By rikififi90 
Ramon Dino, one of Brazil’s biggest names in bodybuilding, continues his relentless pursuit of the top spot in the Classic Physique category, but the spotlight also shines on his coach, Chris Aceto. The American, who has guided Dino since his professional debut at the Mr. Olympia, is experiencing a moment of redemption after facing heavy criticism in 2024 and now stands on the brink of making history in 2025. With three heavyweight athletes under his wing in the sport’s most prestigious categories, Aceto could achieve an unprecedented feat: winning the Open Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique titles in a single edition of the world’s premier bodybuilding championship. Derek Lunsford’s recent victory at the Arnold Classic Ohio has reignited expectations around the coach, whose resume already boasts legends like Jay Cutler and Shawn Rhoden.
The partnership between Aceto and Dino began in 2021, when the Brazilian first stepped onto the international stage. Since then, the coach has been a cornerstone of the Acre native’s career, leading him to runner-up finishes in the Classic Physique in 2022 and 2023, trailing only Canada’s Chris Bumstead. Despite this success, 2024 brought challenges: Dino placed fourth at the Mr. Olympia, hampered by excessive sweating on stage, sparking questions about Aceto’s preparation methods. Nevertheless, the Brazilian chose to keep the American on his team, now alongside Fabrício Pacholok, while Aceto broadens his scope with other standout athletes.
Derek Lunsford, the current Mr. Olympia titleholder in two different divisions (212 in 2021 and Open in 2023), is Aceto’s latest protégé. His win at the Arnold Classic Ohio on March 1, 2025, over Samson Dauda, the reigning Open champion, proved the coach remains a force in the competitive scene. Another athlete under Aceto’s guidance is Ali Bilal, the 2024 Men’s Physique runner-up, who also triumphed at the Arnold Classic. These results position the coach favorably for the Mr. Olympia 2025, set for October in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to Derek Lunsford on winning the Arnold Classic! Hard work pays off ! Congratulations to Chris Aceto as well ! pic.twitter.com/kw8VzP7p8g
— Trainer Tim (@teamawesomebody) March 2, 2025
Chris Aceto: from criticism to potential redemption in bodybuilding
Following the Mr. Olympia 2024, Chris Aceto faced a barrage of criticism from Brazilian fans. Ramon Dino, a favorite to dethrone Chris Bumstead, saw his performance undermined by a subpar finish, marked by excessive sweat that “melted” his tan during poses. The Brazilian bodybuilding community pointed to flaws in his preparation, and Aceto, with over 30 years of experience, became the primary target. The coach, who led Jay Cutler to four Mr. Olympia titles between 2006 and 2010, initially stayed silent but seized the moment after Lunsford’s Arnold Classic win to jab at his detractors with a sarcastic Instagram comment: “Now Brazil likes me again.”
Despite the turbulence, Ramon Dino opted to retain Aceto on his technical team, now sharing duties with Fabrício Pacholok, a Brazilian coach who also worked with Lunsford on his recent victory. The decision reflects Dino’s trust in Aceto’s track record, which includes guiding Shawn Rhoden to the Open title in 2018 and Eduardo Correa to second place in the 212 division in 2014. The collaboration with Pacholok has breathed new life into Dino’s preparation, evident in his win at the Mr. Olympia Brazil in October 2024, securing his spot for the 2025 world event.
Lunsford’s success at the Arnold Classic Ohio not only quieted some critics but also bolstered Aceto’s reputation as one of the sport’s most versatile coaches. With Ali Bilal of Afghanistan joining the roster in February 2025, Aceto now oversees athletes in three distinct categories. Bilal, who took second in Men’s Physique at the last Mr. Olympia, is a strong contender for the title after his Arnold Classic win, heightening expectations for the trio’s performance under Aceto’s leadership in the coming year.
Ramon Dino and the road to a world title
Determined to overcome the setbacks of 2024, Ramon Dino is ramping up his preparation for the Mr. Olympia 2025. The Brazilian, hailing from Rio Branco in Acre, finished fourth in the Classic Physique at the last world event, a result deemed disappointing given his prior runner-up finishes. Issues with onstage sweating and less-than-ideal muscle definition kept him off the podium, but his resolve remained unshaken. Just one week after the Las Vegas event, Dino returned to the stage at the Mr. Olympia Brazil in São Paulo and claimed the category title, showcasing resilience and swift adjustments to his presentation.
The victory on home soil brought relief to fans and signaled progress in his collaboration with his coaching team. With Chris Bumstead, the six-time Classic Physique champion, retiring after the 2024 Mr. Olympia, the category is now wide open, and Dino emerges as a top contender. His main rivals include Germany’s Mike Sommerfeld, the 2024 runner-up, and Urs Kalecinski, who placed third that year. A blend of international experience and refined preparation could be the edge Dino needs to claim the coveted world title.
