Top-of-the-line elements of the IFBB Professional League is that it’s a real worldwide sport. Opponents from all over the world can face off and pose down to find out who the perfect is. There was lots of development in Germany in recent times due to Urs Kalecinski and Mike Sommerfeld. However, which man ought to be thought of “the person” of their residence nation? Depart it to Chris Cormier, Terrick El Guindy, and Tim Wilkins to chime in on the subject on Prime Time Muscle.
El Guindy shared that this rivalry actually kicked off at a 2021 present in Tijuana, Mexico, the place Sommerfeld acquired the perfect of “The Golden Bear.” That led followers and specialists to consider that the identical would occur at that yr’s Olympia, but it surely wasn’t the case.
“Urs Kalecinski impressed all people and acquired within the high 5. Mike Sommerfeld fell (to seventh). All Mike heard in Germany was how nice Urs was.”
Sommerfeld joined Kalecinski within the Olympia high 5 in 2022, and El Guindy feels the rivalry is much more actual now. Cormier shared that he’s spoken to each males, and he had type phrases for each champions.
“I believe probably the most upside is with Urs, however the maturity is with Mike, and he’s most likely just a little bit thicker,” stated “The Actual Deal.” Wilkins acknowledged Kalecinski’s social media following in addition to his fanbase’s presence when he competes onstage.
“When he was on the Olympia final yr, his recognition was proper up there with C-Bum (Chris Bumstead),” he advised El Guindy, who reminded the opposite hosts that their careers transcend the stage. Their influence on-line makes an enormous distinction of their careers as nicely. Sommerfeld’s posts with favorable comparisons to Kalecinski have been one other large part on this very actual rivalry.
“Clearly he was sending a message to Urs ‘hey, I’m higher than you.’”
The subsequent time we may see this rivalry play out in actual life is on the 2023 Basic Physique Olympia in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5. You will get tickets at www.mrolympia.com. It’s also possible to subscribe to Olympia TV’s YouTube channel to see this and all episodes of Prime Time Muscle each week. Don’t neglect to comply with @prime_time_muscle on Instagram as nicely.
