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BACKFIRED! Jake Paul Releases Sparring Footage With Hasim Rahman Jr.

BACKFIRED! Jake Paul Releases Sparring Footage With Hasim Rahman Jr.

Did Jake Paul just dunk on himself by releasing Hasim Rahman Jr. sparring footage?
Jake Paul recently released sparring footage between himself and Hasim Rahman Jr. after their scheduled boxing match was canceled. The two had traded barbs leading up to the match up. The talk was generating some buzz ahead of the event. But the bout has since been canceled leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many fans. Now it appears that Paul released the footage to get the point across that he was willing and able to fight Rahman Jr. However, the leaked sparring footage may have left a very different impression.
In recent years Jake Paul has been touting himself as a boxing virtuoso. While he may not have been facing the best competition, he still was able to acquit himself well inside the squared circle. But most of his bouts have been against retired mixed martial artists or competitors who have never stepped foot in a boxing ring before. This raised the question on if Paul was legitimate or not. Many were hoping to get the answer to that question when his latest bout with Tommy Fury was booked. Unfortunately, Fury had to pull out of the bout.
Despite this turn of events, a replacement fighter was picked and given the opportunity to face off against Jake Paul. That fighter was none other than Hasim Rahman Jr., a former sparring partner of Paul and a professional heavyweight boxer.
Leading up to the about Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr. traded some harsh words and tough talk. The fans and media ate it up and it appeared we’d be getting another grudge match to replace the Paul-Fury beef. Most of all we’d get the opportunity to see Paul face a legitimate test in Rahman Jr.
Sparring Footage
Ahead of their clash, talk of a sparring video between the two was addressed several times. Jake Paul insisted that he did well in the sparring while Hasim Rahman Jr. said he was taking it easy on him. Paul has since released the footage on his YouTube channel in hopes of proving his point.
But the move could have just backfired. Take a look at the sparring footage below and judge for yourself.
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From what can be gleaned from this footage, it appears that Jake Paul was taking the sparring seriously. Hasim Rahman Jr. on the other hand appeared to be going easy on the YouTube star. This was no full-blooded sparring as Paul suggested. In fact, it backs Rahman Jr. and his claim that he wasn’t going one hundred percent.
While Jake Paul may have thought this a brilliant chess move, it may have just made him look delusional in the eyes of many fans. Hasim Rahman Jr. took his time in the sparring, didn’t punch with full speed or power and ultimately looked as if he was helping Paul out.
This turn of events adds fuel to the fire and may get people excited to see Jake Paul fight Hasim Rahman Jr. at a future date. While that remains to be seen, one thing is indeed certain: releasing this footage may have lowered Paul’s stock and upped Rahman Jr.’s significantly.
What do you think of the sparring footage of Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr.?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.

‘Kai’ Exclusive Clip – Kai Greene Tells All On The Grapefruit Video

‘Kai’ Exclusive Clip – Kai Greene Tells All On The Grapefruit Video

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Kai Greene opens up about the infamous grapefruit video in this exclusive clip from the Kai movie.
Watch the new exclusive clip from Kai – available August 26 on digital! You can pre-order it today right here. In this clip, Kai Greene directly confronts his past by addressing the infamous grapefruit video that shocked the bodybuilding industry during his rise to success in the sport. Kai’s past has always been mysterious – but that didn’t stop the internet from unearthing an erotic video that temporarily changed the conversation surrounding his bodybuilding success.
While Kai Greene‘s past is still mysterious today – there is much more we know about the artistic champion bodybuilder than we knew back in his early days of competing. Today, it’s well known by fans that Kai grew up as a ward of the state, went to prison, and turned towards exotic dancing upon release. This was less chronicled during Kai’s rise to fame in bodybuilding.
So it certainly came as a shock to fans, judges, and fellow competitors alike when a certain video surfaced and went viral on the internet. That video in question is the “grapefruit video” as it’s causally known. The video was recorded during Kai Greene’s exotic dancing days. But instead of it simply being a video of Kai dancing alone – it was a “soft core” video of Kai having relations with a grapefruit.
The video’s release coincided with Kai Greene’s rapid rise in competitive bodybuilding. By the time the video went viral – Kai was already seen as threat at the Mr. Olympia. His rivalry with Phil Heath was just getting started. He was on top of the world.
The grapefruit video slightly altered the perception of Kai Greene and nearly derailed his success in the sport. While there was no direct action taken or proven penalty for the video (why would there be?), it pained Kai in a different light by the public. There is often talk about how a Mr. Olympia champion is seen as an ambassador to the sport. Would the IFBB Pro league want a man who simulated having sex with a grapefruit as their ambassador?
Ultimately Kai Greene moved past the drama of the video’s release. He continued to succeed in the sport and battle with Phil Heath year after year. While he did not ever win the Mr. Olympia, there’s little to no evidence that the grapefruit video had an affect on his placing on stage.
But questions always lingered. Why exactly does this video exist? What was the origin of why Kai Greene decided to record it? In the feature film documentary, Kai, we finally get a direct answer. Kai looks directly at the camera and lays out a play-by-play of how he ended up filming the grapefruit video. You can watch a preview of the exclusive clip above.
Kai will be available on all major digital platforms on August 26. You can pre-order today by clicking right here or on the banner below.

