The 2025 Olympia Men’s 212 Prejudging kicked off Friday morning, October 9–12, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The division took the stage first, giving judges and fans an in-depth look at how the competition might unfold. Reigning two-time champion Keone Pearson entered as the heavy favorite, aiming for a historic third consecutive title.

Meanwhile, anticipation surged when former 212 Olympia champion Shaun Clarida returned after back-to-back runner-up finishes. Both athletes have hinted at moving to Men’s Open, but for now, the 212 crown remains their battleground. Their rivalry immediately dominated the stage, setting the tone for the division.

Now, our team at Colosseum Strength breaks down the action. From the very first callout, it was clear that several athletes were ready to contend, but the top four—Pearson, Clarida, Lucas Garcia, and Nihat Kaya—quickly began to separate from the rest of the field.

2025 Olympia Men’s 212 Prejudging Report & Analysis

All eyes were on the center of the stage. Pearson and Clarida immediately occupied the middle spots during the first callout, signaling a classic head-to-head battle. Meanwhile, Kerrith Bajjo, Courage Opara, Lucas Garcia, and Nihat Kaya joined, rounding out a loaded opening round.

Moreover, Pearson’s flow and symmetry impressed the judges, while Clarida countered with dense, mature muscle and crisp lines. Every pose exchange drew cheers from the audience, highlighting the intensity of this rivalry.

By the end of the first callout, it was clear that the Men’s 212 battle would once again be defined by Pearson and Clarida.

As callouts progressed, the middle-tier athletes made their presence known. The second callout featured Jose Maria Bueriberi, Luiz Esteves, and Vitor Alves De Oliveira, who showed clean conditioning and crisp posing. Each sought to push into the top ranks.

Additionally, Marco Ruz and Francisco Barrios Vilk impressed the judges with improved separation and stage presentation. Their performances highlighted the division’s depth and overall competitiveness.

Still, Pearson and Clarida dominated the narrative. Their battle kept fans engaged and set the bar for the finals, showing why they remain the division’s top contenders.

Final Callouts and Early Predictions

Finally, the fourth callout featured the presumed top four—Shaun Clarida, Keone Pearson, Lucas Garcia, and Nihat Kaya. The judges ran them through mandatory poses, testing conditioning, detail, and stage presence.

Meanwhile, Pearson’s balance and symmetry gave him a slight edge, though Clarida’s dense muscle and experience kept him very much in contention. Garcia and Kaya remained in strong positions, rounding out a competitive top group.

Therefore, all eyes now turn to Friday night’s finals, where the Men’s 212 title could once again come down to the smallest of margins.

Men’s 212 Olympia Prejudging Callout

First Callout

Second Callout

Third Callout

Fourth Callout (Top 4)

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Overview

The Men’s 212 prejudging delivered precision, intensity, and one of the most compelling rivalries of the weekend. Pearson and Clarida once again set the standard, while Garcia and Kaya showed they can challenge for top positions. As the 2025 Olympia finals approach, all eyes will be on this elite group to see if Pearson can secure a three-peat or if Clarida reclaims the crown he once held.

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