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The rivalry between Chris Bumstead and Ramon Dino is regarded as one of the most intense rivalries in the bodybuilding world. The 5-time Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion and the Arnold Classic winner have been ranked among the top two Classic Physique athletes of all time and around the world. The two are rivals but also have a fun time together in the gym while indulging in friendly banter.

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Recently Chris Bumstead talked about his interaction with Ramon Dino and how both of them have a different physique when it comes to bulking and cutting.

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Chris Bumstead compliments Dino

In the YouTube video, the Mr. Olympia winner spoke about his leg day and also narrated how he met with Ramon Dino in Brazil and they had a friendly conversation. Bumstead said, “My legs are f***ing toast right now, for some reason my traps hurt like a biatch as well, this last week I was in Brazil for like six days.”

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He explained the conversation about their eating habits while they were on a break. He said, “I was just telling him I also took two months off training as well and it’s hilarious, he was saying he can’t eat too much and he needs to relax cuz he gets too big and he is not gonna fu*** and he is going to be an open bodybuilder.”

He also explained, “The guy took two months off and grew since the Olympia which is like he’s huge massive. I took two months off and just shrank and lost all my fu** strength.” So Bumstead was stunned by his prowess. His hilarious banter does not end here with his rival though.

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Chris Bumstead makes people laugh out loud

He previously uploaded an Instagram post on his official account where he shared a picture with Ramon Dino and their workout. On the Instagram story, he mocked Dino and wrote, “@ramondinopro looking like the villain about to tie you to some train tracks with an oncoming train”. 

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This was funny because Bumstead was not wrong when he said that Dino looks like a guy from the 80s movie. Bumstead has spent some time in Brazil and took a day to train with Dino and even took a picture with him.

The rivalry between the duo is unmatched and their friendship is even better. What do you think?

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Tanushree Bhowmick is a Senior Olympic Sports Writer at EssentiallySports with over five years of experience in sports and lifestyle journalism. Having covered UFC and MMA extensively, she now brings that lens to Olympic wrestling—highlighting how traditional combat disciplines echo through modern fighting. With a keen eye for technique and storytelling, her work explores how champions are shaped across both worlds.

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