Nick Walker Discusses Facing Big Ramy In 2022 Olympia: “It’s Going To Be A Good Battle Between Me And Him”

Nick Walker Discusses Facing Big Ramy In 2022 Olympia: “It’s Going To Be A Good Battle Between Me And Him”

Nick Walker admits that Big Ramy will win if he comes in shredded.
Big Ramy has won the previous two Olympia competitions and will enter the 2022 event as the favorite once again. The Men’s Open division is extremely top heavy, which makes for an entertaining show. If there is a mass monster that can compete with Big Ramy this year, it could be Nick Walker, if all goes right.
Walker turned in an extremely impressive rookie season and has built a championship physique at a young age. He won the 2021 New York Pro and followed that up with a victory at the Arnold Classic. Just two weeks later, Walker finished fifth at his first Olympia competition. He was unhappy with this finish and vowed for a better performance in 2022.
Big Ramy recently shared a physique update as he weighs 337 pounds at this point of his training. He will be the favorite to lift the Sandow Trophy once again and it is always interesting to think about competitors who could jump him on the score card.

Nick Walker Preparing For Battle Against Big Ramy
Nick Walker joined Fouad Abiad on Bro Chat to discuss Big Ramy’s physique update, along with his current progress in the gym. Walker believes that he can make a jump into the top two and even challenge Big Ramy for the title.
“I’m in pretty good shape for being 300. Listen, if this is going to go how I think it’s going to go… it’s going to be a good battle between me and him,” Walker said.
Big Ramy and his team admitted that his training was not up to par heading into the 2021 Olympia — and he was still able to best the competition because of his sheer size. Shortly after winning in October, Big Ramy returned to the gym to begin preparing for the 2022 event. Entering December, Big Ramy will have over a year of training under his belt.
Nick Walker admits that Ramy will “probably” win his third consecutive title if he shows up shredded.

“Okay, well he looks really fu***g good. He didn’t train last year that much and then he showed up at Olympia not as good as the year before. Now, it seems to me that he’s staying very consistent. If he comes in shredded, he’s probably going to win again. If he comes in even slightly off, he can be open to anyone.”
Nick Walker continues to give credit to Big Ramy for his posing and current look of his physique.
“His front double is really good. If those are recent updates, he looks very good.”
Nick Walker has a chance to improve upon his finish from 2021. He is one of the top competitors in the world and will continue to show it come December. Can he take down Big Ramy? There is no doubt that he is one of few who has a chance to accomplish this feat.
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Fitness Star Jesse James West Takes On Challenge Of Living Like Liver King For 50 Hours

Fitness Star Jesse James West Takes On Challenge Of Living Like Liver King For 50 Hours

Jesse James West chronicled his journey with Liver King.
Jesse James West has taken on many challenges, both in fitness and other areas. It is safe to say that he has never done anything like taking on the lifestyle of Liver King. Well, that is what he did in his most recent venture.
West joined Liver King for a couple days and decided to take the time to live like he does. This means adapting all ancestral traits that Brian Johnson has used in his diet, workout, and living situation. Liver King has become a sensation because of his shredded physique that he has built using his different ways of life. This includes a diet of raw meats and crazy workouts.
Jesse James West is a fitness star who has built a huge following on social media. He has attempted different fitness challenges to see if he could improve his physique even further. The days of living the nine ancestral traits with Liver King began with a typical meal of raw meats.

