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He was literally peeled at the Arnold uk he just had soft glutes that’s it but he was deffo in condition just look at his chest and his side leg detail n he’s improved since then so he’s gonna look insane at his next 2 shows
What I’ve notice is that, peaking for the Olympia they look good. But just like hadi at the Arnold’s, he came in good at the Olympia but he came better at the Arnold’s. So Samson might be doing the same
Samson is going off data. He has always looked his best at the shows he does after the olympia or 1-2 weeks after he does a show, his second peak is always better.
i just mentioned the same thing in a comment, its a really smart choice in my eyes, last year i was hoping he did the legions before the olympia to try making his peak sharper
Fitzwater will not be a problem for Rafa. He is going to be battling for 4,5 or 6 and it means that if Nick or Andrew slips on the finalization, Rafa will overcome them!
I think Brandão is making a case for 4th if he brings condition. He's so much more balanced than Nick, and I have my doubts about Andrew given that he's had great condition at maybe one show ever.
Bro I’ve followed the Olympia for like 4-5 years now at least, and it’s only because of your channel. Every year I start watching all your updates and get hyped. It’s awesome.
Me too. Only because of Nick's presentation. I am a fat, old guy who doesn't work out anymore. I did enjoy exercise a lot when I was young. Nick makes me remember how much I enjoyed it. Thanks, Nick!
@@egregiousblunder5395I reckon he’ll get 2nd he ain’t beating Hadi but i reckon if he can hold his own in the back poses he can beat Derek coz he already beats him from the front and side he jus needs to be drier with improved back and arms n he’ll cause an upset
@@Chocolatesauce._ He's not beating Derek or Hadi, Nick Walker is also in his way. Sampson just needs to focus on his conditioning and not come in the way he has the past several shows. His consistency always hurts him.
@@egregiousblunder5395 he’s already beat nick before and he gave Hadi a run for his money at the Arnold UK finals so it’s not impossible for Samson to beat everyone if he comes in at 100% which this year he definitely will since he knows exactly what he needs to improve on
@@Chocolatesauce._ That was at the Arnold, and Nick was not present at the O. Had Nick been present he would have secured that third place spot. Can Sampson do it, definitely, but this year the lineup is fully stacked against him so he better hope that second peak works out.
He doesnt have to change anything....even just showing up at 98% of his olympia condition, he will still smoke the competition....and then he has a qualifier for the 2025 olympia already in the bag.....so he can train hard for a full year for next years olympia and not have to do 2 cutting cycles in one year! this is BRILLIANT!
Samson has never been known for having exceptional conditioning. I definitely think he’ll win, but if someone like Presti comes in much better conditioning than Samson, and gets compared, it’ll highlight the disparity prior to the Olympia. That’s not something he needs going into the Olympia. This isn’t a for sure prediction, but I think it’s possible.
Good because the scoring cuts off at 16 so it makes no sense to have 50+ competitors at the Olympia regardless of division. Seems like Classic Physique hands out qualifications like candy.
When he’s on stage it won’t be a distraction at all since he constantly hits vacuums which is insane he can even do that once u realise this guys 300lbs
He is definetly had problems with it lately, but when someone with barn door as midsection is still somehow in conversation. I dont think he has to worry about it. Barn door is also losing control.
I think this is a good idea, Samson’s best packages have been after he’s completed a time or two already. Take the Arnold UK, right after the Ohio. He’ll see what his conditioning looks like on the stage and will be able to push if needed
Please no more Justin Rodriguez updates bro been done for some years now... Samson is Smart because the Top 3 is a toss up at this moment. Andrea Presti, bro I'M SORRY 😅
It’s not about the 2025 qualifications it’s because they wanna see how they can peek him for the Olympia. I’m sure they wanna keep his condition and probably wanna test how far they can fill him up
dommage pour théo leguerrier, mais d'un autre coté il va surement pouvoir faire une compet entière où il partagera la scène avec un mec qui finira sur le podium de l'Olympia à 2 semaines du show, s'il rend bien et fini 2, on se souviendra de son nom peut-être plus que s'il l'avait gagné sans adversité
Rumor is that Samson owes some dangerous people money and that is why he’s doing as many shows as possible to make money. Whether it’s true or not, he should be trying to make as much money as he can while he can. He’s not a young man and the steroid abuse especially at that level + those amounts = Can’t/shouldnt be done.
