Tag: Vitaliy Ugolnikov
Iain Valliere: ‘Bodybuilders Don’t Want to Face Vitaliy “Good Vito” Ugolnikov He’s An Absolute Fuc**ng Freak’
Vitaliy Ugolnikov, well known as ‘Good Vito,’ continues to gain momentum despite having yet to earn an invite to 2023 Mr. Olympia. In a recent Bro Chat Podcast, Iain Valliere and Fouad Abiad discussed Vito’s potential in the IFBB Pro League and his chances against other Olympia contenders.
Ugolnikov’s entrance into bodybuilding was filled with excitement. He came from the IFBB Elite Pro League last year and switched to the NPC, similar to the path Michal Krizo took. His impact was immediately felt as he claimed his IFBB Pro card at the 2022 Musclecontest International Brazil Nationals. At the event, Vito displayed a stunning display of mass, conditioning, and fullness.
Good Vito’s huge arms and quads also set him apart from his peers. His physique has gone viral online as a result of some impressive updates. And with the hype he’s gained over the past several months, fans continue to back him as a legitimate wild card at Olympia, assuming he earns his invitation.
Currently, Ugolnikov is in preparation to bring his best at the upcoming 2023 European Pro Championships. In addition to progress videos and photos, Vito has kept fans up to date on his journey by showing off posing routines as well.
Iain Valliere, Fouad Abiad Debate Potential of Vitaliy ‘Good Vito’ Ugolnikov
According to Valliere, bodybuilders in North America don’t want to stand against Good Vito on stage.
“Every bodybuilder in North America thinks that exact same thing [I don’t want to go against this guy],” said Iain Valliere
“Vito is kind of that same build as Hadi…” said Fouad Abiad.
As for possible weaknesses, Valliere and Abiad agree Vito needs to strengthen his back.
“Yeah, but Vito is not nearly as strong in the back and the conditioning department as some of those guys you just named. Look, from the front double, is this guy an absolute fuc**ng freak,” replied Iain Valliere.
“If he has a shallower back than the others that doesn’t necessarily mean he can’t stand with them,” Abiad explained.
“I don’t think he has a bad back, but it’s definitely one of the more important factors. I’m not saying this guy doesn’t have a back, I’m just saying in the context of being in that top five, you know,” Valliere shared.
Vito must earn an invite for 2023 Olympia by winning a pro show. If he’s successful, Abiad believes he can threaten contenders at the competition with improved conditioning.
“I would like him to stand up more on that though [side chest pose],” Iain added. “Not a bad back. Fuc**ng shit, fuc**ng crap. I meant back double but that’s still a really good back lat spread.”
“The only thing I would say is he looks like he has enough muscularity, but he looks like he has to get his condition up to stand up [on the Olympia stage],” shared Abiad.
“His legs are just outrageous,” added Valliere. “Look at the fuc**ng muscularity on that guy. Yeah, [he’s] very young.”
Having credited Vito’s back, arms, and quads, Valliere and Abiad agree he’s a dark horse at the 2023 Olympia should he earn an invitation.
“Well, honestly, that’s my dark horse at the Olympia,” said Abiad.
“Could be, for sure,” replied Valliere. “He’s 12 weeks out, he’s doing one of the later European shows I think. At least I think. He just posted an update.”
While Vito has yet to test himself on an IFBB Pro League stage, he’ll get the chance very soon. His presence in the league has already generated a lot of chatter. In a recent Olympia TV video, bodybuilding judge Terrick El Guindy pointed out a few rising stars in the Open. One of them was Ugolnikov. Chris Cormier also praised Good Vito for his youth and potential, predicting that he’d shake up the category in the future.
Considering Vito’s monstrous build, fans online have accused him of doctoring or photoshopping pictures. In response to the allegations, Ugolnikov shared a follow-up video where he went on to disprove the unfounded remarks.
Even though he’s yet to make waves in North America, it appears it’s only a matter of time until fans see Good Vito on the sport’s biggest stages. He has until Oct. 9 to earn his invite to the 2023 Mr. Olympia competition. As for Iain Valliere, he qualified after his win against Hassan Mostafa at the recent Toronto Pro Supershow in June.