Raw Meat Plate
Liver King has been on many podcasts and done many interviews since bursting onto the scene. He likes to bring some raw meats to the hosts of the shows he appears on. This includes Logan Paul, who struggled to eat some of the meat.
Johnson put together a plate for West to try. There were many types of raw meats, including testicles, pizzle, and bone marrow.
“Who needs vegetables when you can get down on testicles? We got pizzle, which is penis. We got liver and we got some fresh bone marrow,” Liver King explained.
Jesse James West admitted that the meats were “not bad.” The bull penis that they were eating is cooked so it is not too chewy. Following the meal, the two hit an ancestral-style workout that Liver King likes to do.
Liver King Leads Jesse James West Through Intense Core Workout
Liver King has also become known for his insane workouts that the typical person does not think to do.
“This is what I call the simulated successful hunt. We’re going to do 150, 200, 300 GHC sit ups and then we can eat whatever we want.” Liver King said.
Before hitting some core workouts, Liver King usually decides to put himself through a 24-hour fast. Once the workout was over, West asked about hygiene when living these traits. Johnson explained how the armpits help detox the body by dispelling sweat.

“There’s no point in showering. I’ve not used soap or shampoo in a very long time. I use soap on my hands, but I don’t use any of that other stuff. I’ve not used that other stuff for over a decade.” Liver King explained.
The duo moves onto a meal of shark while discussing what is in store for the rest of the day. West expresses that this workout was no joke.
“I can’t flex my abs. That was one of the hardest core workouts I’ve ever done,” West said.

Sleeping
Liver King and Jesse James West wrapped up their day with wake surfing. Once the day was over, it was time to prepare for bed, which included blue light glasses.
“Two hours before bed. They block the blue light. Yeah, and then you know, probably at 10:30 or 11, I’m going to turn the electricity off.” Liver Queen said to West.
The next day consisted of “The Barbarian” workout that Liver King has made famous. This is a workout that includes wearing a 70-pound backpack and 20-pound ankle weights while holding 70-pound kettlebells and pulling a 120 pound sled for one mile.
Jesse James West completed the workout in an hour and 16 minutes. This was before Liver King was able to finish. Following the insane workout, the two downed some raw eggs. The final meal the two shared was roasted boar, bone marrow, liver, potatoes, and New York strip steaks.
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MuscleMeds Stemtropin Review

MuscleMeds Stemtropin Review

Everything you need to know about MuscleMeds Stemtropin 
Product Overview 
As we age, our muscle mass declines, and we experience muscle atrophy. Of course, muscle atrophy is a normal part of aging, but what if there was a way to combat that? Well, stem cell therapy is a popular therapy for helping people prevent age-related muscle loss. In addition, stem cell therapy is also beneficial for building muscle and regeneration, making it perfect for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to pack on more gains. 
However, stem cell therapy is expensive and comes with its risks. But there’s a quality natural dietary stem cell supplement that provides you the same benefits, MuscleMeds Stemtropin. Stemtropin is the first natural nutritional supplement to increase the production of stem cells and HGH (human growth hormone). This article will dive deeply into how the natural dietary supplement Stemropin can help you build more muscle, prevent muscle loss, and help with muscle regeneration. 
Main Takeaways

Stemtropin is a natural dietary stem cell and growth hormone booster that helps with muscle hypertrophy (growth) and prevents age-related muscle atrophy. 
It increases your stem cell production by 20% and HGH by 72%. 
Stem cells help with muscle regeneration to help athletes recover from injuries such as sprains and muscle tears. 

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MuscleMeds Stemtropin is the first natural dietary supplement that increases stem cell and GH production. A 72% increase in GH and a 20% increase in stem cells is a pretty drastic increase, so it should provide you with all the benefits GH and stem cells offer, including increased strength and muscle growth, muscle regeneration, and fighting age-related diseases.

