Dear Derek, I congratulate you on the championship, I am Iranian, but we respect your championship, because your character and the work you do is at the level of a championship. Only some of us are sad and angry because of Hadi's loss. I have nothing to do with the judges' decision. Undoubtedly, Both of you brought amazing bodies to the stage. Your progress compared to last year showed that you deserve the championship.
Maybe tell your dethroned Iranian ex-champ to take a clinic in sportsmanship and decorum. The way he ran off the stage was such a petulant immature move.
As an Iranian fan and Hadi's fan I express my congratulations for your win and enjoy the moment. Sport is the only thing we have in this world that can unite us all. You worked hard and it's time for celebration
Wow ! Derek’s response to the “ going to a dark place question “ was awesome ! God will supply everything he needs ! Derek with God you are a GOLIATH DESTROYER ! ! sounds like someone is bitter and resentful ! Stay true to God Brother ! He’s all you need ! GO AND WIN in the name of JESUS ! Amen ❤
@@WillThomas-hs3oj It's super necessary to be motivated in an ugly space and dark mindset? Really? It's totally lame to be motivated by positivity and good things in your life? Your a walking talking joke of a person. With a whack perspective on life. You are going nowhere fast lmao
Derek is 💯…His response to Phil… is exactly what I thought he would say before he even said it. Phil really exposed himself With that question… and so did Derek with his response… And New Mr.Olympia 2023 .. DEREK LUNSFORD‼️
I was pulling for Samson but 100% Derek is going to be a LEGEND with that different physique, attitude and mindset than past champs like Phil. Great answer Derek aka 2023 CHAMP. I'm now excited for the future of the OPEN since we don't have anymore belly-hanging athletes (Thanks to Derek, Samson, Hadi, Andrew Jacked.....THE FUTURE)
I’m glad you answer to Phil was put on your channel for everyone to hear. To walk like Jesus is to share love , compassion, and patience even if approached in an aggressive manner. You preach it and do it. The Lord is with you 🙏🏼 And if you get the chance, put your hands on Nick Walker and pray for him during his unfortunate time and that all involved heal him.
For decades, the Mister Olympia champions have always shown that in order to become champions they have had to trample on others no matter what. In a current world, full of violence, wars, without hope and with a dark future... when someone says that their inspiration comes from a positive place and with respect for faith, it seriously brings a LIGHT OF HOPE that there is. others path, positive paths, to achieve greatness. Thank you Derek for preaching with what there is currently the least... FAITH AND LOVE. Best of luck, from Mexico, to be our new Mr. Olympia 2023.
Derek, congrats on the Mr. Olympia win bro, watching the videos leading up to was awesome, even at 16 weeks out it was one of the most exciting and inspirational things to watch you work and sculpt video after video. You more than deserved the gold and there couldn’t be a more deserving person to place #1. Congrats!!!
Well said on your reply to Phil Heath's talk. Everyone is different. I'm not anywhere close to your level of spirituality and belief but appreciate being a good person. The respect you have for others including competitors and your approach is uniquely yours. You own that very well and you definitely have the killer attitude and work ethic to take that title.
I didn't like Phil's final comment. Where is the class? Like I said in a previous video.i like the way Derek carries himself.he isn't always saying f this f that.did we ever hear Lee Haney speak like that? No we didn't, have some class!
His voice quiver when he was hugging and asking his mom to pray that God gives him the right words to say, got to me, and made me tear up. Please, God, let him win. He's such a good guy. He'll be a great example for young people today. He's made it very clear that the glory will be Yours, so please give this to him. He's earned it.
Derek congratulations on becoming the champ. You are going to be an awesome ambassador for bodybuilding. I see you being champ for years to come!!! Please to continue to be a great example for everyone to emulate.
To God be the Glory. That’s what makes you different Derek. You are a practicing Christian. You don’t just claim… you are. Go win it big man. Always give God the first fruits. Spread his name!
Derek youll be a champion like no other. One that Phil always wanted to be but could never be. He really was trying to make you like him because he chose to be like that. On a personal level you meeting your mom for that brief moment spoke volumes. Her face said it all. She with one stare and in 3 seconds she was on camera said how much she loved you, how much you make her proud and how utterly elated she feels about what you've accomplished with the Lord and in your own life. I could see right through her eyes. There is no stopping you Derek. Not as long as you make things possible, all things possible, through Christ.
