{"id":11412,"date":"2023-03-08T18:31:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T19:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=11412"},"modified":"2023-03-08T20:05:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-08T20:05:40","slug":"jay-cutler-milos-sarcev-paint-samson-dauda-as-a-top-2023-mr-olympia-contender","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/jay-cutler-milos-sarcev-paint-samson-dauda-as-a-top-2023-mr-olympia-contender\/","title":{"rendered":"Jay Cutler, Milo\u0161 \u0160ar\u010dev Paint Samson Dauda as a Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Samson &#8220;The Nigerian Lion&#8221; Dauda&#8217;s win in the <a aria-label=\"2023 Arnold Classic (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/2023-arnold-classic-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218799\">2023 Arnold Classic<\/a> (AC) probably wasn&#8217;t shocking per se. He just wasn&#8217;t the athlete <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/nick-walker-2023-arnold-classic-reflection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218800\">some expected to stand on top of the podium<\/a>. Now, the new title notch in Dauda&#8217;s belt is rightfully drawing the attention of prominent bodybuilding commentators and analysts. The overall message is clear: Dauda&#8217;s AC victory has put him on the map. <\/p>\n<p>On Mar. 7, 2023, famed bodybuilding trainer <a aria-label=\"Milo\u0161 \u0160ar\u010dev (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"218801\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/mamdouh-big-ramy-elssbiay-potential-win-2023-arnold-classic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Milo\u0161 \u0160ar\u010dev<\/a> appeared on the <em>Cutler Cast<\/em> with Mr. Olympia icon <a aria-label=\"Jay Cutler (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"218802\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/eddie-hall-jay-cutler-back-workout-bodybuilding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Jay Cutler<\/a>. The pair recapped the events of the AC which occurred just days earlier, and, naturally, they discussed Dauda&#8217;s standout performance. \u0160ar\u010dev and Cutler would eventually conclude that Dauda should be considered <strong>one of the top contenders for the <a aria-label=\"2023 Mr. Olympia (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"218803\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/2023-mr-olympia-date-confirmed-orlando-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">2023 Mr. Olympia<\/a> title<\/strong> in early November. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/samson-dauda-jay-cutler-milos-sarcev-2023-mr-olympia-contender\/\"><img src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/lyteCache-7.php\" alt=\"YouTube Video\" \/><\/a><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-call-out-bm-icon\">\n<p><em><strong>More from Breaking Muscle:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"218804\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/front-foot-elevated-split-squat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Do the Front Foot Elevated Split Squat for Size, Strength, and Athleticism<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"218805\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/split-squat-vs-lunge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Split Squat vs. Lunge: Upgrade Your Single-Leg Training<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u0160ar\u010dev and Cutler could have chosen their words carefully. They could&#8217;ve treaded lightly around the potential Dauda presents. Instead, they gave the first-time AC winner a ringing Olympia endorsement. (Note: <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/2022-mr-olympia-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Dauda finished in sixth place (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218819\">Dauda finished in sixth place<\/a> at the 2022 iteration of the contest.)<\/p>\n<p>Why? They view Dauda as a well-rounded, elite competitor who can topple anyone, including reigning Olympia champion <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/hadi-choopan-ripped-physique-update-2023-mr-olympia\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Hadi Choopan (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218820\">Hadi Choopan<\/a> and runner-up <a aria-label=\"Derek Lunsford (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"218806\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/derek-lunsford-2023-offseason-leg-workout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">Derek Lunsford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>He\u2019s [Dauda] the best combination of everything,\u201d \u0160ar\u010dev said. \u201cCan he beat Hadi [Choopan] and Derek [Lunsford]? Yes. Would his <a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/how-to-burn-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218821\">conditioning<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"size (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"218808\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/how-to-build-muscle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">size<\/a> beat them at the [2023] Olympia? We\u2019d have to see them lined up next to each other.\u201c<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Cutler would echo this sentiment from \u0160ar\u010dev, explaining that he thinks Dauda is starting to piece together how to prepare for an elite performance on stage. The four-time Mr. Olympia (2006-2007, 2009-2010) related it to his own career experience and put it plainly. <\/p>\n<p>Dauda just has to refine small details moving forward.  <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cI think now you\u2019ve figured the formula and it\u2019s just working to get the skin a little thinner as you progress,\u201d Cutler said. \u201cIt\u2019s just routine now &#8230; you\u2019re in that &#8216;click&#8217; period and there\u2019s a certain click period that people go through. I experienced this in my late 20s &#8230; I feel that his [Dauda] peak is a little delayed because of the experience and you\u2019ve seen this crazy growth over the last year. But now, it\u2019s just refinement of the skin thinning down a little bit better. Nothing else. Everything will improve. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cph8gG3DSJu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Samson Dauda (@samson__dauda)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"is-layout-constrained wp-block-group is-style-call-out-bm-icon\">\n<p><em><strong>More from Breaking Muscle:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"218810\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/back-and-biceps-workouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">The Ultimate Back and Biceps Workout for Every Lifter<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li><em><strong><a data-lasso-id=\"218811\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/clean-and-jerk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\">How to Do the Clean &amp; Jerk for Total-Body Strength and Power<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>After winning the 2023 AC, Dauda would write in an Instagram post that &#8220;it&#8217;s a dream come true.&#8221; There&#8217;s no telling what sorts of emotions would run through the competitor were he to win his first Olympia title in the same year. Though, if Cutler and \u0160ar\u010dev are correct in their evaluation, a second bigger dream might be fulfilled for Dauda on November 3-5, 2023, in Orlando, FL. <\/p>\n<h2 id=\"more-bodybuilding-content\">More Bodybuilding Content:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/andrew-jacked-2023-arnold-classic-reflection-third-place\/\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218812\">Andrew Jacked Says He \u201cDeserved\u201d His Third-Place Finish at 2023 Arnold Classic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/kamal-elgargni-2023-masters-olympia-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Kamal Elgargni Keeps 2023 Masters Olympia In Play During Ambitious Year (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218813\">Kamal Elgargni Keeps 2023 Masters Olympia In Play During Ambitious Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/phil-heath-jacked-training-physique\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Looks Jacked in New Training Video (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"ek-link\" data-lasso-id=\"218814\">7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath Looks Jacked in New Training Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Featured image: @samson__dauda on Instagram<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\/samson-dauda-jay-cutler-milos-sarcev-2023-mr-olympia-contender\/\">Jay Cutler, Milo\u0161 \u0160ar\u010dev Paint Samson Dauda as a Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contender<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/breakingmuscle.com\">Breaking Muscle<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samson \u201cThe Nigerian Lion\u201d Dauda\u2019s win in the 2023 Arnold Classic (AC) probably wasn\u2019t shocking per se. He just wasn\u2019t the athlete some expected to stand on top of the podium. Now, the new title notch in Dauda\u2019s belt is rightfully drawing the attention of prominent bodybuilding commentators and analysts. The overall message is clear: Dauda\u2019s AC victory&#8230;<br \/>\nThe post Jay Cutler, Milo\u0161 \u0160ar\u010dev Paint Samson Dauda as a Top 2023 Mr. Olympia Contender appeared first on Breaking Muscle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11414,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[20,1,21,22,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11412"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11412"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11415,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11412\/revisions\/11415"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11414"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}