What Are Stem Cells? 
Stem cells are cells that haven’t differentiated–dividing into multiple cells known as differentiation. Since stem cells are undifferentiated, they can develop into cells that serve different purposes for bodily functions. For example, you can use stem cells to grow and repair tissue, e.g., muscle growth. Most cells are differentiated cells. Differentiated cells are cells that have already been divided for a specific task. For example, a red blood cell’s job is to carry oxygen through your blood. So stem cells allow you to multiply cells for a specific purpose you want, such as muscle regeneration. 
Stem cells can help increase your HGH. HGH is produced by your pituitary gland, promotes growth, and helps regulate muscle and bone growth. And some sources claim HGH can slow the aging process. 
Stem Cells Help Promote Muscle Growth and Regeneration 
Although stem cells can be used for various purposes, including cancer and blood-related diseases, they can also help spur muscle growth and help repair muscle tissue (1). Muscle stem cells are activated in response to muscle injury and create new skeletal muscle cells to regenerate damaged muscle tissue (2). 
MuscleMeds Stemtropin Highlights
Stemtrompin uses groundbreaking research on stem cells’ ability for muscle growth and muscle regeneration. Stemtropin has shown a 20% increase in your body’s production of stem cells. Stem cell treatments are costly and risky, but Stemtropin is the first natural dietary supplement to provide the same benefits as stem cell treatments.
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This supplement’s effects amplify when you combine it with resistance training—the ingredients combined with taking this product before a workout has the power to increase HGH by 72%. The increase in stem cell production and GH can combat age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia. Stemtropin is an effective supplement for athletes looking to build muscle, boost athletic performance, and recover from injury. 

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Ingredients to Build Muscle
Stemtropin contains the natural herb buckthorn, responsible for increasing stem cells by 20%. In addition, it has the herb Safled Musli, the tropical legume Mucuna pruriens, and melatonin. 
Safled musli may prevent swelling, and Mucuna Pruriens may improve your testosterone levels. Moreover, melatonin has antioxidant properties that can protect your muscles by reducing exercise-induced oxidative stress. 
Other Ingredients 
Stemtropin has hypromellose, rice flour, magnesium, stearate, and silica. And magnesium has been shown to boost exercise performance and has anti-inflammatory benefits (3). In addition, a study of 2,570 women concluded that magnesium intake increases muscle mass and power (4). 
Featured MuscleMeds Stemstropin 
Stem cell treatment is expensive and has potential risks. However, Stemstropin provides you with all the benefits of stem cell therapy by natural dietary means, making it safe but effective for building muscle, losing body fat, and recovering from workouts. 
Stemstropin Benefits

Stem cell and growth hormone booster
72% increase in GH
20% increase in stem cells
Supports muscle building, strength, and recovery
Boost stem cells and GH in 2 hours
Combats age-associated muscle loss 
Enhances athletic performance
Improve recovery from injury 

Stemstropin Properties

Sea Buckthorn 500 mg
Safed Musli 500 mg
Mucuna Pruriens 375mg
Melatonin 5 mg

How to Best Use Stemtropin
MuscleMeds Stemtropin recommends consuming two capsules (one serving) daily. And they make it a point to say you shouldn’t exceed taking two servings daily. It’s also best to take this product before exercise for improved athletic performance. To help with muscle recovery, Stemtropin can be taken at night before bed, especially since it has melatonin, so it may help you sleep. 

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MuscleMeds Stemtropin is the first natural dietary supplement that increases stem cell and GH production. A 72% increase in GH and a 20% increase in stem cells is a pretty drastic increase, so it should provide you with all the benefits GH and stem cells offer, including increased strength and muscle growth, muscle regeneration, and fighting age-related diseases.

Overall Value
MuscleMeds Stemtropin is the first natural dietary supplement that increases stem cell and GH production. A 72% increase in GH and a 20% increase in stem cells is a pretty drastic increase, so it should provide you with all the benefits GH and stem cells offer, including increased strength and muscle growth, muscle regeneration, and fighting age-related diseases. So if you take your gym gains seriously and are always looking for a way to level up your gains and bust past plateaus, this supplement is worth consuming. 