Can't wait to see the final product of all your hard work! I know it's going to be amazing. May God Bless you and guide you through these upcoming days.
congrats champ . i hope you can celebrate this huge victory after yesterday's drama . i wish you all the best in life and the next olympia as well . i personally want to see even a better version of you next year . i believe you can still improve and dominate that stage again and again
I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE LET YOU RESPOND TO PHIL! I will say, I think it's great that they stood up and defended athletes in general from assuming that you are "required" to act/be a certain type of person to hold the Mr. O title. Thank you for expressing how you would have responded. You're the real deal brother. Your content has directly impacted my relationship with Jesus Christ and I greatly appreciate you for that. SHOW THEM EVERYTHING YOU'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR. GLORY BE TO GOD NO MATTER THE OUTCOME! LOVE YOU BROTHER! KEEP BEING YOU!
thank you so much for bringing us all on this journey with you! It's really cool to see behind the scenes and everything that goes into it. Best of luck man! really hoping when that new video drops we will all see you crowned champion!
Wow! I’m seriously in awe!!! I’m new to all of this. But with his humility, faith, hard work & positivity, I’m now a HUGE fan!!!!! I’d wish him luck…but with God on his side…he’s already won!!! Way to go Derek! Such an inspiration!!!!
I am your fan in Japan. I am very happy for your victory. No matter what anyone says, I love your spirit and your cool body. Please keep up the good work and I will continue to support you!
I truly feel like Derek will be the next Mr. O! More importantly, I like how you didn't let that last question go unanswered. Derek man you are an inspiration to so many.
He gives me Phil Heath vibes. He was born to succeed. He is not the type of guy that will struggle for 10 Years straight to finally win Mr O at 44. RIP 🪦 MR O 2018!!
Congratulation, you looked phenomenal!! absolutely deserve the number one in the world!!! Looking forward to your new video after you get some rest, and all that cheat meals!!🥇🏆👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤩🤩
@@christianbozwell4981 nothing - not everything that we want to happen is the right thing to happen for now, maybe its better tow in next year or maybe never - only God knows. The truth is many things we ask from the lord, wont happen, not because he cant, but because its not the time or its not the right thing for us.
@@Gladiator1972 If its a sin to do bodybuilding, God would tell it to you at some point in your life, you would feel wrong doing shows or train. If you become christian youre not a perfect person , you have to realize many things youre doing are bad, but it needs time. its the reason why youre doing something and if you put it above God or not. I personally thing, the reason why youre bodybuilding is important , if you only train and make shows to get attention,fame, that people admireyou, money - everything for your ego and for this world, not for God - then its sin. But I get you point totally.
This man. What a solid response to about drawing motivation from a positive place. It absolutely does not require going to a 'dark place' and to be an asshole to achieve greatness. Awesome words.
brothah i been saying it all year, YOU WILL BE THE NEXT MR OLYMPIA AND THEY WILL HAVE TO WORK DAMN HARD TO NUDGE YOU OUT THAT SPOT... I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOPU BRING TO THE STAGE. KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION, KEEP YOUR HUNGER AND I RESPECT YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SO HUMBLE THRU IT ALL... ITS YOUR TIME... TOMORROW WILL TELL!!!!!!!!!
Dear Derek, I congratulate you on the championship, I am Iranian, but we respect your championship, because your character and the work you do is at the level of a championship. Only some of us are sad and angry because of Hadi's loss. I have nothing to do with the judges' decision. Undoubtedly, Both of you brought amazing bodies to the stage. Your progress compared to last year showed that you deserve the championship.
I wanted Hadi to win but Derek deserved it he looked 3% better than Hadi imo it was close but Derek definitely deserved it. It was no robbery
Maybe tell your dethroned Iranian ex-champ to take a clinic in sportsmanship and decorum. The way he ran off the stage was such a petulant immature move.
@@primalconcretesledge3137In life, learn not to judge others
As an Iranian fan and Hadi's fan I express my congratulations for your win and enjoy the moment. Sport is the only thing we have in this world that can unite us all. You worked hard and it's time for celebration
Huge CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP!!!! So happy for you. Well deserved!
U jus won da Olympia , God bless u fo yo faith n openness n always willin to talk about him in a world whe people shy they faith away
Wow ! Derek’s response to the “ going to a dark place question “ was awesome ! God will supply everything he needs ! Derek with God you are a GOLIATH DESTROYER ! ! sounds like someone is bitter and resentful ! Stay true to God Brother ! He’s all you need ! GO AND WIN in the name of JESUS ! Amen ❤
“God” always has the best ⚙️ too!
