Musclemania® America Pro Champion Perry Hoskin may have only 3 shows to his credit in less than 4 months, but the 5’10″, 185 lbs., Texas entrepreneur has knocked off all the top competition. “I like to win!,” he asserts. “To me, I did not get into training and bodybuilding for fun. I have always got to the driven. Otherwise, I get stale and bored.” Perry says he’s training for his next match at MM Universe in Miami / Ft. Lauderdale in June. “I want to bring a new physique to the stage and am training every day and dieting for it already.”
Musclemania® America Physique Top 5 Finalist Osei Bonsu barreled into the show with the energy of a first timer. The 6′, 185 lbs., 28 year old US Navy sailor got hooked in the gym from his dad who he calls a “Gym Rat Father.” Osei is working on his bachelors degree but that will on a temporary hold as he’s being deployed in a couple of weeks.
Donte Franklin stepped on to the contest stage last season for the first time and won the Musclemania Mid America HW Championships. But even with victory trophy on his mantel, the 6′, 210 lbs., 22 year old car salesman knew he had to work to do. “I never thought about competing, but everyone at the gym kept tell me to try it,” Donte explains. “I knew my physique was different, but after the show I realized just how incomplete it was. So, for the past 8 months, I have been working on the hams, calves and lats.” Despite his massive size, Donte swore he would not compete until his symmetry was show ready. And, has that decision been made yet? “I’ll make my mind up soon,” he says.
As the reigning Musclemania® America Teenage Champion, Brandon Flihan says he’s learning more about his body, training and nutrition everyday. “I am training and dieting with a lot more knowledge under my belt this year,” he explains. “Over the past month, I have was 210 pounds, and now I dropped down to about 195. I’ve realized that it’s just unnecessary to carry all that extra fat and water weight around. I got a much better look now, so I am staying on this plan.” Brandon says he is training for MM America in Las Vegas, but wants to move up into the Open Class.
Looking insane at 230 lbs., Musclemania® Pro Simeon Panda appears contest ready with a month to go. He says, "Good chest workout today. I am looking forward to my finger being 100% soon and excited about the next few weeks leading up to the Musclemania® Championships in Las Vegas. I can't wait to get even more shredded."
Musclemania® Pro and natural legend Ulisses says he's already beyond ready for MM World Pro in Las Vegas next month. At 5'10", he still hanging at 205 lbs., ripped and ready. "I kept my diet clean all year and cardio nearly everyday," Ulisses says. "So, I was able to eat nearly as much as I wanted. I am going to be so thick for this show and leaner than ever. Nothing's left to chance." Ulisses will face the biggest MM Pro line-up ever, so he's got to have his game down. MM will broadcast LIVE from Las Vegas on Saturday, November 23, 7 PM ET, 4 PM PT.
It is common opinion that Musclemania® Pro Ty Ogedegbe won MM Universe in June because of his condition. And, the 5'8", 200 lbs., London based trainer hasn't forgotten it. With two weeks before MM World in Las Vegas, Ty is already contest ready as seen in this lat spread shot taken last weekend. He says, "The gym is my jungle and I'm putting in work like a Lion! I'm paying extra focus on each and every angle of whatever muscle group I'm working on. Always pay attention to detail. I feel this is what separates your physique from everybody else."
He nearly won the '12 MM World Pro Champs and Antony Bessala says in two weeks he'll be back in Las Vegas for the kill! The 6'1", 215 lbs., French trainer is fuller, thicker and just as lean as last year. "I just stayed tight all season and worked on my weaknesses," explains Antony. Always the underdog, he brings to the stage a complete physique which catches the judges attention and easily overshadows most of the other taller bodybuilders in his height class.
Canadian natural star Samuel Dixon was looking impressive last week after a workout.. The 6'1", 220 lbs. MM Pro is aiming for MM World in Las Vegas where he promises to bring a whole new physique to the stage. "I got my game down for this show," Sam explains. "I'm on a new diet and focused on my arms and lats."