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References 

Shadrach, J. L., & Wagers, A. J. (2011). Stem cells for skeletal muscle repair. Philosophical transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological sciences, 366(1575), 2297–2306. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2011.0027
Ruparelia, A. A., Ratnayake, D., & Currie, P. D. (2020). Stem cells in skeletal muscle growth and regeneration in amniotes and teleosts: Emerging themes. Wiley interdisciplinary reviews. Developmental biology, 9(2), e365. https://doi.org/10.1002/wdev.365
Nielsen F. H. (2018). Magnesium deficiency and increased inflammation: current perspectives. Journal of inflammation research, 11, 25–34. https://doi.org/10.2147/JIR.S136742
Welch, A. A., Kelaiditi, E., Jennings, A., Steves, C. J., Spector, T. D., & MacGregor, A. (2016). Dietary Magnesium Is Positively Associated With Skeletal Muscle Power and Indices of Muscle Mass and May Attenuate the Association Between Circulating C-Reactive Protein and Muscle Mass in Women. Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research, 31(2), 317–325. https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.2692

PNBA Alondra Chatman’s 2022 Natural Olympia Training Update

PNBA Alondra Chatman’s 2022 Natural Olympia Training Update

2x Figure Natural Olympia champ Alondra Chatman shares the tweak she’s making in her training to prepare for 2022 Natural Olympia.
Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) athlete Alondra Chatman plans to have another big year. Chatman is a 2x Natural Olympia champ and is in the works to retain her title this year. Alondra Chatma is the reigning 2021 Natural Olympia champ of the Figure division. She’s also a multi-media athlete with a contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/PNBA. After getting in touch with Chatman, she told us she had started training for the upcoming 2022 Natural Olympia and updated us on her training. Chatman said:
“I’m starting my training for the 2022 Natural Olympia. I’ll be doing a 5-6 week build phase – less cardio, a few more calories but keeping nutrition strict. Then cutting down for the stage thereafter.”
Alondra Chaman plans to incorporate more calories and less cardio in her prep for the upcoming Natural Olympia show. Her training tweak will likely have the reigning champ come in with a fuller look, displaying more dense muscle. Alondra Chatman has had a successful year thus far. She was the winner of the Pro Figure division winner at the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Iron Man Magazine Championships show in Hermosa Beach, CA, at the end of July. 
Natural Olympia and Figure Division 
Natural Olympia is the year’s last show for the INBA PNBA league in Las Vegas, NV, from November 10-13, 2022. It’s the biggest show in natural bodybuilding, and elite competitors from many countries put their blood, sweat, and tears into this event. The competition is fierce, but the camaraderie is amiable. 
Athletes compete for a chance to make their countries proud, taking home a medal and earning a chance to win significant cash and prizes. Last year’s prize was a Harley-Davidson, which Philip Ricardo Jr. was lucky to take home. 
There are many categories for competitors, and Chatman is in the Figure class. Since muscle mass is imperative to the judge’s eye, it’s likely why Chatman has increased her caloric intake and lowered her cardio. She wants to appear on stage bigger than she did this past year. 
Although the top competitors in the women’s Figure division hold a solid amount of muscle on their frames, they don’t contain as much muscle as the Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique divisions. However, Figure athletes will be more muscular than bikini athletes.  
Alondra Chatman on Appearing in Love Lies Bleeding 
Besides training for Natural Olympia, Alondra Chatman has other exciting things on the horizon. Alondra Chatman is one of three INBA PNBA athletes selected for the upcoming bodybuilding movie starring Kristen Steward, Ed Davis, and Dave Franco, Love Lies Bleeding. She expressed:
“I’m just back from shooting for the Love Lies Bleeding movie in New Mexico this past week. That was awesome. I’ll play a bodybuilder in an 80’s bodybuilding show. I really enjoyed this experience and look forward to being in front of the camera again soon!”
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Method Man Benches 315 Pounds For Five Reps, Continues Physique Transformation

Method Man Benches 315 Pounds For Five Reps, Continues Physique Transformation

Method Man is improving his physique and adding strength along the way.
Method Man might be known for his work as a member of Wu-Tang Clan but he is beginning to make waves for his fitness journey. Method Man, who’s real name is Clifford Smith Jr., has transformed his physique and is continuing to build his strength in many ways. Recently, he shared a video on social media completing five reps with 315 pounds on bench press.
Smith Jr. was part of one of the best hip-hop groups of all-time. Wu-Tang Clan had a unique sound that transformed the genre during its time. To this day, the group remains extremely influential for artists and is remembered for its incredible work.
At 51 years old, Method Man has found a love for the gym and is building an impressive physique. He has also started a sportswear fashion brand called Tical Athletics. He has promoted the brand’s clothes and supplements on social media showing off his lifts.
“5 reps 315‼️KILLER BEE PRE OUT ? WWW.TICALATHLETICS.COM”