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You can watch the full video from the Fouad Abiad Media YouTube channel below:
Published: 5 July, 2023 | 11:54 AM EDT
‘Good Vito’ Vitaliy Ugolnikov Looking Massive 14 Weeks from 2023 European Pro Championships
‘Good Vito’ Vitaliy Ugolnikov is determined to step on the 2023 Mr. Olympia stage this November. In a recent Instagram post, Ugolnikov revealed a massive and ripped physique update 14 weeks from his next competition.
Rising bodybuilding star Good Vito is the latest athlete to shake up the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open division. Similar to Michal Krizo, Vito made the switch to the NPC from the IFBB Elite Pro League last year. He wasted no time before stepping on stage. He earned his IFBB pro card at the 2022 Musclecontest International Brazil Nationals.
Ugolnikov possesses an excellent v-taper despite having a significant level of muscle mass. His physique continues to do the rounds online as many have called attention to his huge quads and popping biceps. Given his consistent updates, fans have labeled him a wild card in the sport’s most popular category.
The 2023 Mr. Olympia competition is set to take place in Orlando, Florida from Nov. 2-5. If Good Vito proves to be successful in 14 weeks at the European Pro Championships, he’ll have the chance to make his debut at the prestigious event.
Good Vito Looking 3D and Ripped in Latest Posing Update 14 Weeks from Show
With his next contest approaching, Ugolnikov gave fans a progress video where he showcased a number of different poses.
“Thank you @oficialjorlanvieira, for your time and your help with the poses. 14 weeks to the championship. Thank you @ironberg_ct and @betao_iron for helping to form a better team” Good Vito wrote.
Despite having yet to compete in an IFBB pro show, Good Vito received considerable hype heading into his new league. In a recent Olympia TV video, bodybuilding veteran Chris Cormier and IFBB judge Terrick El Guindy discussed some of the Open’s top prospects. Among them was Ugolnikov. Given his young age and high ceiling in the sport, Cormier believes Good Vito will cause problems in the category. He highlighted the standout’s flaring quads and impressive back.
A few years ago, Ugolnikov was under fire from fans after being accused of photoshopping his images online. While fans thought he modified pictures to make himself look bigger, Good Vito vehemently denied the allegations. He shared a video of his physique to prove the picture-editing claims were false.
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Should Good Vito pick up the victory in Spain, he’ll earn his ticket to compete on stage with the world’s best later this year. All roads lead to the 2023 Mr. Olympia title currently held by the newly crowned champ, Hadi Choopan.
Published: 13 June, 2023 | 11:20 AM EDT
Vitaliy “Good Vito” Ugolnikov Looks Massive In Recent Physique Update
Bodybuilder known as Good Vito shows off incredible physique in recent update.
Vitaliy Ugolnikov, better known as “Good Vito,” is an IFBB Elite Pro who has made some noise recently. In a recent Instagram post, the 24-year-old bodybuilder looks enormous pulling off a double-bicep pose.
Good Vito, which is his Instagram handle, captioned this photo saying “3 weeks before the start.” This hints that he could be planning to get back on stage soon and is beginning to prep for competition. In this update, he shows off his massive arms and legs before it all begins.
To this point, Good Vito is not an IFBB Pro. He competes in the IFBB Elite Pro circuit but there is a chance that he could work his way up. As of now, there is no plan for Ugolnikov to appear in an NPC Show. This is where he would be able to earn his pro card and have the chance to compete against some of the best in the sport.
This is not the first time this month that Good Vito has shared a picture of his insane arms. On Aug. 2, he took to Instagram once again to remind everyone that he is a force.
Just five days ago, Good Vito posted an update of himself last year compared to 2018. He has clearly been training for years but it takes some time to build the physique that Ugolnikov has currently.
“July 2018-2020. My first outing to the big land (mainland). In 2018, I got 4th place in junior category and 5th place in men’s category. At the extreme tournament of 2020, I won the title of absolute champion f Russia. This year I will fight for the title of Absolute World Champion,” Good Vito wrote.
As we move along in 2021, Good Vito is continuing to get bigger and shape his physique for competition. This is going to help moving forward as he works toward a pro card. once this opportunity comes about, Ugolnikov will be able to put his full ability on display at some of the biggest competitions of the year.
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