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@user-A177sad you go through every comment just to say the same troll trash
It was a very good answer to a pretty dumb question.
I'm 💯 with you there brother. He got an AMAZING response. Amen to that! ❤🙏.
Positive motivation over an ugly space is so bang on Derek and thank you for showing healthy competition.
Totally lame
@user-A177Keep up that hateful energy 🤡s
@@WillThomas-hs3oj"Totally" unnecessary
@@CKJJ88 super necessary
@@WillThomas-hs3oj It's super necessary to be motivated in an ugly space and dark mindset? Really?
It's totally lame to be motivated by positivity and good things in your life?
Your a walking talking joke of a person. With a whack perspective on life. You are going nowhere fast lmao
Derek is 💯…His response to Phil… is exactly what I thought he would say before he even said it. Phil really exposed himself With that question… and so did Derek with his response… And New Mr.Olympia 2023 .. DEREK LUNSFORD‼️
I was pulling for Samson but 100% Derek is going to be a LEGEND with that different physique, attitude and mindset than past champs like Phil. Great answer Derek aka 2023 CHAMP. I'm now excited for the future of the OPEN since we don't have anymore belly-hanging athletes (Thanks to Derek, Samson, Hadi, Andrew Jacked.....THE FUTURE)
Phil is so cringe man, how he talks is very annoying
Love that everything around you is God centered 🙏🙏🙏
Love that response to Phil’s question! Be blessed Derek! Be a light!
Subscribed right after your comment at 12 min. Lets go !! thats the vibes and mentality we need.
You 100% deserved the win champ! Don't listen to the haters. You worked so hard for this!!! congrats again!
Congratulation 2023 winner
I like the calm and peace around Derek in 5his video when it's him and his wife prepping their food.
I’m glad you answer to Phil was put on your channel for everyone to hear. To walk like Jesus is to share love , compassion, and patience even if approached in an aggressive manner. You preach it and do it. The Lord is with you 🙏🏼 And if you get the chance, put your hands on Nick Walker and pray for him during his unfortunate time and that all involved heal him.
🙏🙏🙏
For decades, the Mister Olympia champions have always shown that in order to become champions they have had to trample on others no matter what. In a current world, full of violence, wars, without hope and with a dark future... when someone says that their inspiration comes from a positive place and with respect for faith, it seriously brings a LIGHT OF HOPE that there is. others path, positive paths, to achieve greatness. Thank you Derek for preaching with what there is currently the least... FAITH AND LOVE. Best of luck, from Mexico, to be our new Mr. Olympia 2023.
Congrats New Mr. Olympia Derek Lunsford 2023 !!! Amazing man !!!🏆🥇
I just love how on fire you are for the Lord man!
God bless you, Derek.
Very proud with you derek, love it mom and stay humble people
Very touching moment his mother. Showed he was raised right. Wish you the best of luck this weekend Derek!
Congrats Derek! Your approach, mentality and hard work has proven that you are ready and god is looking out for you my friend💪🏼
🎉 Congratulations Mr O!!!!!!! Awesome. I prayed for you to win. Well deserved. You are the best ambassador for bodybuilding.
Derek, congrats on the Mr. Olympia win bro, watching the videos leading up to was awesome, even at 16 weeks out it was one of the most exciting and inspirational things to watch you work and sculpt video after video. You more than deserved the gold and there couldn’t be a more deserving person to place #1. Congrats!!!
I wish you lots of good things for Mr. Olympia, God bless you
So inspiring to see Derek share his faith…God Bless and congratulations!
Amen 🙏
Well said on your reply to Phil Heath's talk. Everyone is different. I'm not anywhere close to your level of spirituality and belief but appreciate being a good person. The respect you have for others including competitors and your approach is uniquely yours. You own that very well and you definitely have the killer attitude and work ethic to take that title.
Well said!!!!
@@slowjamcdubSg
Yessir!
Heath was being kind of a dick in that Q&A i thought? maybe he was trying to get them hyped up idk....
I didn't like Phil's final comment. Where is the class? Like I said in a previous video.i like the way Derek carries himself.he isn't always saying f this f that.did we ever hear Lee Haney speak like that? No we didn't, have some class!
Congratulations man, such an awesome person. Very proud that you won ❤ well deserved 🎉
God bless you big man! To God be the glory!