Beyond the Classic Physique, the Mr. Olympia 2025 promises fierce battles across other divisions. In Open Bodybuilding, Derek Lunsford will face off against Samson Dauda, who made history in 2024 by winning the main division, and Hadi Choopan, the 2022 champion. In Men’s Physique, Ali Bilal will challenge Ryan Terry, the back-to-back winner in 2023 and 2024. For Aceto, the task will be to synchronize the preparation of three elite athletes, each with unique demands, in an event that awards roughly $1.57 million in prize money, equivalent to R$8.8 million at current exchange rates.
Aceto’s career: a legacy spanning over three decades
Boasting more than 30 years in bodybuilding, Chris Aceto has built a robust career as both a competitor and a coach. Before gaining fame behind the scenes, the American took to the stage as a teenager at 15, but it was in coaching others that he found his true calling. His journey gained traction in the 1990s when he began working with athletes at Gold’s Gym, one of the sport’s most iconic venues. The author of two books on bodybuilding and nutrition, Aceto brings a wealth of knowledge that extends beyond technique, encompassing strategies for presentation and physical conditioning.
Among the names that define his legacy are Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, and Shawn Rhoden, who ended Phil Heath’s reign in 2018. In Brazil, beyond Ramon Dino, Aceto has worked with Eduardo Correa and Rafael Brandão, the latter finishing eighth in the Open in 2024. His versatility shines through in his ability to tailor methods to different categories, as seen in his current focus on Lunsford, Dino, and Bilal. Should he secure all three titles in 2025, Aceto would become the first coach to achieve this trifecta in a single Mr. Olympia edition.
Aceto’s influence also extends to the next generation of athletes. His partnership with Fabrício Pacholok, for instance, merges international expertise with Brazil’s rising bodybuilding talent, yielding results like Lunsford’s Arnold Classic win. For 2025, the expectation is that Aceto will further hone his techniques, particularly after the lessons learned from Dino’s challenges at the last world event.
Mr. Olympia 2025 schedule: what to expect
Preparations for the Mr. Olympia 2025 are already underway, with Ramon Dino, Derek Lunsford, and Ali Bilal intensifying their training under Chris Aceto’s guidance. The event, marking its 61st edition, is slated for October 9–12 in Las Vegas, USA, at the Resorts World Theatre and Las Vegas Convention Center. Here are the key dates to watch:
- October 9: Press conference and athlete meet-and-greet.
- October 10: Pre-judging for categories, including Classic Physique and Open Bodybuilding.
- October 11: Finals for Open Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and other divisions.
- October 12: Classic Physique finals and crowning of champions.
The championship will bring together over 300 athletes from various countries, competing across 11 categories, with Aceto’s pupils leading the charge. The total prize pool is expected to hold steady at $1.57 million, with the Open winner pocketing around $400,000, while the Classic Physique purse could rise to $100,000, as hinted by Chris Bumstead post-retirement.
Numbers and facts about Aceto’s trio
Impressive stats surround the three athletes who could propel Chris Aceto to the pinnacle of bodybuilding in 2025. Derek Lunsford, standing at 5’6”, has hit a competitive weight of 242 pounds in the Open, while Ramon Dino, at 5’11”, stays within the Classic Physique’s 227-pound limit. Ali Bilal, meanwhile, competes in Men’s Physique with a sculpted physique prioritizing symmetry and aesthetics, free of a specific weight cap.
Here are some standout facts about the trio:
- Derek Lunsford is the only athlete in history to win Mr. Olympia in two divisions (212 and Open).
- Ramon Dino claimed the Mr. Olympia Brazil title just one week after his fourth-place finish in Las Vegas in 2024.
- Ali Bilal, the 2024 world runner-up, kicked off his partnership with Aceto with an Arnold Classic victory.
These accomplishments underscore the group’s potential to dominate the Mr. Olympia 2025, cementing Aceto’s legacy in the sport.
Ongoing preparation: fine-tuning for success
Aiming for the next Mr. Olympia, Ramon Dino traveled to the United States in January 2025 for an intensive training stint with Derek Lunsford, sharpening his skills alongside Aceto and Pacholok. The Brazilian is focused on correcting the mistakes of 2024, such as fluid retention issues that marred his onstage performance. Aceto’s experience across categories will be key in refining Dino’s conditioning, while Lunsford works to maintain his Open dominance after the Arnold Classic triumph.
Ali Bilal, meanwhile, is honing his aesthetics to outshine Ryan Terry in Men’s Physique. The coach is banking on a tailored approach, balancing diet, training, and presentation strategies for each athlete. This fusion of raw talent and technical expertise could be the deciding factor that lands the trio on the podium in October, marking a historic chapter for global bodybuilding and Chris Aceto’s enduring legacy.