He has also been seen sharing videos in the gym completing different exercises, such as squats and dumbbell press. It is clear that his passion for fitness is something that he is taking seriously.
Method Man Looks Strong In Workout Videos
Method Man has been an inspiration and motivator for many in the hip-hop game for years now. In the gym, he is looking to accomplish the same goal.
In his recent video, Method Man completes five slow reps with strong form. He was able to push through the fifth and final rep, despite a bit of a struggle. The final rep is the most important as lifters push through a bit of adversity against the weight. That is what Method Man can be seen doing here.
In other videos, the hip-hop star can be seen completing reps of dumbbell presses with weight up to 120 pounds. He has been able to rep the heavy weights in both standard and incline form.

Method Man has dedicated himself to transforming his physique and that is what has happened. He has been using his strength to do so and that is only going to improve with more training.
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After Dominating at the Texas Pro, Andrew Jacked Could Be The Future of Bodybuilding

After Dominating at the Texas Pro, Andrew Jacked Could Be The Future of Bodybuilding

Andrew Jacked looks to have a bright future in bodybuilding.
Andrew Jacked dominated the competition at the Texas Pro, showing that he could be the future of the Men’s Open Bodybuilding division. With a topflight line up Andrew had his work cut out for him in Texas. Despite that fact, Andrew passed that test with flying colors.
Just like that, we have a new contender. After his showing at the 2022 Texas Pro Show, Andrew jacked has proven that he’s a force to be reckoned with in the Men’s Open Bodybuilding division. He looked superhuman as he stepped onto the stage against some of the best bodybuilders in the world. He was even able to outduel a line up featuring Steve Kuclo, Quinton “Beastwood” Eriya, and Kamal Elgargni. After pulling off such an impressive feat in his pro debut it’s clear. Andrew Jacked has the potential to become the future of the division.
From The Front
Having a truly impressive amount of musculature, it was clear that Andrew Jacked would be impressive from his sheer size. But perhaps no one was prepared for what we saw at the Texas Pro. Andrew looked 3D in comparison to the competition in the front side posing. Every pose from the front was truly impressive. Every muscle popped as the talented bodybuilder shifted from pose to pose. His front double bicep and most muscular poses shined as he outdid his talented veteran competition.
Andrew Jacked sported a truly impressive midsection and some impressive quads as well. Standing at 6’2’’ Andrew cut a domineering frame on stage. Possibly weighing in over 290lbs also potentially helped his case at the Texas Pro show. From the front, Andrew Jacked is dangerous for any competitor in the Men’s Open division.
From The Side
Andrew Jacked is also very impressive from the side. In his side chest pose, particularly his upper body, Andrew was unmatched. While he could have used more muscle separation in the legs, he was still able to outshine everyone on stage. That is certainly a statement, especially when you consider that Andrew was allegedly not in top form at this show.
From The Back
Here is where we could see a bit of weaknesses in the physique of Andrew Jacked. That by no means insinuates that he’s weak from the back. In fact, Andrew shows some incredible musculature in his upper back and his hamstrings. His lower back needs to be tightened up just a bit and he could use more definition in his hamstrings. The size is there, but he’ll need to work on the separation with his back and side poses.
Overall

Andrew Jacked is a massive bodybuilder who has yet to reach his full potential. He has what it takes to really threaten the top of the Men’s Open division.
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2022 Shaw Classic Results: Trey Mitchell Wins Back-To-Back Titles

2022 Shaw Classic Results: Trey Mitchell Wins Back-To-Back Titles

Trey Mitchell defeated Brian Shaw in the finals of the 2022 Shaw Classic.
The 2022 Shaw Classic took place over the weekend in Loveland, CO. Brian Shaw continued to improve the show that he promotes and had a loaded lineup of some of the top strongmen in the world. Shaw was able to make another run to the final event but fell to Trey Mitchell for the second consecutive year.
Mitchell was able to win his second consecutive Shaw Classic title. He finished one point better than Shaw while Mitchell Hooper finished third. There were some new events and this brought excitement to the event in Colorado.
Below, you can find the full breakdown of each event from the 2022 Shaw Classic.

