three-peat?
Chris Bumstead appears to be a shoe-in for Olympia 2021 Classic Physique.
The Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging has come to a close and we are starting to get a clearer look on how the finals will play out. It was an intense battle with many competitors seeming to gain and lose favor with the judges. One thing was clear though – Chris Bumstead was the far leading standout for first place at the Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging.
Chris Bumstead originally came to be Olympia champion via underdog status. Breon Ansley was formerly the reigning Olympia champion – with Bumstead trailing shortly behind. In 2019, this all changed with Bumstead’s first Olympia victory. It was a close battle – and many thought Ansley would have a chance to get revenge the following year. Instead, Breon Ansley placed third in 2020 behind Terrence Ruffin and repeat winner Bumstead.
It seems now in 2021 that Bumstead will continue to expand his reign as Olympia champion. Nothing is ever set in stone – but from what we saw during the prejudging, Bumstead was a standout. Instead this seems to have become a battle for second place. That’s where things start to get interesting.
We break it down in our official Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging analysis and predictions below:
Olympia 2021 Classic Physique Pre-Judging Breakdown
During the first callout, we got to see the top competitors that the judges were initially favoring. The expected favorites were all there – Chris Bumstead, Breon Ansley, Terrence Ruffin, and Alex Cambronero seeming to stand out in the bunch. Most interestingly, Ruffin and Bumstead were squarely in the middle with Breon Ansley slightly off to the side next to them.
After the judges moved a few people around – this remained the same. Breon Ansley did not inch in to replace the center spot. It seemed that our top 2 of the moment was Chris Bumstead and Terrence Ruffin.
1st Callout Lineup
Alex Cambronero
Breon Ansley
Terrence Ruffin
Mike Sommerfeld
Fabian Mayr
Chris Bumstead
Urs Kalecinski
Ramon Rocha Querioz
Callouts two through four of the Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging featured competitors fighting for the lower ranking spots. Most notable here was Wesley Vissers in the second callout and Robert Timms. Both athletes were hyped to bring in something special this year. Timms himself had claimed he would bring a physique like never before. This ultimately didn’t turn out to be quite the case. Both were unable to break into the predicted top spots during callouts.
2nd Callout Lineup
Bryan Jones
Peter Molnar
Courage Opara
Wesley Vissers
Divine Wilson
Dani Younan
Robert Timms
3rd Callout Lineup
Sabur Favors
Gabriel Zancanelli Machado
Tony Taveras
Darwin Andres Uribe
4th Callout Lineup
German Pastor Cueto
George Kawalawu
Seonghwan Kim
Brady King
Abtin Shekarabi
In Seong You
Next for the Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging – things started getting interesting in the fifth callout. While not the final callout, this appeared to be our top six in the competition. Chris Bumstead remained in center with Terrence Ruffin by his side. Breon Ansley stayed slightly off to the side right next to them. This remained the same for the full callout.
What is interesting to note – is that Alex Cambronero was also close to center at the start of the callout. Eventually, he was moved to the outer edge. It seemed that as the prejudging went out, Cambronero was starting to lose favor with the judges.
5th Callout Lineup
Breon Ansley
Alex Cambronero
Urs Kalecinski
Terrence Ruffin
Ramon Rocha Querioz
Chris Bumstead
The sixth callout seemed to be a battle for sixth or seventh place. Robert Timms was a standout here against the three other competitors in the lineup. Would he be able to make his way into the final callout?
6th Callout Lineup
Fabian Mayr
Bryan Jones
Robert Timms
Mike Sommerfeld
Ultimately, this was not the case. Our final callout of the Olympia 2021 Classic Physique prejudging, featuring our presumed top six, did not include Robert Timms. Instead, the judges brought out our usual top players for a third run through. The athletes were put through some extreme paces during the prejudging – to the point where head judge Steve Weinberger paused to ask our top six if there were okay to continue.
What is most exciting about this final callout – was a change that came at the end. Breon Ansley, after staying off to the side of the center lineup – was brought in next to Chris Bumstead at the center. Terrence Ruffin was moved further out. The final lineup ended with this order.