Ramon Dino, one of Brazil’s biggest names in bodybuilding, continues his relentless pursuit of the top spot in the Classic Physique category, but the spotlight also shines on his coach, Chris Aceto. The American, who has guided Dino since his professional debut at the Mr. Olympia, is experiencing a moment of redemption after facing heavy criticism in 2024 and now stands on the brink of making history in 2025. With three heavyweight athletes under his wing in the sport’s most prestigious categories, Aceto could achieve an unprecedented feat: winning the Open Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, and Men’s Physique titles in a single edition of the world’s premier bodybuilding championship. Derek Lunsford’s recent victory at the Arnold Classic Ohio has reignited expectations around the coach, whose resume already boasts legends like Jay Cutler and Shawn Rhoden.
The partnership between Aceto and Dino began in 2021, when the Brazilian first stepped onto the international stage. Since then, the coach has been a cornerstone of the Acre native’s career, leading him to runner-up finishes in the Classic Physique in 2022 and 2023, trailing only Canada’s Chris Bumstead. Despite this success, 2024 brought challenges: Dino placed fourth at the Mr. Olympia, hampered by excessive sweating on stage, sparking questions about Aceto’s preparation methods. Nevertheless, the Brazilian chose to keep the American on his team, now alongside Fabrício Pacholok, while Aceto broadens his scope with other standout athletes.
Derek Lunsford, the current Mr. Olympia titleholder in two different divisions (212 in 2021 and Open in 2023), is Aceto’s latest protégé. His win at the Arnold Classic Ohio on March 1, 2025, over Samson Dauda, the reigning Open champion, proved the coach remains a force in the competitive scene. Another athlete under Aceto’s guidance is Ali Bilal, the 2024 Men’s Physique runner-up, who also triumphed at the Arnold Classic. These results position the coach favorably for the Mr. Olympia 2025, set for October in Las Vegas.
Congratulations to Derek Lunsford on winning the Arnold Classic! Hard work pays off ! Congratulations to Chris Aceto as well ! pic.twitter.com/kw8VzP7p8g
— Trainer Tim (@teamawesomebody) March 2, 2025
Chris Aceto: from criticism to potential redemption in bodybuilding
Following the Mr. Olympia 2024, Chris Aceto faced a barrage of criticism from Brazilian fans. Ramon Dino, a favorite to dethrone Chris Bumstead, saw his performance undermined by a subpar finish, marked by excessive sweat that “melted” his tan during poses. The Brazilian bodybuilding community pointed to flaws in his preparation, and Aceto, with over 30 years of experience, became the primary target. The coach, who led Jay Cutler to four Mr. Olympia titles between 2006 and 2010, initially stayed silent but seized the moment after Lunsford’s Arnold Classic win to jab at his detractors with a sarcastic Instagram comment: “Now Brazil likes me again.”
Despite the turbulence, Ramon Dino opted to retain Aceto on his technical team, now sharing duties with Fabrício Pacholok, a Brazilian coach who also worked with Lunsford on his recent victory. The decision reflects Dino’s trust in Aceto’s track record, which includes guiding Shawn Rhoden to the Open title in 2018 and Eduardo Correa to second place in the 212 division in 2014. The collaboration with Pacholok has breathed new life into Dino’s preparation, evident in his win at the Mr. Olympia Brazil in October 2024, securing his spot for the 2025 world event.
Lunsford’s success at the Arnold Classic Ohio not only quieted some critics but also bolstered Aceto’s reputation as one of the sport’s most versatile coaches. With Ali Bilal of Afghanistan joining the roster in February 2025, Aceto now oversees athletes in three distinct categories. Bilal, who took second in Men’s Physique at the last Mr. Olympia, is a strong contender for the title after his Arnold Classic win, heightening expectations for the trio’s performance under Aceto’s leadership in the coming year.
Ramon Dino and the road to a world title
Determined to overcome the setbacks of 2024, Ramon Dino is ramping up his preparation for the Mr. Olympia 2025. The Brazilian, hailing from Rio Branco in Acre, finished fourth in the Classic Physique at the last world event, a result deemed disappointing given his prior runner-up finishes. Issues with onstage sweating and less-than-ideal muscle definition kept him off the podium, but his resolve remained unshaken. Just one week after the Las Vegas event, Dino returned to the stage at the Mr. Olympia Brazil in São Paulo and claimed the category title, showcasing resilience and swift adjustments to his presentation.
The victory on home soil brought relief to fans and signaled progress in his collaboration with his coaching team. With Chris Bumstead, the six-time Classic Physique champion, retiring after the 2024 Mr. Olympia, the category is now wide open, and Dino emerges as a top contender. His main rivals include Germany’s Mike Sommerfeld, the 2024 runner-up, and Urs Kalecinski, who placed third that year. A blend of international experience and refined preparation could be the edge Dino needs to claim the coveted world title.