It’s cool he is doing a show this close to the Olympia. I wonder if he is doing this to get in a “practice peak weak” before the Olympia. Even if this is for a 2025 qualification, the new money at the Arnold Classic should draw all top 10 Olympians from this year.
He’s doing this to test out the peaking protocol, he’s going to secure top 3 if he’s on anyway. They want to see how they peak and perfect it. Plenty of time between.
one thing that been happening is, every time samsom competes back to back he is always better in the next showing, i wonder if hes peaks for this show so he can come drier for the olympia (examples being prague and arnold UK, both shows were back to back but he showed better in the second outing)
Because he lives in the UK that’s only like a 1 hour flight from France so it’s easier to travel there plus he doesn’t need to peak for this show since he’s already only 3 weeks out from the Olympia
Samson is smart; He is probably already done with his prep; Uses this show to test his peak week, get the money, get that feedback, get that qualification and then until Olympia 2025, he don’t even need to worry.
Samson will have to stand next to Andrea Presti. Samson is definitely more complete, but his 2-week out conditioning will be compared to some awesome conditioning from Presti. That comparison will not be good for Samson, even while winning the show.
Funny Nick is bbers competing when they dont have to, BUT when it was Iain 2 years ago he went off about Iain competing too much and taking Olympia qualifications from other competitors, particularly Kuclo. Now Nick is literally using the same reasoning verbatim Iain gave for competing, hes a PROFESSIONAL BBER. His job is literally to compete
He was better at show AFTER olympia. It's actually smart because a, he gets to work on peaking, posing, b, the most important is he gets FEEDBACK from judges and ppl who have constructive criticism that can only help him in 2 weeks.
This whole peak for this show or that show is just BS. You got guy like Kevin in the 90s who would compete 6-7 times a year and look great at every show. Idk when this whole "I can only do 1-2 shows a year" because that’s when I "peak" crap started.
@@bobbyhillthuglife He grew too fast, and I think this is why he changed his coach. His wife is doing a great job with him, but will that be enough, only time will tell.
It gives more attention to some of the up and coming guys to have the big names competing. Theyre most likely gonna lose to Sampson, but they'll have more eyes on them.
Well obviously his wife is testing peaking him for a smaller show before Olympia and he also gets an early qualification for the next year in case he's outside of top 3 for some reason
It is a boss move for Samson but it may be a smart tactic as well. NOBODY will touch him so its easy money. Its also an easy qual for the 2025 Mr O, allowing a longer off-season. Lastly, it will be a great way to gauge where he is at. Note he will not need to peak for this show to win and he likely knows that. Samson at 90% beats 99% of all the guys on the pro circuit today. So I see it as a trial run for him. The more I process this, the more I think its BRILLIANT! Presti will take second. This was his show to win but thats not happening with Samson in the mix. With that, Samson is looking INSANE! If he nails the conditioning, its lights out for everyone at the Mr O.
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0:38 Samson Dauda BOSS MOVE Competing 2 Weeks Out
6:00 Legion Sports Festival Competitor List
7:18 Brett Wilkin 1 Week Out
7:46 Justin Rodriguez 1 Week Out
8:58 Bruno Santos 1 Week Out
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Andrea Presti thinking he can finally get his qualification
Samson: no
Well he probably might not beat theo anyway
Maybe he can finally get som tris and legs. He looks like a frat boy bodybuilder....shoulders, chest and bis
He could have had a shot with theo, but with Samson around it's pretty obvious who's gonna win
It’s gonna back fire on Samson. Now his condition gonna be off in the O.
@@juanayala2429 makes no sense... 2-3 weeks between are ok
We lost rafael to the bald community 😢
I think it's good that he's doing the show. It's his job, and besides that's how he makes the money!!!
Nick Power Guy, International hype-man 😎 awesome dude! thanks for building up the hype 🙏
CANT WAIT to see Samson's unfiltered videos LOL .... what are the chances he coming in soft as usual ???
