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The bodybuilding world witnessed the domination of Mass monsters on the Mr. Olympia stage after the Golden era of bodybuilding ended. Though Dorian Yates set the momentum for the Mass monster era, it was Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler’s period that brought glory to the mass monsters in the bodybuilding community.

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Now, the former Mr. Universe, Milos Sarcev, spoke about the onstage rivalry between The King and The Quadstomp. He appeared in the recent edition of the Cutler Cast and discussed ongoing trends in the sport with Jay Cutler.

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Milos Sarcev shares his thoughts on the sport in the 2000s

The bodybuilding fans are not unaware of the intense competition between the G.O.A.T Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler in the mid-2000s. The King’s domination on the stage of Mr. Olympia was evident with his eight Sandow trophies. The most fierce rival of Coleman was Cutler, who came second to him four times in Mr. Olympia before claiming his first Sandow trophy.

In 2006, the bodybuilding world witnessed the culmination of their onstage fight when Cutler won the Mr. Olympia title, breaking the eight-time winning streak of Ronnie Coleman. The King retired from the competitive scene after it, and Cutler went on to lift three more Sandow trophies. 

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While discussing Cutler and Coleman’s onstage performance and the events that unfolded, the elite bodybuilding coach Sarcev commented, “Let’s look at that back in those times there was a two-man show, it’s you and Ronnie,” while discussing with Jay Cutler. The IFBB Pro also took note of how the current bodybuilding scene varies. “Now it’s different, I mean in this Mr. Olympia, there’s five or six guys,” he said. The Quad Stomp once confessed his quest to defeat The King.

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Jay Cutler once revealed his desire to beat Ronnie Coleman

The 4x Mr. Olympia is often profoundly remembered as the guy who defeated the King by the fans. However, such a remarkable accomplishment came after his intense training regime during his prime. There were times when the Quad Stomp trained till his nose bled. 

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Confessing his thoughts during his prime, Cutler said, “My whole career was about beating the one guy.” The realization, however, happened after Coleman retired from the bodybuilding scene. Speaking about their onstage rivalry that has a special place in the bodybuilding history books, Cutler opined, “It won’t be repeated.

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Read More: “I Didn’t Beat the Best”: Despite Dethroning Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler Once Made an Honest Confession on His Mr. Olympia Win

It has been over a decade since Cutler and Coleman’s bodybuilding battle ended, but fans and elite members of the community still relish the memories. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below!

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Etha Bindu Rani is a Bodybuilding Writer at Essentially Sports. Her coverage of athletes like Chris Bumstead and Arnold Schwarzenegger has always garnered healthy traction. But as good as that has been, it cannot hold a candle to her columns on the long-term effects of pumping iron and the use of PEDs in the fitness industry. Her articles have been analytical and thorough, often provoking debates amidst the online fitness community. Despite having nearly 1000 articles under her belt, Bindu promises that her journey has only just begun.

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