Beyond the Classic Physique, the Mr. Olympia 2025 promises fierce battles across other divisions. In Open Bodybuilding, Derek Lunsford will face off against Samson Dauda, who made history in 2024 by winning the main division, and Hadi Choopan, the 2022 champion. In Men’s Physique, Ali Bilal will challenge Ryan Terry, the back-to-back winner in 2023 and 2024. For Aceto, the task will be to synchronize the preparation of three elite athletes, each with unique demands, in an event that awards roughly $1.57 million in prize money, equivalent to R$8.8 million at current exchange rates.
Aceto’s career: a legacy spanning over three decades
Boasting more than 30 years in bodybuilding, Chris Aceto has built a robust career as both a competitor and a coach. Before gaining fame behind the scenes, the American took to the stage as a teenager at 15, but it was in coaching others that he found his true calling. His journey gained traction in the 1990s when he began working with athletes at Gold’s Gym, one of the sport’s most iconic venues. The author of two books on bodybuilding and nutrition, Aceto brings a wealth of knowledge that extends beyond technique, encompassing strategies for presentation and physical conditioning.
Among the names that define his legacy are Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia winner, and Shawn Rhoden, who ended Phil Heath’s reign in 2018. In Brazil, beyond Ramon Dino, Aceto has worked with Eduardo Correa and Rafael Brandão, the latter finishing eighth in the Open in 2024. His versatility shines through in his ability to tailor methods to different categories, as seen in his current focus on Lunsford, Dino, and Bilal. Should he secure all three titles in 2025, Aceto would become the first coach to achieve this trifecta in a single Mr. Olympia edition.
Aceto’s influence also extends to the next generation of athletes. His partnership with Fabrício Pacholok, for instance, merges international expertise with Brazil’s rising bodybuilding talent, yielding results like Lunsford’s Arnold Classic win. For 2025, the expectation is that Aceto will further hone his techniques, particularly after the lessons learned from Dino’s challenges at the last world event.
Mr. Olympia 2025 schedule: what to expect
Preparations for the Mr. Olympia 2025 are already underway, with Ramon Dino, Derek Lunsford, and Ali Bilal intensifying their training under Chris Aceto’s guidance. The event, marking its 61st edition, is slated for October 9–12 in Las Vegas, USA, at the Resorts World Theatre and Las Vegas Convention Center. Here are the key dates to watch:
- October 9: Press conference and athlete meet-and-greet.
- October 10: Pre-judging for categories, including Classic Physique and Open Bodybuilding.
- October 11: Finals for Open Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and other divisions.
- October 12: Classic Physique finals and crowning of champions.
The championship will bring together over 300 athletes from various countries, competing across 11 categories, with Aceto’s pupils leading the charge. The total prize pool is expected to hold steady at $1.57 million, with the Open winner pocketing around $400,000, while the Classic Physique purse could rise to $100,000, as hinted by Chris Bumstead post-retirement.
Numbers and facts about Aceto’s trio
Impressive stats surround the three athletes who could propel Chris Aceto to the pinnacle of bodybuilding in 2025. Derek Lunsford, standing at 5’6”, has hit a competitive weight of 242 pounds in the Open, while Ramon Dino, at 5’11”, stays within the Classic Physique’s 227-pound limit. Ali Bilal, meanwhile, competes in Men’s Physique with a sculpted physique prioritizing symmetry and aesthetics, free of a specific weight cap.
Here are some standout facts about the trio:
- Derek Lunsford is the only athlete in history to win Mr. Olympia in two divisions (212 and Open).
- Ramon Dino claimed the Mr. Olympia Brazil title just one week after his fourth-place finish in Las Vegas in 2024.
- Ali Bilal, the 2024 world runner-up, kicked off his partnership with Aceto with an Arnold Classic victory.
These accomplishments underscore the group’s potential to dominate the Mr. Olympia 2025, cementing Aceto’s legacy in the sport.
Ongoing preparation: fine-tuning for success
Aiming for the next Mr. Olympia, Ramon Dino traveled to the United States in January 2025 for an intensive training stint with Derek Lunsford, sharpening his skills alongside Aceto and Pacholok. The Brazilian is focused on correcting the mistakes of 2024, such as fluid retention issues that marred his onstage performance. Aceto’s experience across categories will be key in refining Dino’s conditioning, while Lunsford works to maintain his Open dominance after the Arnold Classic triumph.
Ali Bilal, meanwhile, is honing his aesthetics to outshine Ryan Terry in Men’s Physique. The coach is banking on a tailored approach, balancing diet, training, and presentation strategies for each athlete. This fusion of raw talent and technical expertise could be the deciding factor that lands the trio on the podium in October, marking a historic chapter for global bodybuilding and Chris Aceto’s enduring legacy.
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