Arnold Classic 2025 - Men's Open Bodybuilding Prejudging

At the famous Arnold Classic 2025, the biggest mass monsters competed in Friday's prejudging to secure their place in the finals. In the shadow of tense anticipation, three headliners - Derek Lunsford, Andrew Jacked and Samson Dauda - clashed on stage, measuring each other on strength, symmetry and overall presentation.

It was clear from the start that this night would belong to those willing to risk it all. Samson Dauda, who chose to enter the event knowing that any setback could make it difficult for him to prepare for his title defense in October, was ready to fight for every percentage point. On the other side, Derek Lunsford, who still remembered the bitter defeat in the Sandow contest, came into the scene with a desire for revenge and to show his true strength. Andrew Jacked then drew the crowd's attention with his impressive bulk and was determined to take centre stage.

The callout sequence

The competition was divided into several rounds, during which the judges focused on the smallest details of each contestant's sculptural work. The main deciding factor was how each athlete handled the transitions between poses and the overall presentation of their worked muscles. The details of each round are as follows:

First round

In the first round of pre-assessment, the following came to the fore:

• Derek Lunsford
• Akim Williams
• Brandon Curry
• Andrew Jacked
• Samson Dauda
• William Bonac

The first round offered a diverse mix of styles - from classic symmetry to extreme volume. The judges began their work by carefully evaluating every detail to have a solid foundation for the next rounds.

Round Two

The second round was filled with younger talent and seasoned veterans. The contestants were dominated by:

• Justin Rodriguez
• James Hollingshead
• Patrick Moore
• Shaun Clarida
• Carlos Thomas Jr.
• Husameddin Elisawi

This segment brought some interesting contrasts, with the contestants focusing more on the details of muscle definition and expression, which added to the tension between the judges.

Third round

At this stage, the final favourites met again on the podium. They clashed again:

• Derek Lunsford
• Brandon Curry
• Andrew Jacked
• Samson Dauda

It was evident here that each of the main players performed better than they ever have before. Intense comparisons revealed subtle differences in proportions and stances, which only heightened the anticipation for the final round.

The fourth round

The fourth round featured more breakthrough moments, as competitors who had shown strengths in previous rounds returned to the scene:

• Akim Williams
• Shaun Clarida
• William Bonac
• James Hollingshead

This round was designed to determine who would make the top four and get a chance to influence the final score.

Final callout

In the end, the final round brought a final comparison of the best of the best:

• Derek Lunsford
• Andrew Jacked
• Samson Dauda

Here, it was all about the final details - perfect muscle tension, perfect posing and the ability to leave a memorable impression on the judges. The final decision of the judges was a close call and foreshadowed a thrilling final night.

With the pre-judging behind them, the tension only increased. Fans and pundits now eagerly await the final night when the fate of the race will be decided. Each of the main contenders showed incredible stamina and preparedness, only proving that the Arnold Classic 2025 will be one of the most thrilling editions in the history of the competition.

Source:FitnessVolt