He was literally peeled at the Arnold uk he just had soft glutes that’s it but he was deffo in condition just look at his chest and his side leg detail n he’s improved since then so he’s gonna look insane at his next 2 shows
He does not have be 100% for both shows but last minute continental travel will play a role.
What I’ve notice is that, peaking for the Olympia they look good. But just like hadi at the Arnold’s, he came in good at the Olympia but he came better at the Arnold’s. So Samson might be doing the same
I think Samson is trying to see how the peaking process goes now that he's completely without Milos! Definitely gutsy and I'm here for it!
Andrea Presti must be pissed
I’m pissed for him 😅
was thinking the exact same thing
Looking for that comment 😂
Bro a bodybuilders job is to compete
100%
Lmao imagine roasting a bodybuilder for wanting to do more shows and earn money😂😂😂
Samson is smart why not just keep winning??? More money for him
I agree but this show is really close to the Olympia, i feel like if he is not improved he will lose a lot of momentum going into this years Olympia
They’re a bunch of weirdos lol. This is similar to prize fighting, you only have a short window to make your money. Why wouldn’t he do more shows
@@Sagaofsr but he will lose a lot more money if he drops one or two placings at the Olympia.
@@paulorocha1772”momentum” is such NSP BS term lol all that matter is what you look like on the stage at that time
Smart move by Samson, he doesn't even need to peak, rock up as is and he'll take it, plus pay cheque, plus '25 O qualification, strategic and smart.
Sure long term but it will likely hinder this years performance at the O
Lol hes never peaked noob
@@gbp3616Not really. It's a test run
@IDiggPattyMayonnaise too close to the O, which leaves him without a consistent prep into the O
You can tell how much progress Samson and Brandao made by how much hair they lost 😂
😂
One Punch Men
This is strategic. It's a trial run so he can see what needs to be corrected before the Olympia. He's ensuring that he peaks right. Watch...
It’s a double edged sword.
@@bartsimpson8002 Possibly, but not likely...
@@MrMike-sw3gqMy meaning is that it can work in his favor or work against him. 50/50 chance. Not necessarily going to work in his favor.
@bartsimpson8002 Tracking... In that case, you have a point. I'm hoping it works out.
Precisely.
Samson is going off data. He has always looked his best at the shows he does after the olympia or 1-2 weeks after he does a show, his second peak is always better.
i just mentioned the same thing in a comment, its a really smart choice in my eyes, last year i was hoping he did the legions before the olympia to try making his peak sharper
He could also just peak twice without peaking for a show
Good point
@@evanscott999 but if you are going to put your body through the process of peaking why not get paid for it
@@OneMillionBears good point the only reason would be if a perfect first peak for Samson’s body doesn’t happen to fall on a day there’s a show.
Rafael Brandão continues climbing the ladder! 🔥
He’s been climbing since I subbed to this channel like 4-5 years ago lol
Your head look's like a minecraft head, foi mal kkkkkk
Sampson made almost a million dollars in prize money last year, and I think he does it again this year
Samson joins just so presti is denied yet another win
I can't wait to see Rafael Brandao versus Martin Fitzwater
@@thghtfl and Nick Walker. Think those three will be fighting for that 5,6,7 spots
Fitzwater will not be a problem for Rafa. He is going to be battling for 4,5 or 6 and it means that if Nick or Andrew slips on the finalization, Rafa will overcome them!
good one!
I think Brandão is making a case for 4th if he brings condition. He's so much more balanced than Nick, and I have my doubts about Andrew given that he's had great condition at maybe one show ever.
@@robsonalencarbrI dont think so. But we will see.
Samson and Rafael looking impressive 💪🏽
Be an easy win for Samson and $25000
Easy w 💪
Bro I’ve followed the Olympia for like 4-5 years now at least, and it’s only because of your channel. Every year I start watching all your updates and get hyped. It’s awesome.
Same I’ve been a fan of his since 2016
Me too my friend
Me too. Only because of Nick's presentation. I am a fat, old guy who doesn't work out anymore. I did enjoy exercise a lot when I was young. Nick makes me remember how much I enjoyed it. Thanks, Nick!