Lord willing you will be the champ!!⭕️🏆💪🏻
His voice quiver when he was hugging and asking his mom to pray that God gives
him the right words to say, got to me, and made me tear up. Please, God, let him win. He's such a good guy. He'll be a great example for young people today. He's made it very clear that the glory will be Yours, so please give this to him. He's earned it.
Let's get it Derek! God bless
Derek congratulations on becoming the champ. You are going to be an awesome ambassador for bodybuilding. I see you being champ for years to come!!! Please to continue to be a great example for everyone to emulate.
You got this man! Hands down. Probably the most positive, happy, and all around good guy Olympia has seen
All the best Derek. Your videos leading up to the Mr.O have been very inspiring and have motivated me a lot. Thank you and God Bless.
Thank you Derek for openly sharing your faith, you’re such a motivation for me to do the same!
hats off to the the production guy and yourself for getting so much content out ever day its reall y good to follow your journey through this mr O
GOOD LUCK DEREK! GOD IS WITH YOU ALL THE WAY MY BROTHER. SENDING LOVE & BLESSINGS ALL THE WAY FROM SOUTH AFRICA.
To God be the Glory. That’s what makes you different Derek. You are a practicing Christian. You don’t just claim… you are. Go win it big man. Always give God the first fruits. Spread his name!
Great answer to the last question presented to you! Love your unwillingness to not conform to this world! Testimony over treasures!
Congratulations Derek for winning the Mr. Olympia title. You are well deserved champion and many years to come.
Watching him praise the lord and pray 🙏🏽 huge stand up guy !
Hallelujah 🙏🏻
Praying for you brother God bless!!!!
Good luck Derek. Got the PPV installed and will be cheering for you the whole way. Go get ‘em now ! Belgium’s got your back bro !!
Great interview with Dave palumbo ❤!!!!!!
I’m not religious, but I respect how you hold your faith close to you 🙏
He is the one!
I love his statement about the answer from phil!
Derek is smart and nice, he is a true champ!
❤
Derek youll be a champion like no other. One that Phil always wanted to be but could never be. He really was trying to make you like him because he chose to be like that. On a personal level you meeting your mom for that brief moment spoke volumes. Her face said it all. She with one stare and in 3 seconds she was on camera said how much she loved you, how much you make her proud and how utterly elated she feels about what you've accomplished with the Lord and in your own life. I could see right through her eyes. There is no stopping you Derek. Not as long as you make things possible, all things possible, through Christ.
Good Luck and much love 2 Derek
Congratulations Derek!!
Derek's next video is going to be huge, looking forward to see what the NEW Mr.OLYMPIA has to say... So happy for him and his growing family ❤❤❤❤
Congratulations Bro!!! And the NEW!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!
I can't wait man. Very grateful to be brought into this journey
Can't wait to see the final product of all your hard work! I know it's going to be amazing. May God Bless you and guide you through these upcoming days.
Lets go Derek, you are the champion, you will write a new page on history, the champion from 212 and Open... Good vibrations from Brazil to you...
Give me goose bumps watching this bro - can’t wait to see you perform this weekend! God bless you bro
congrats champ . i hope you can celebrate this huge victory after yesterday's drama . i wish you all the best in life and the next olympia as well . i personally want to see even a better version of you next year . i believe you can still improve and dominate that stage again and again
Congrats on all your hardwork! Best wishes amazing journey!
I WISH THEY WOULD HAVE LET YOU RESPOND TO PHIL! I will say, I think it's great that they stood up and defended athletes in general from assuming that you are "required" to act/be a certain type of person to hold the Mr. O title. Thank you for expressing how you would have responded. You're the real deal brother. Your content has directly impacted my relationship with Jesus Christ and I greatly appreciate you for that. SHOW THEM EVERYTHING YOU'VE WORKED SO HARD FOR. GLORY BE TO GOD NO MATTER THE OUTCOME! LOVE YOU BROTHER! KEEP BEING YOU!
thank you so much for bringing us all on this journey with you! It's really cool to see behind the scenes and everything that goes into it. Best of luck man! really hoping when that new video drops we will all see you crowned champion!
@user-A177you're lame
Derek never let anyone take u to the darkness u bring the light to the darkness GOD BLESS YOU 💪🏼🔥🙏
Congratulations Derek for winning this year's Olympia ❤ You deserve to be the Champion
Wow! I’m seriously in awe!!! I’m new to all of this. But with his humility, faith, hard work & positivity, I’m now a HUGE fan!!!!! I’d wish him luck…but with God on his side…he’s already won!!! Way to go Derek! Such an inspiration!!!!