2022 Shaw Classic: Final Standings

Trey Mitchell – 100.5 points
Brian Shaw – 99.5 points
Mitchell Hooper – 95 points
Oleksii Novikov – 79 points
Maxime Boudreault – 69.5 points
Kevin Faires – 68 points
Aivars Smaukstelis – 67 points
Evan Singleton – 60.5 points
Konstantine Janashia – 52 points
Žydrūnas Savickas – 48.5 points
Bobby Thompson – 42 points (withdrew)
Gabriel Peña – 39 points
Gabriel Rheaume – 36.5 points
Jerry Pritchett – 28 points
Luke Stoltman – 1 point (withdrew)

2022 Shaw Classic Event Breakdown
Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the show was the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This is a former event from the Arnold Strongman Classic and Shaw brought it over to his event. This event is about setting a max number, which Oleksii Novikov did all-time. He was able to set a new world record with a 549kg (1,210lb) lift.

Oleksii Novikov – 549 kilograms
Gabriel Peña – 522 kilograms
Trey Mitchell – 499 kilograms
Mitchell Hooper – 476 kilograms
Bobby Thompson – 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Konstantine Janashia – 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Brain Shaw – 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires – 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Evan Singleton – 408 kilograms
Aivars Smaukstelis – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Gabriel Rheaume – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Žydrūnas Savickas – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Maxime Boudreault – No Lift
Luke Stoltman – No Lift

Bag Over Bag
The bag toss took place never. Athletes were asked to toss eight bags varying in weight from 22kg to 29kg. They must clear a 15-foot bar when tossing each bag. If there was a tie, the competitors who finished all eight bags in the fastest time would be crowned the winner. Mitchell and Shaw were the only competitors to finish all eight bags, with Mitchell finishing four seconds better.

Trey Mitchell – Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
Brian Shaw – Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – Seven bags
Aivars Smaukstelis – Six bags
Oleksii Novikov – Six bags
Bobby Thompson – Six bags
Konstantine Janashia – Six bags
Evan Singleton – Five bags
Mitchell Hooper – Five bags
Gabriel Peña – Four bags
Žydrūnas Savickas – Three bags
Jerry Pritchett – Three bags
Kevin Faires – Two bags
Gabriel Rheaume – Two bags
Luke Stoltman – Two bags

Super Yoke
The next event on the first day of the competition was the yoke. The behemoth weighed 506kg (1,117lb) and strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. If athletes did not finish all 60 feet, they would be scored on distance. Hooper proved dominant in this event and finished by over four seconds better than the rest of the field.

Mitchell Hooper – 11.06 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – 15.67 seconds
Oleksii Novikov – 16.49 seconds
Trey Mitchell – 17.07 seconds
Evan Singleton – 17.59 seconds
Brian Shaw – 18.56 seconds
Bobby Thompson – 18.59 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis – 22.4 seconds
Kevin Faires – 22.7 seconds
Žydrūnas Savickas – 27.1 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – 27.2 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – 43.21 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Finish

Circus Dumbbell For Reps
The dumbbell weighed 110kg (242lb) and athletes had to lift it up to the shoulder and lock out above the head. Once the strongmen were given the signal, they could return the dumbbell to the ground and attempt another rep. Whoever completed the most reps in 75 seconds would win the event. Novikov came into this event as the favorite and was able to win, completing eight reps.

Oleksii Novikov – eight reps
Trey Mitchell – six reps
Mitchell Hooper – five reps (T-third)
Brian Shaw – five reps (T-third)
Bobby Thompson – five reps (T-third)
Evan Singleton – four reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Smaukstelis – three reps (T-seventh)
Gabriel Rheaume – three reps (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires – two reps (T-ninth)
Maxime Boudreault – two reps (T-ninth)
Konstantine Janashia – zero reps
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Attempt
Žydrūnas Savickas – Did Not Attempt
Jerry Pritchett – Did Not Attempt

Log Press Medley
There was a breakdown of four events each day. The log press began the second day of the Shaw Classic where lifters chose their weight and had 90 seconds to complete reps. The weights ranged from 172, 186, and 200kg. Mitchell was the only competitor to complete a rep with the 200kg log and he did it for a double.