Same with me, Terrence. I am old, destroyed and not working out anymore... But I loved it and enjoyed in my youth
I LOVE samson i hope he takes the dub this year
Aint happening. If he keeps his conditioning spot on he'll be in the top 5 somewhere though.
@@egregiousblunder5395I reckon he’ll get 2nd he ain’t beating Hadi but i reckon if he can hold his own in the back poses he can beat Derek coz he already beats him from the front and side he jus needs to be drier with improved back and arms n he’ll cause an upset
@@Chocolatesauce._ He's not beating Derek or Hadi, Nick Walker is also in his way. Sampson just needs to focus on his conditioning and not come in the way he has the past several shows. His consistency always hurts him.
@@egregiousblunder5395 he’s already beat nick before and he gave Hadi a run for his money at the Arnold UK finals so it’s not impossible for Samson to beat everyone if he comes in at 100% which this year he definitely will since he knows exactly what he needs to improve on
@@Chocolatesauce._ That was at the Arnold, and Nick was not present at the O. Had Nick been present he would have secured that third place spot. Can Sampson do it, definitely, but this year the lineup is fully stacked against him so he better hope that second peak works out.
He doesnt have to change anything....even just showing up at 98% of his olympia condition, he will still smoke the competition....and then he has a qualifier for the 2025 olympia already in the bag.....so he can train hard for a full year for next years olympia and not have to do 2 cutting cycles in one year! this is BRILLIANT!
Exactly!!!
Samson has never been known for having exceptional conditioning. I definitely think he’ll win, but if someone like Presti comes in much better conditioning than Samson, and gets compared, it’ll highlight the disparity prior to the Olympia. That’s not something he needs going into the Olympia. This isn’t a for sure prediction, but I think it’s possible.
98% 😂😂😂 so specific 😅
top 3 doesn’t need to qualify again for next t year so samson thinks he will be out of top 3 this year
Samson will probably do the Arnold again regardless
Samson is the reason why in classic are like 70 qualified and on open there are just 17 😂
Good because the scoring cuts off at 16 so it makes no sense to have 50+ competitors at the Olympia regardless of division. Seems like Classic Physique hands out qualifications like candy.
@@mikethecornking Yes, I was shocked to see that classic and mens physique have like 130 competitors in total
Samson/Behrooz/Bonac/Deasha, they've been like the EU gauntlet
Samson doesn't need to peak for this show, it's a low level show he could xome in at 80% and probably still win 🤷♂️
He will win the show. But will it wear down his next peak by adding this one so close.
Yup he’s doesn’t really need to he’s already dialed
Respect to Samson. 🫡
Rafael is being smart, still young, not rushing to put to much size in one year. He is geting there.
He's been in the "not rushing mode" for 10 years.
@@terminator2348 and here we are, still talking about him...
yung no mo big bro.. faaaast! legoooo
@@terminator2348lmao fr
@@lucasrprietsch4181 boom!!!!! The comment of the day!!! Rafael is a prospect give him time
Samson has a belly/hernia issue going on. It is a real distraction from the rest of his physique.
When he’s on stage it won’t be a distraction at all since he constantly hits vacuums which is insane he can even do that once u realise this guys 300lbs
He is definetly had problems with it lately, but when someone with barn door as midsection is still somehow in conversation. I dont think he has to worry about it. Barn door is also losing control.
Rafaels calfs are insane
*Rafael Brandão!* 🇧🇷
Para véi, para...
Andrea Presti should consider trying the men's physique division at this point. He may have a chance with his legs.
Rafael brandao looks very impressive...i would definitely say top 6....i see him Nick Walker and Andrew jacked fighting for 4th-6th
Samson always look better when he does more than one show in quick succession. Great move.
UK to France is a few hours on a train. Seriously it’s not a big deal at all.
Raphael looks alot better , supper round and full.
