The main event of the 2025 Arnold Classic kicked off Friday night. As expected, the 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open division brought fierce competition, with top athletes battling for one of bodybuilding’s most prestigious titles.
This year, reigning champion Hadi Choopan did not return to defend his title. Because of that, Samson Dauda entered as the clear favorite. Last year, he won his first Olympia title, cementing himself at the top of the sport. Notably, he had already defeated both Choopan and Derek Lunsford, who had placed third at the Olympia after winning in 2023.
Right away, Dauda and Lunsford commanded the spotlight. As the crowd watched closely, they stood in the middle of the first callout, delivering the highly anticipated showdown. Meanwhile, Andrew Jacked and Brandon Curry impressed the judges. Clearly, both made a strong case to climb the scorecard.
Later, the same four competitors returned for the third callout. This time, Dauda and Lunsford remained in the middle. Interestingly, the judges moved Jacked and Curry around, possibly hinting at a tight battle for third place.
Then, the competition intensified with a fifth callout. At this point, William Bonac and Shaun Clarida stood in the center, likely fighting for the final spot in the top five. Finally, the judges called back Dauda, Lunsford, and Jacked for the last comparison of the night. Without a doubt, the battle for the title was far from over.
2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Official Prejudging Report & Analysis
Prejudging is complete for the biggest division in bodybuilding, setting the stage for an intense final on Saturday night. The battle for the title is fierce, with Derek Lunsford, Samson Dauda, and Andrew Jacked emerging as the frontrunners.
Callout Report
First Callout
- Derek Lunsford
- Akim Williams
- Brandon Curry
- Andrew Jacked
- Samson Dauda
- William Bonac
Second Callout
- Husameddin Elisawi
- Shaun Clarida
- Patrick Moore
- Justin Rodriguez
- Carlos Thomas Jr.
- James Hollingshead
Third Callout
- Derek Lunsford
- Brandon Curry
- Andrew Jacked
- Samson Dauda
Fourth Callout
- Akim Williams
- Shaun Clarida
- William Bonac
- James Hollingshead
Fifth Callout
- Derek Lunsford
- Samson Dauda
- Andrew Jacked
Lunsford, Dauda, and Jacked dominated the final callout, solidifying themselves as the top contenders. Each brought unique strengths, making this one of the most competitive Arnold Classic lineups in recent years. The finals will determine who claims the prestigious title.
2025 Arnold Classic Results & Schedule
Friday
- Prejudging (12:30 pm – 1:30 pm)
- Classic Physique
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Finals (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)
- Classic Physique
- Fitness
- Wellness
- Men’s Open Prejudging
Saturday
- Prejudging (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
- Men’s Physique
- Bikini
- Pro Wheelchair — Finals
- Finals (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)
- Men’s Open
- Men’s Physique
- Bikini
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Full 2025 Arnold Classic Prejudging Callout Recaps & Analysis at Colosseum Strength
With the 2025 Arnold Classic well underway, several divisions have already completed prejudging. Now, fans await the finals to see who takes home the titles. Below is a complete recap of each division’s callouts and analysis.
- 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open Official Prejudging Report & Analysis
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Overview
The 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Open prejudging kicked off with fierce competition. Samson Dauda led as the favorite after his 2024 Olympia victory. However, Hadi Choopan did not return to defend his title, which opened the door for Dauda and Derek Lunsford to fight for the top spot. Both athletes stood center stage in the first callout. Additionally, Andrew Jacked and Brandon Curry impressed the judges with their conditioning and muscle mass. After several callouts, including a fifth where Bonac and Clarida were compared, Dauda and Lunsford remained in the center. Ultimately, the fight for the top spots is still tight, with the final judgment yet to come.
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