UKBFF Finals 2009 - LIVE report play by play - 17th-18th October

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• Live report - as it happens for both days, play by play
• Photos (thanks to UKBFF photographer, Eric Guy)
• Competitor Lists
• Interviews
• Discussions
• Results

With the offical approval of the UKBFF, MuscleTalk is able to bring you LIVE, play by play updates with reports of the 2009 UKBFF Finals as it happens!

UKBFF British Championships
17^th-18^th October 2009
Royal Centre, Nottingham
Tickets available here


Play by play report by MT member Incredible Bulk live from the Royal Centre
with interviews and updates by James Collier and Hazel Adames



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Any chance of some info on the biggest contenders for the pro card this year?   Daz obviously, but I'm not sure past that.

fantastic idea, and great for MT.

i would be logged on for sure to see what was happening, but im going to be there watching so no need!

ill be there also,

but i love these threads when i cant attend - hate sitting waiting all day for results to come in from a show.

great idea.

cant wait!!!

my picks are shaun travenier in the light heavies, dean leisak in o 90's, havent seen my good mate PRL in a couple of years so no idea if he's a contender but will be cheering for him anyway!!!!

got to be xyleese burford or jeannie ellam in the ladies.....bodyfitness is going to be WIDE open as its soooo subjective and so many great figures up there!

everyone will be wanting to know if zak khan comes in in condition- the million dollar question

bobby khan is being talked about for the classic win but my moneys on the dark horse KAMI 'CLASSIC' KALSI!!!!!

Whoohooo, this sounds like a fantastic idea and I'm sure it will be much more professionally done than others who've tried similar and not even on a live feed basis, nor with as much detail 

Is it going to be purely on the actual show or are you doing some warm ups talking to people before the show?

gymbabeliz


cant wait!!!

my picks are shaun travenier in the light heavies, dean leisak in o 90's, havent seen my good mate PRL in a couple of years so no idea if he's a contender but will be cheering for him anyway!!!!

got to be xyleese burford or jeannie ellam in the ladies.....bodyfitness is going to be WIDE open as its soooo subjective and so many great figures up there!

everyone will be wanting to know if zak khan comes in in condition- the million dollar question

bobby khan is being talked about for the classic win but my moneys on the dark horse KAMI 'CLASSIC' KALSI!!!!!

zack is indeed the million dollar question!
 
jeannie looked amazing at leeds, really nice woman as well, very friendly when i said hello and talked to her

kitty


Whoohooo, this sounds like a fantastic idea and I'm sure it will be much more professionally done than others who've tried similar and not even on a live feed basis, nor with as much detail 

Is it going to be purely on the actual show or are you doing some warm ups talking to people before the show?

Yes, we've gone down all the proper routes and the UKBFF are supportive of this.

We're reporting on the show on both days, and we're also going to have some interviews Friday and Saturday night, as we can get them.  Maybe some before too.

I'd just like to thank James and the MT crew for giving me this opportunity.

Initially i had planned to attend my girlfriends cousin's wedding which fell on the same Saturday but chances like this do not come around this often (and thankfully she understands my passion for bodybuilding!).

This year's UKBFF finals has so much depth to the classes with regards to contention for the one pro card that is handed out every year.

This is the Olympia of the UK, every bodybuilder male or female, fitness or physique have worked hard to qualify for this years main event and no doubt everyone of them has cranked up their training and diet to win their respective classes.

MT has made strong moves to promote and raise the profiles of amateur bodybuilders, fitness/physique and also UK bodybuilding as a whole with this website, the BodyPower Expo and now live contest coverage.

6 days to go

does anybody know if nathan deasha is compting at this event?

cheers

Hi James,
     That will be great mate, As i dont think iam going to be here. At least i will be able to keep up dated with Team MT and my Blackberry..........

This is great stuff.  I am hoping to go on sunday but i wil be tuned in here on saturday to read this.

Any chance of some info on the biggest contenders for the pro card this year?   Daz obviously, but I'm not sure past that.

There are a few
Daz ball is one of the favorites as is Zack Khan for the superheavies.  Both are huge guys.  also Alvin Small who won the heavys last year beating daz.  The other faves are Shaun Joseph-Tavinier whos a light heavy - he packs alot of muscle and great shape - very nice phyique.

Stuart core is another super, but he was a bit smooth as the birmingham recently, but he is an experienced guy so he may be able to sharpen up more.

Luke nichols and Barny duplessis are in the heavyweights both good names as is lee Spencer a past champion - but there are rumours due to health problems lee will not be as sharp as he used to be

or there could be a complete outsider - you never know in this game lol

This will be saved as a link on my iPhone so I can keep up ! Fantastic !

I'm supposed to be working but doing everything I can to get out of it and get there!  If not then I'll be logged on and reading.

Incredible Bulk

Initially i had planned to attend my girlfriends cousin's wedding which fell on the same Saturday but chances like this do not come around this often (and thankfully she understands my passion for bodybuilding!).

lol!

Looking forward to your frankness

Great idea James, will keep a close eye on it

As well as the LIVE report, we'll be having a few short interviews with some of the competitors.

Thanks to Kami 'Classic' Kalsi - husband of well known MTer gymbabeliz - for doing the first interview:



MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Kami ‘Classic’ Kalsi
 
JC:  Thanks for taking the time to do a quick interview for MuscleTalk, as I know you’re busy with your prep in the run up to the Finals this weekend!
Which category are you competing in and what show and when did you qualify for the Finals?

KK: Classic class; I qualified at the Scottish in May


JC: Do you feel you’ve improved since your qualifier and in what way?

KK: Definitely improved . I’ve put on 6 pounds more muscle so I’m closer to the weight limit, and my condition is 100% better. It helps that I didn’t have 4 stone to lose the second time around! I basically stayed lean in the 12 weeks between the qualifier and the Finals.

 
JC: Who do you feel will be your toughest competition in your category and why?

KK: There are a few guys who I deem to be competition, in the way of condition and muscle mass. The two that grab my attention are Bobby Khan and Keith Gillespie. Bobby has similar shape, muscle and condition while Keith looks to have that hard dense muscular physique; however I’m not resting on my laurels and discounting the other guys that have qualified, as it is now anybody’s game. Plus, its all in the hands of the judges.

 
JC:  What will you be doing to bring your best package onto the stage?

KK: Everyone is aiming for the condition of their life, but I hope to stand out with my shape and posing aswell. My waist is under 27 inches right now so I have the X factor!


JC: What’s your competitive background in bodybuilding?

KK: First competed as a teenager in the ANB in the 1999, then did NABBA juniors, I competed several times in NABBA over the next few years with my last show 4 years ago in 2005. My best placing was winning my first show , but I was always outmuscled after that. That’s why the classic class was ideal for me, and my 2^nd place at the Scottish qualifier was my most satisfying victory yet.


JC:  Do you have a goal for your positioning this weekend?

KK: In it to win it! I think a top 3 placing is achievable


JC: Does it help having a partner who’s been there and  knows what you’re going through?

KK: Totally. With Liz being there and done that she knows how much of my (our) life we have to give up and focus all our commitment on getting me ready. The only downside is I have not been a very good father to my daughter Anjali, in the way of showing her much needed attention and playing with her. I cant wait to have the energy to do that now.

 
JC:  Thanks doing this interview for MT, Kami.  All the best for the weekend and I’ll see you there!
 

Good luck Kami, be good to see both you and Liz there!

am i right in thinking Kami owns a gym in Kirkintilloch?

27" waist? Can't wait to see that!

The Classic class will be a great class - it's only 2-3 years old and is very popular and very competative.