It seemed as the competition went out, Ansley continued to gain favor with the judges as he continued to be compared (through three different callouts). The extra paces worked in Ansley’s favor – as he looks to possibly be the top contender for second place.
Again, it seems that Ansley might not be able to hold a candle against Chris Bumstead – who stood out immensely here. On top of that, these athletes do not get a full 24 hours to improve – instead having to compete yet again in just a few hours later tonight. Could enough change to work in Ansley’s favor?
Final Callout Lineup
Alex Cambronero
Breon Ansley
Terrence Ruffin
Ramon Rocha Querioz
Chris Bumstead
Urs Kalecinski
Ultimately, it seemed as if Chris Bumstead is the breakaway leader of the pack of the Olympia 2021 Classic Physique. We predict that he will land a third victory continuing his reign. Unless something spectacular happens between now and the finals – we can’t see this going any other way.
That being said, the beauty of bodybuilding and excitement of all live sports is that anything can happen. Nothing is set in stone until the awards are announced. We look forward to seeing the final batter tonight at the finals.
Make sure to stick around the Generation Iron Fitness Network as we continue to provide updates and coverage for the Olympia 2021.
Olympia 2021 Men’s Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Olympia 2021 Classic Physique Prejudging Report & Analysis
Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.
Mr. Olympia 2021 Prejudging: The Revenge Of Brandon Curry Threatens Big Ramy
Brandon Curry looks on point against Big Ramy’s slightly off conditioning during the Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging.
Friday night of the Olympia 2021 ends with a climactic cliffhanger. After a series of exciting finals – the very last event of the night was the Mr. Olympia prejudging. The best Men’s Open bodybuilders battled it out on stage for the most prestigious award in the sport. Ultimately, the prejudging came down to an ultimate face off. The returning champion Big Ramy vs the former champion Brandon Curry. It was an incredibly close match. Based on what we saw tonight – Brandon Curry very well might reclaim his Mr. Olympia title.
Of course, much can change between tonight and the finals. The competitors have a full 24 hours to make adjustments, tighten up, and prove themselves one last time on Saturday night. The battle was so close between Big Ramy and Brandon Curry – that even the slightest change could effect the outcome.
Much like the Men’s 212 prejudging – this year’s Mr. Olympia had an incredible talented and stacked lineup. It just might be one of the most tense competitions for the Men’s Open in years. Beyond the top two contenders – many up-and-coming younger competitors had a real moment to shine. And also showed off just how threatening they can become in future years. The top 5 looks to be very different than the typical names we’ve seen on the list in past years. That just shows how impressive this year’s lineup really was.
Let’s break down in our full Mr. Olympia prejudging and analysis report:
Mr. Olympia 2021 Pre-Judging Breakdown
After a round of random group comparisons, we kicked off the Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging callouts in earnest with the judges initial featured choices for the top six. The expected Big Ramy, Hadi Choopan, Brandon Curry, and William Bonac were brought into the fold here. It was also exciting to see that relative newcomers Nick Walker and Hunter Labrada made their way into this lineup. Both had plenty of hype throughout the season – and their hard work seems to be paying off.
Big Ramy and Brandon Curry were squarely placed in the middle of this lineup. It was somewhat unfortunate to see William Bonac pressed off into the sidelines of the lineup. A competitor who once landed second at the Mr. Olympia and is a former Arnold Classic champion – his physique couldn’t keep him in step with the center highlighted competitors.
1st Callout Lineup
Nick Walker
Hadi Choopan
Hunter Labrada
William Bonac
Mamdouh Elssbiay
Brandon Curry
The Mr. Olympia 2021 second and third callouts went as expected – with follow up competitors battling it out for presumed rankings below sixth place. Many of these athletes also sported incredible physiques – but in the biggest competition of the year, athletes who would have otherwise landed wins found themselves facing off in lower callouts.
Roelly Winklaar found himself in the second callout. After a rough year of missing other big competitions – many fans hoped to see him in a new and improved form for a big placing. But it seems yet another missed opportunity for a fan favorite mass monster.
