Arnold Classic 2025 - Derek Lunsford dominates the Men's Open bodybuilding division!

The Arnold Classic 2025, one of bodybuilding's most prestigious events, took place in Columbus this year and delivered an incredible show. The main Open Bodybuilding category featured several elite bodybuilders, but in the final bout, only one winner shined.

A thrilling battle on stage

During the showcase phase, it was clear that it was going to be a close battle for the win between the three main favourites, Andrew Jacked, Samson Dauda and Derek Lunsford. Each of them showed a unique combination of massive physique and precisely worked muscles.

• Samson Dauda, the current Mr. Olympia title holder, entered the competition with unwavering confidence and aggressive poses.
• Andrew Jacked showed a balanced physique that made him a serious contender.
• Derek Lunsford, however, put in a perfectly balanced performance in the end, proving that his training inspired by the legendary Chris Aceto is indeed bearing fruit.

Official results

After an exhausting demonstration round and thrilling final poses, the standings were settled as follows:

• Derek Lunsford - $500,000 prize
• Second place: Samson Dauda
• Third place: Andrew Jacked
• Fourth place: Brandon Curry
• Fifth Place: William Bonac
• Sixth Place: Akim Williams
• Seventh place: Shaun Clarida
• Eighth place: James Hollingshead
• Ninth place: Carlos Thomas Jr.
• Tenth place: Patrick Moore

Special Awards

In addition to the main title, other awards were noteworthy:

• TheEd Corney Best Poser Award went to Derek Lunsford for his excellent posing.
• The Franco Columbu Most Muscular Award was given to Samson Daud, who showed exceptional muscle mass.

Samson Dauda, although he displayed impressive and aggressive poses, ultimately could not overcome the precision and balance of Lunsford's performance. This triumph marked not only Lunsford's first debut on the Arnold Classic stage, but also definitive confirmation of his status as an elite bodybuilder.

Derek Lunsford's performance is an inspiration to all athletes and bodybuilding fans - hard work and dedication to training bear fruit. This year's edition once again showed that bodybuilding is all about every detail and that every muscle, every line and every pose has its importance.

Source:FitnessVolt