Lifetime natural Khalid Butt who trains in his own gym in central Pakistan lives bodybuilding. The 5'10", 200 lbs., 28 year old husband and father of two says he dreams of the day when he can compete in Musclemania®. "I have trained so hard for many years and always natural. I just want to go to America and compete in MM." If Khalid can get his US visa, he will compete at MM World in Las Vegas.
Back from a full year absence from the stage, MM ProDavid Lovelace is looking thicker than ever as he prepares for MM Universe. The 32 year old PT, won the '09 MM Universe Pro Division and beating out Jeff Beckham and other top competitors. But at 5'10", 195 lbs., it may be a different result in Miami this time with Morris Mendez on stage along with superheavies like Musclemania Pro Griffin Datcher III and a conditioned Jeff Beckham.
Big Griffin Datcher is hammer the weights preparing his 6'3", 250 lbs. physique to the stage. Here's his latest update: "I've got one question for all you Musclemaniacs out there, "Are you ready!" I am still training for the Universe, putting the final pieces together for my debut as a MM Pro. My weight has dropped a little but I should still be able to make the heavyweight mark at weigh in. I have cut my calories down from 6,000 to 3,000 and I have an occasional cheat snack about 4 times a week. I try to fit in 2 days of between 6,000 and 10,000 calories so I don't get to hungry and bite someones arm off. I look forward to getting on stage with some of the legends of natural bodybuilding and the newcomers such as myself. I know it will be like one big family reunion and can't wait. Until then, PUSH IT TO THE LIMIT!" You can see Big Griffin in action LIVE from Miami at www.musclemania.tv. This is a FREE broadcast, so plan to spend June 15-16 watching over 400 competitors from around the world.
Sports model and MM Pro Rico Elbaz continues his preparation for MM Universe. The personal trainer, martial artist and performer says his condition is the best ever and at 5'10", still holding 205 lbs. "I followed a strict diet all season - not more of the up and down diet," says Rico. "This has worked so much better for my body." Watch Rico and all of the natural bodybuilders competing on June 14-15 in Miami at www.musclemania.tv.
Texas natural star Ezra Dew brought down the house at MM Lone Star in Galveston! The 27 year old former US Marine and US Embassy guard swooped upon the stage escorted by 6 beautiful Texas belles and gave an amazing bodybuilding posing routine. At 5'9", 185 lbs., Izra's creative performance surely won over the judges and convinced him to compete at MM Universe in Miami in two weeks. Hopefully that means he'll be packing the Texas belles, too.
Team Power Muscle Cyprus will be competing at Musclemania, Figure and Model Universe in Miami. The 100% natural squad has been dedicated to the competition since January training together and helping one another with the nutrition, diet and general preparation. Representing Cyprus will be MM Pro Stavros Christodoulou (back, center) and Jaqueline Averkiou, Christofer Panagi and Melanie Poyiadji. Stavros is the '11 MM World HW Champion and will make his MM Pro debut in two weeks. If you're not in Miami, watch all of the exciting competition LIVE action, June 15-16 at www.musclemania.tv.
James Smith of Louisiana says he's still preparing for competition . . . he just doesn't know yet which one, yet. At 5'10", 210 lbs., 27 year old river barge hand competed in '11 MM Texas, he first competition. But, he says, "I want to win next time - no 2nd Place." James has only gained 20 lbs. of off-season weight since the contest in October, but his condition is getting leaner while developing lean muscle.