I think this is a good idea, Samson’s best packages have been after he’s completed a time or two already. Take the Arnold UK, right after the Ohio. He’ll see what his conditioning looks like on the stage and will be able to push if needed
im so stoked for Samson watching his progress over the past few years has been a blast
Brandão looking Roelly-esque in these updates. Top 6 confirmed.
Samson looked better at UK Arnold then the US one; so I think this is a good move for him.
Please no more Justin Rodriguez updates bro been done for some years now...
Samson is Smart because the Top 3 is a toss up at this moment.
Andrea Presti, bro I'M SORRY 😅
Brandao looking so impressive.. Definitely looks like top 5 potential….
Feels like Samson is trialling some peak week protocols for the Olympia with his new package so he can sharpen his peak for the O
It's good for samson doing more shows. More money and he can find his perfect time and formula for his conditioning
Exactly
I think hes doing it to qualify for next years Mr.O. very smart move
He's qualified for next year if he's top 3 at the O.
Are we sure this show is a qualifier for next year's Olympia? I thought it counts just for this year
he’ll most likely qualify from placing, I’d imagine it’s more to practice a peak and get a little cash while he’s at it
@@panathatubewe're past this years qualification window
Top 6 at Olympia are Autumatically Qualified in next years Olympia.
Samson haters can turn anything he does into a shitstorm. The truth is that they are scared he's going to look epic 😊
Justin Rodriguez forearms kills his whole look for me
Justins physique is on the decline. His triceps are gone just like Ramy
Idk if you have noticed, but Mike Sommerfeld might play a role in the top 5 this olympia. you should see his updates.
It’s not about the 2025 qualifications it’s because they wanna see how they can peek him for the Olympia. I’m sure they wanna keep his condition and probably wanna test how far they can fill him up
dommage pour théo leguerrier, mais d'un autre coté il va surement pouvoir faire une compet entière où il partagera la scène avec un mec qui finira sur le podium de l'Olympia à 2 semaines du show, s'il rend bien et fini 2, on se souviendra de son nom peut-être plus que s'il l'avait gagné sans adversité
Samson knows he won't win the Olympia . He's just going for the paycheck.
Imagine, a pro bodybuilder competing like it’s their job? Shocking. Why are people debating this like it’s a bad thing?
Rumor is that Samson owes some dangerous people money and that is why he’s doing as many shows as possible to make money. Whether it’s true or not, he should be trying to make as much money as he can while he can. He’s not a young man and the steroid abuse especially at that level + those amounts = Can’t/shouldnt be done.
Rafael looks like Nasser haha
Maybe he can really double up on his diuretics and show some striations this time. Samson has great shape and size, just no cuts. 😞
It’s cool he is doing a show this close to the Olympia. I wonder if he is doing this to get in a “practice peak weak” before the Olympia. Even if this is for a 2025 qualification, the new money at the Arnold Classic should draw all top 10 Olympians from this year.
Rafael is upping his dosages.We can clearly see that on his hair.
It would be great for bodybuilding if Rafael is in the top 6. We need more guys like him at the top.
Samson has made gains, looks awesome but his midsection is starting to look bloated IMHO.
He’s doing this to test out the peaking protocol, he’s going to secure top 3 if he’s on anyway. They want to see how they peak and perfect it. Plenty of time between.
one thing that been happening is, every time samsom competes back to back he is always better in the next showing, i wonder if hes peaks for this show so he can come drier for the olympia (examples being prague and arnold UK, both shows were back to back but he showed better in the second outing)
Agree with your statement. He knows what he doing. He knows this works for him.
Exactly, said same thing. Plus he gets FEEDBACK from judges which is invaluable
From one Brit to another I'm voting for Samson to win the MR O he's looking monstrous
No offense to the other guys and I am no fan of Samson, but he doesn't have to peak to win France
Rodrigues isn’t going to be around long…..my prediction.
Rafael newly added muscle may not help him this year. but he will sure shake up the line up this yr
Samson: why not picking a show right next to Vegas with the Legion?
Because he lives in the UK that’s only like a 1 hour flight from France so it’s easier to travel there plus he doesn’t need to peak for this show since he’s already only 3 weeks out from the Olympia
@@Chocolatesauce._ makes sense, he might not wanna go to vegas that soon for financial reasons.