2nd Callout Lineup
Roelly Winklaar
Iain Valliere
Akim Williams
Mohamed Shaaban
Justin Rodriguez
James Hollingshead
3rd Callout Lineup
Andrea Presti
Patrick Moore
Regan Grimes
Hassan Mostafa
The Mr. Olympia 2021 fourth callout was an interesting one. It brought back some top competitors into the fold for what looked like a battle for sixth place. Bodybuilders Roelly Winklaar, Akim Williams, Mohamed Shaaban, and James Hollingshead all duked it out to claw up in the standings.
These competitors will be athletes to keep our eyes on during the finals tomorrow. With a full 24 hours to prepare in between the two nights – these four could shift into the top five if they place their cards right.
4th Callout Lineup
Akim Williams
Roelly Winklaar
Mohamed Shaaban
James Hollingshead
It was clear that we were working our way back up to the front of the pack. The fifth callouts seemed to focus on all but the top two competitors of the night. This is a very dangerous pack of athletes. As we’ve said before, with so much time between the two nights – this is where a lot of the placings can get shifted around by the awards ceremony tomorrow. Who of these competitors will earn the third spot? And can any of them inch past the current top two?
Fifth Callout
Nick Walker
William Bonac
Iain Valliere
Hadi Choopan
Hunter Labrada
Ultimately the entire Mr. Olympia 2021 prejudging was building up to this next moment. In a two way duel – Big Ramy and Brandon Curry battled it out in a final top two callout. Big Ramy has been inconsistent with his conditioning throughout his career – and unfortunately he seemed to bring a quality of sharpness that was slightly off compared to last year. Still an extremely impressive and dangerous physique – this kind of slight slip could be all it takes to lose rank as returning champion.
It doesn’t help that Brandon Curry has remained consistent as ever. Curry has always slowly improve year after year – and 2021 is no different. Brandon cannot match up to Big Ramy’s size – but his conditioning and structure were fantastic. This is the kind of steady improvement that can take advantage of even the slightest drops in quality seen on Ramy.
Ultimately, it was a blow for blow final callout. Every other pose seemed to favor one competitor over the other back and forth. This battle is incredibly close. Add the additional 24 hours to get things into tighter shape – and this is anyones ballgame. At the moment, we would place a slight lead onto Brandon Curry. Could this be a comeback for our former champion? Only time will tell.
Until then, stick around the Generation Iron Fitness Network for our continued updates and coverage of the Olympia 2021.
Olympia 2021 Men’s Open Prejudging Report & Analysis
Here is a full breakdown from the Men’s Open rejudging from Friday night.
The Men’s Open division is the biggest event in the sport. The Olympia stage is where the best competitors in the world come to show the progress they have made and take home a championship. This year, Big Ramy is defending his title and is the name to beat.
There is plenty of competition and we saw this in the prejudging. Nick Walker was part of the first callout. Walker won the New York Pro and Arnold Classic this year. William Bonac put all of his focus into the Olympia after being forced to miss the Arnold Classic — a competition he won back in 2020. Former Mr. Olympia Brandon Curry and Hadi Choopan, who finished second last year, was also part of the first callout.
As the callouts progressed, it was clear who the top competitors were. The judges went through an intense variation of poses and it went on for six callouts. In the final callout, it was just two athletes. Big Ramy and Curry stood side-by-side for comparisons and put on a show fr the crowd. In the fifth callout, Walker and Choopan joined the likes of Bonac, Labrada, and Valliere.
At this point, the Men’s Open division is anyone’s race. With that being said, there are some that have began pulling away. Check out a full breakdown of the prejudging of Men’s Open from Friday night.
Callout Report
First Callout
Nick Walker
Hadi Choopan
Hunter Labrada
William Bonac
Mamdouh Elssbiay
Brandon Curry
Second Callout
Roelly Winklaar
Iain Valliere
Akim Williams
Mohamed Shaaban
Justin Rodriguez
James Hollingshead
Third Callout
Andrea Presti
Patrick Moore
Regan Grimes
Hassan Mostafa
Fourth Callout
Akim Williams
Roelly Winklaar
Mohamed Shaaban
James Hollingshead
Fifth Callout
Nick Walker
William Bonac
Iain Valliere
Hadi Choopan
Hunter Labrada
Sixth Callout
Mamdouh Elssbiay
Brandon Curry
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Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.