Samson Dauda wins 2023 Arnold Classic

Samson Dauda won the 2023 Arnold Classic by beating out both Nick Walker and Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea.

Dauda overcame a tough field that also included Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Ellsbiay, Akim Williams, William Bonac and Olympia 212 winner Shaun Clarida.

Dauda’s win at the 2023 AC makes him the 20th bodybuilder to win the Arnold Classic Men’s Open title. The Nigerian Lion’s victory at the AC earns him direct qualification for the 2023 Olympia and makes him $300,000 richer.

Arnold Classic 2023 Results.

1. Samson Dauda ($300,000)

2. Nick Walker ($120,000)

3. Andrew Jacked ($70,000)

4. Mamdouh “Big Ramy” Ellsbiay ($37,500)

5. Shaun Clarida ($20,000)

William "The Conquerer" Bonac: 2020 Arnold Classic Champion

For the second time in three years William "The Conquerer" Bonac has won the Arnold Classic. He did so by beating the likes of 2nd place finish Dexter Jackson, Big Ramy, former champs like Cedrc McMillan, and up and comers like Sergio Oliva Jr.

Congrats to the 2020 Arnold Classic Champ, William Bonac!

ARNOLD CLASSIC 2020 RESULTS

1st: William Bonac, $130,000

2nd: Dexter Jackson, $75,000

3rd: Big Ramy, $50,000

4th: Steve Kuclo, $30,000

5th: Sergio Oliva Jr., $15,000

6th: Cedric McMillan, $10,000

7th: Akim Williams, $2,000

8th: Maxx Charles, $2,000

9th: Victor Martinez, $2,000

10th: Patrick Moore, $2,000

11th: Joshua Lenartowicz, $1,000

Interview with 2020 Arnold Classic Champion, William Bonac

Phil Heath wins his 7th consecutive Mr Olympia!

Love him or hate him, the king stays on top. Phil Heath has won the 2017 Mr. Olympia making this his 7th consecutive Mr. Olympia contest. Heath is now tied with bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger for second most Mr O victories. While many question Heath's gut and feel he was not in his best shape the judges felt that he did just enough to edge out Big Ramy. The question now becomes can he catch Ronnie Coleman and Lee Haney who both won eight consecutive Mr. O victories and maybe eventually pass them or will Big Ramy finally live up to the hype and beat him next year.

But that's a story for next year.

Congrats to Phil Heath the 2017 Mr. Olympia winner!

Olympia 2017 Men’s Bodybuilding Results

1. Phil Heath

2. Big Ramy

3. William Bonac

4. Dexter Jackson

5. Shawn Rhoden

6. Roelly Winklaar

7. Nathan De Asha

8. Brandon Curry

9. Josh Lenartowicz

10. Cedric McMillan

Dexter Jackson wins 2016 Arnold Classic Europe

Dexter Jackson didn't let a third place finish in the 2016 Mr. Olympia bring him down. The 47 year old bodybuilding legend went on to Spain and claimed first place in the Arnold Classic Europe which was held in Barcelona.

The victory gives Jackson his 9th Arnold Classic victory and a record setting 27th victory in a pro show. That's right no other pro bodybuilder has won more shows, not Arnold, not Haney, not Coleman, not Yates, not anybody. Congratulations to Dexter "The Blade" Jackson.

The top five finishers were:

1. Dexter Jackson

2. Big Ramy

3. William Bonac

4. Shawn Rhoden

5. Roelly Winklaar

Awards Ceremony