Major props to Victor Martinez..

[SerbMarko]

With all the shit he has gone through this year, with his sister being murdered, coming back from knee surgery and still healing from last year, and all the other drama he has had to face.. the man continues his prep for this years Mr.O and gets a call out for the top 6. im not sure if he will get 5th or 6th but thats besides the point.. major props to Victor.. i have a new found respect for this man..

 

[tkD]

He will place ahead of Branch imo, huge respect for Victor, this man is a real champ!

 

[Flex]

He will place ahead of Branch imo, huge respect for Victor, this man is a real champ!

I don't think so. Looks like the judges preferred Branch.

 

[Natzo]

I don't think so. Looks like the judges preferred Branch.

yep Branch is going for 5th.

 

[dilatedmuscle]

branch can be in 3rd-5th

 

[SerbMarko]

few shots of vic and branch..

I think Branch's back is still way too soft and beyond repair, i mean the guy is diced, there is no way he can come in more shredded.. what will have to do to get that back just as tight?

 

[Beau]

Branch has that Dorian like condition right there....grainy and dry as hell. Looks unreal but his back is a weak point for sure. First thing i said when he walked out was wow from the front but just wait till he turns around. But crazy condition all around...he brought it

 

[Flex]

Branch looked like he was holding water in his back. I've seen it much harder than that in the past.

I didn't compare the two, but I still think Branch was better at the Arnold Classic this year.

 

[Ironslave]

Agreed with Flex... he can (and probably will) be a bit harder tonight... I think Branch is definitely 5th, possibly can beat Kai for 4th.

 

[Beau]

Ya his back is holding him back for sure....from the front he is insane

 

[Line]

This will work out well for Vic in the grand scheme of things. I see things panning out like this:

1. Be named #1 contender to Olympia crown
2. Lose controversial Olympia
3. Come in less than 100% for a few years
4. Come in at all time best
5. Olympia title

 

[Flex]

This will work out well for Vic in the grand scheme of things. I see things panning out like this:

1. Be named #1 contender to Olympia crown
2. Lose controversial Olympia
3. Come in less than 100% for a few years
4. Come in at all time best
5. Olympia title

/profit

 

[joligr]

Agreed with Flex... he can (and probably will) be a bit harder tonight... I think Branch is definitely 5th, possibly can beat Kai for 4th.

good joke... Kai could place second very close to Jay, it depends on his condition tonight

 

[tkD]

Agreed with Flex... he can (and probably will) be a bit harder tonight... I think Branch is definitely 5th, possibly can beat Kai for 4th.

That won't happen, even if I'd like to see it, as an ASC champ Kai has the top 4.

 

[Dave_XX12]

Very weird lightning in some of those Branch pics. It's not just the pictures, it was there also during the prejudging video.