He's the new mr olympia !
Let’s go champ, champ!!! So excited to watch this PPV!
Best wishes Derek! Exciting times 🙏🏼
Stay focused, KEEP IT STRONG derek!!!! trevor, thanks for the quick upload and edits!
I am your fan in Japan.
I am very happy for your victory.
No matter what anyone says, I love your spirit and your cool body. Please keep up the good work and I will continue to
support you!
God bless you brother!!!
I truly feel like Derek will be the next Mr. O! More importantly, I like how you didn't let that last question go unanswered. Derek man you are an inspiration to so many.
He gives me Phil Heath vibes. He was born to succeed. He is not the type of guy that will struggle for 10 Years straight to finally win Mr O at 44. RIP 🪦 MR O 2018!!
Hahaha
@@WillThomas-hs3ojhe won 😊
@@nfrankiksa4596 lol, hadi clearly beat him
@@WillThomas-hs3oj :F
12:00 you gave the perfect answer, much respect to you
It is done !
Good luck bro.wish u all the best camp
Congratulation, you looked phenomenal!! absolutely deserve the number one in the world!!! Looking forward to your new video after you get some rest, and all that cheat meals!!🥇🏆👍🏼💪🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤩🤩
What a great mindset Derek has. Really inspiring.
Congratulations Derek. I am so happy for you. The victory is well deserved.
Derek draws the motivation from light and love. No dark motivation is required for this guy! Go Derek!!!
Lame
🔥🔥🔥🔥 amazing human you are! 🙏
Good luck champ... God bless you
Hey Derek, best wishes and I'm praying for ya dude. The Lord has such an awesome spokesperson with you. Kick butt and let His will be done !
What if he doesn't place 1st?
The Lord doesn't preach vanity, isn't that what bobybuilding is?
@@christianbozwell4981 nothing - not everything that we want to happen is the right thing to happen for now, maybe its better tow in next year or maybe never - only God knows. The truth is many things we ask from the lord, wont happen, not because he cant, but because its not the time or its not the right thing for us.
@@Gladiator1972 If its a sin to do bodybuilding, God would tell it to you at some point in your life, you would feel wrong doing shows or train. If you become christian youre not a perfect person , you have to realize many things youre doing are bad, but it needs time. its the reason why youre doing something and if you put it above God or not. I personally thing, the reason why youre bodybuilding is important , if you only train and make shows to get attention,fame, that people admireyou, money - everything for your ego and for this world, not for God - then its sin. But I get you point totally.
@@christianbozwell4981Then he doesn’t? Wym?
Congrats champ!!
Thanks be to God! All the hard worked worked for you Derek!!!
DEREK HAS GOT THIS ONE !
Derek bye far looks better than anyone right now in bodybuilding
God bless you with all you need! Get your title!
So excited for you!!! Congratulations brother, kill it
CONGRATULATIONS CHAMP!!! And NEW!!!!!!
I am rooting for you brother!
Well done Derek you are the champ champ!
It’s been truly awesome following your journey, what a year so far 👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼
Well done. Wish you the best of luck in the competition. I believe that you're winning this.
God Bless You wish you victory 💪🏻
Hey don’t listen to the hate Derek you won 🥇
Amen to your response. God bless big up respect
Awesome content! Rooting for you big man.
MR,O You did it! So proud of you, Such class and integrity. Love wins Bro.
Thanks to everyone involved, I appreciate the effort.derek , Trevor, etc great job !
This man. What a solid response to about drawing motivation from a positive place. It absolutely does not require going to a 'dark place' and to be an asshole to achieve greatness. Awesome words.
We love you dear Derek from Iran 🇮🇷 ❤
brothah i been saying it all year, YOU WILL BE THE NEXT MR OLYMPIA AND THEY WILL HAVE TO WORK DAMN HARD TO NUDGE YOU OUT THAT SPOT... I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT YOPU BRING TO THE STAGE. KEEP YOUR MOTIVATION, KEEP YOUR HUNGER AND I RESPECT YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING SO HUMBLE THRU IT ALL... ITS YOUR TIME... TOMORROW WILL TELL!!!!!!!!!
Best champ ever, so strong mentally. Derek is the best thing in years ever happened to BB, positive shit man!
Congratulations , Mr Olympia 🥇🎉🎊 So happy for you man. You looked flawless up there and deserve this. May the Almighty continue blessing you
Congrats bro u deserve the win all the way from South Africa💚