Trey Mitchell – 200 kilograms for two reps
Brian Shaw – 186 kilograms for two reps
Oleksii Novikov – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Maxime Boudreault – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Mitchell Hooper – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Kevin Faires – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Žydrūnas Savickas – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Bobby Thompson – No Lift
Evan Singleton – No Lift
Gabriel Rheaume – No Lift
Konstantine Janashia – No Lift
Jerry Pritchett – No Lift
Gabriel Peña – No Lift

Medley
The medley consisted of two parts — a 363kg (800lb) frame walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull of 318kg (700lb). This was a timed event with competitors who did not finish being scored on distance or height of pull. Maxime Boudreault edge out Evan Singleton to win the event, with Kevin Faires rounding out the top three of competitors who finished under 30 seconds.

Maxime Boudreault – 24.29 seconds
Evan Singleton – 26.32 seconds
Kevin Faires – 27.65 seconds
Brian Shaw – 30.62 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – 37 seconds
Mitchell Hooper – 39.68 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – 44.3 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – Did Not Finish
Žydrūnas Savickas – Did Not Finish
Aivars Smaukstelis – Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Finish
Trey Mitchell – Did Not Finish
Oleksii Novikov – Did Not Finish

Car Leg Press
The car leg press was a big point of discussion leading up to the event. The car weighed 839kg (1,850lb) and competitors had 90 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Hooper impressed with seven reps but was bested by Shaw, who completed eight reps to win the event.

Brian Shaw – eight reps
Mitchell Hooper – seven reps
Trey Mitchell – five reps
Žydrūnas Savickas – five reps (T-fourth)
Kevin Faires – four reps (T-fourth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis – three reps (T-sixth)
Evan Singleton – three reps (T-sixth)
Maxime Boudreault – two reps
Oleksii Novikov – one rep
Gabriel Rheaume – zero reps (T-10th)
Konstantine Janashia – zero reps (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett – zero reps (T-10th)
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Attempt

Atlas Stones
The final event of the competition was a classic in strongman — Atlas Stones. The five stones varied in weight from 159kg to 204kg. This event was head-to-head where competitors would line up against another and have 60 seconds to lift all stones onto a platform.
This was the final event that determined the overall winner. Shaw and Mitchell lined up as the final pair.

Trey Mitchell – five in 25.0 seconds
Brian Shaw – five in 29.2 seconds
Mitchell Hooper – five in 35.1 seconds
Gabriel Peña – five 42.99 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – four in 17.3 seconds
Kevin Faires – four in 25.3 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – four in 27.1 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis – four in 34.7 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – four in 41.8 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – three stones
Žydrūnas Savickas – three stones
Oleksii Novikov – three stones
Evan Singleton – one stone

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2022 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Results

2022 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Results

Felipe Franco wins the Musclecontest Goiania Pro!
The 2022 Musclecontest Goiania Pro took place on Saturday, with the Men’s Physique division headlining the show. Competitors were vying for qualification to the 2022 Olympia. In the end, it was Felipe Franco who won gold and will now have a chance to compete on the biggest stage in the sport.
Franco earned another victory in his career after winning the 2021 Mr. Big Evolution Pro. He will qualify for yet another Olympia and attempt to improve upon his past standings. Franco appeared in the Olympia back in 2014 and 2016.
The full results from the show have been announced! Checkout the full breakdown from the event below, along with an official score card.
2022 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Breakdown
Men’s Physique

First Place – Felipe Franco
Second Place – Emmanuel Costa
Third Place – Pedro Lima
Fourth Place – Anderson Da Silva Arruda
Fifth Place – Rafael Oliveira
Sixth Place – Everton Ribeiro
Seventh Place – Gil Batista
Eighth Place – Aristoteles Ulisses Silva de Lima
Ninth Place – Rafael Rey
Tenth Place – Rodrigo Oliveira

2022 Musclecontest Goiania Pro Official Score Card

Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Musclecontest Goiania Pro. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!

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.