Samson is smart; He is probably already done with his prep; Uses this show to test his peak week, get the money, get that feedback, get that qualification and then until Olympia 2025, he don’t even need to worry.
More bodybuilders should be pros like Samson.
I don’t think Rafael Brando will even place top 6
Imagine Samson doesn’t win that show 😶🌫️
I see Brandao and fitzwater going at it for a top 6
Samson will have to stand next to Andrea Presti. Samson is definitely more complete, but his 2-week out conditioning will be compared to some awesome conditioning from Presti. That comparison will not be good for Samson, even while winning the show.
Stay on your couch😂
Imagine Presti beats Samson and then Samson goes win Mr O xD
@@lincolnmarklt Stay on your boyfriend’s nuts
Samson doing to Andrea what Hadi did to him last Arnold lol
What if Andrea beats Samson😂😂😉
Bretts gonna win that other show surely. As much as i love patricks physique, it wont size up against Brett.
Andrea Presti can’t get a break 😂
Let's go Rafa Brandão
Het Nick, are you still planning on retiring from UA-cam after this Olympia?
Nick retiring, Neckzilla actually competing and Kai Greene comeback will happen altogether 😂
a man can dream
Hadi won’t care though haha
Health risk for sure!
Presti has lousy tris…
He needs to get paid
Really appreciate the extra videos man, thanks for bringing up the industry man.
Poor Presti😂
Rafael lost his hair in just 2 years. He got a full head of hair the last 2022 Olympia
💉💊🗿
Wait! You're telling us Justin is a wild card depending how he looks? Looks matter in a body building show? That's super crazy!
France competition is for 2025 Quali.
😎 some of these comments are hilarious lol. Some wild takes. Side note- Legion isn’t in Vegas. It’s in Reno.
Funny Nick is bbers competing when they dont have to, BUT when it was Iain 2 years ago he went off about Iain competing too much and taking Olympia qualifications from other competitors, particularly Kuclo. Now Nick is literally using the same reasoning verbatim Iain gave for competing, hes a PROFESSIONAL BBER. His job is literally to compete
Or maybe he wants to try a peak to play with things before the Olympia. Good luck Samson.
He was better at show AFTER olympia. It's actually smart because a, he gets to work on peaking, posing, b, the most important is he gets FEEDBACK from judges and ppl who have constructive criticism that can only help him in 2 weeks.
This whole peak for this show or that show is just BS. You got guy like Kevin in the 90s who would compete 6-7 times a year and look great at every show. Idk when this whole "I can only do 1-2 shows a year" because that’s when I "peak" crap started.
Samson better be careful. Looks like hes on the verge of a hernia
Past the point.
Always a risk when forever chasing size
@@bobbyhillthuglife He grew too fast, and I think this is why he changed his coach. His wife is doing a great job with him, but will that be enough, only time will tell.
100% nonsense
Long as Barn door is in the mix. Samson has nothing to worry about.
It gives more attention to some of the up and coming guys to have the big names competing. Theyre most likely gonna lose to Sampson, but they'll have more eyes on them.
Great move by Samson. Easy win and w early qualification for 2025.
Well obviously his wife is testing peaking him for a smaller show before Olympia and he also gets an early qualification for the next year in case he's outside of top 3 for some reason
Mike sommerfield and Logan are looking like top 5 guys this year mark my words
Raphael has one of nicest physiques in open, one of my favs. I wouldn’t be surprised if he cracked top 4 beating Martin, Nick ,Curry and Andrew !
It is a boss move for Samson but it may be a smart tactic as well. NOBODY will touch him so its easy money. Its also an easy qual for the 2025 Mr O, allowing a longer off-season. Lastly, it will be a great way to gauge where he is at. Note he will not need to peak for this show to win and he likely knows that. Samson at 90% beats 99% of all the guys on the pro circuit today. So I see it as a trial run for him. The more I process this, the more I think its BRILLIANT! Presti will take second. This was his show to win but thats not happening with Samson in the mix.
With that, Samson is looking INSANE! If he nails the conditioning, its lights out for everyone at the Mr O.