True Story with John Gibson

If you know fitness, you know Monica Brant.

Monica is an international fitness icon, world class athlete, cover model and entrepreneur.

As one of the original pioneers to the entire fitness movement, Monica began her journey in 1991; just shortly after ‘Fitness' became an actual competitive aspiration during the late 80s. By 1994 Monica landed her first ‘Muscle and Fitness' magazine cover which opened numerous doors for more magazine cover and feature opportunities. Currently Monica has over 130 International magazine covers under her belt and has traveled worldwide sharing her love of great health to fitness enthusiasts everywhere.

Because of her dedication to her journey, integrity and interest in others, Monica's popularity grew rapidly early in her fitness career, gaining the admiration of millions of people world-wide and has continued for 3 decades now in 2021!

She competed in both Fitness and Figure from the years of 1991-2016, winning both her 1st and last shows. During her 26 years of competitions, in 1995 she earned Professional status by winning the 1995 Jan Tana Pro Fitness Champion and was invited to the very first IFBB Fitness Olympia (1995). By 1998 Monica took home the coveted title ‘IFBB Fitness Olympia Champion'.

In 2003 she was personally invited to join the brand-new Professional Figure division of the IFBB and competed for many years placing in the top 2-5 for most shows. In 2010 and 2013, she won the WBFF World Figure Pro Championships and finally, ending her competitive journey, in 2016 she was invited to represent the USA in the UK and won the 2016 PCA Figure Overall Championships.

Monica hosts a weekly show called “The Monica Brant Show” where she interviews legendary athletes, nutritional gurus and professionals who have helped build the Bodybuilding and Fitness Industry that we all love and appreciate.

www.monicabrant.com

IG: @OfficialMonicabrant

FB: https://www.facebook.com/monicabrantfanpage

Monica's YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/MonicaBrantFanTV

Monica's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/Monica_Brant

#truestory #MonicaBrant #johngibsonbjj

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IG: @Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 48 Modestas Bukauskas

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Modestas Bukauskas is a Lithuanian-British mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Modestas Fights Next Saturday (September 4th) against UFC Light Heavyweight contender Khalil Rountree Jr.

IG: Modyb24

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZ0Q-Gs2J5GXF40Rjd7CCxw

#truestory #ModestasBukauskas #johngibsonbjj

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IG: Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 47 Joseph Baydoun

Joseph Baydoun is a Father, Husband & Staff Sgt. in the Tennessee National Guard.

This episode we discussed Joe's 18 1/2 years Journey in the military. We discussed the US is retreat from Afghanistan & as well as the NPC Flex's Lewis Bodybuilding Invitational.

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#TrueStory #JosephBaydoun #Johngibsonbjj #FlexLewis #USA

True Story #47 John Salter

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John Salter is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Middleweight division of Bellator. A professional competitor since 2007, he has also competed for the UFC and Strikeforce, King of the Cage, and the AFC. As of March 29, 2021 he is #1 in the Bellator Middleweight Rankings. John will headlining

Bellator 264: Mousasi vs. Salter taking place on August 13, 2021 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut

IG: @johnsalter_mma

YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCZ0Q-Gs2J5GXF40Rjd7CCxw

#truestory #JohnSalter #johngibsonbjj

www.Johngibsonbjj.com

IG: Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 46 Sergio Oliva Jr

Sergio Oliva Jr. is a IFBB Pro Bodybuikder. Sergio is originally from Chicago Illinois & the son of three-time Mr. Olympia champion, the legendary Sergio Oliva, famously known as the Myth. Sergio will next be competing September 25, 2021 at the Arnold Classic

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Competition history

2020Arnold Classic 2020Open Men's Bodybuilding (5th)

2018Mr. OlympiaIFBB Open Men (16th)

Tampa ProIFBB Open Men (2nd)

Chicago ProIFBB Open Men (2nd)

2017

New York ProIFBB Pro Open (1st)

2016

Pittsburgh ProMen's Physique: Guest Posers

2015

NPC National ChampionshipsOverall

IG : @sergioolivajr

Victory clothing line : https://www.victoryclothing.com/

Cosmic industries :

https://www.cosmic-industries.com/

#TrueStory #SergioOlivaJr #Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 46 Ed Herman

Ed Herman is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Light Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional competitor since 2002, Herman was a finalist on SpikeTV's The Ultimate Fighter 3, and has also competed for Strikeforce and Pancrase. Ed Herman Will next fight Allonzo Mansfield at UFC 265 on August 7, 2021

IG : @edhermanufc

#TrueStory #Edherman #Johngibsonbjj #UFC #Pancrase #Strikeforce #AllonzoMansfield

True Story #45 Vince Taylor

Vince Taylor is a retired IFBB pro bodybuilder. Taylor won 22 IFBB titles during his career, a Guinness world record until it was surpassed by eight time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman with 26 wins.

2007 Arnold Classic, 10th

2007 Australian Pro, 3rd

2006 Mr. Olympia - 11th

2006 Australian Pro - 3rd

2002 Masters Olympia - 2nd

2001 Masters Olympia - 1st

2000 Masters Olympia - 1st

1999 Masters Olympia - IFBB, 1st

1999 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 6th

1998 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1998 Arnold Classic - IFBB, Masters, 1st

1998 Masters Arnold - IFBB, Winner

1997 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 5th

1997 Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 7th

1997 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 7th

1997 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 6th

1997 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 9th

1997 Grand Prix Hungary - IFBB, 9th

1997 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 6th

1997 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 8th

1997 Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Overall Winner

1997 Mr. Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Masters 40+, 1st

1996 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 4th

1996 Grand Prix Czech Republic - IFBB, 4th

1996 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 3rd

1996 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 6th

1996 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 7th

1996 Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, 5th

1996 Mr. Olympia - Masters - IFBB, Winner

1996 San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

1995 Grand Prix England - IFBB, Winner

1995 Grand Prix France - IFBB, Winner

1995 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 6th

1995 Grand Prix Russia - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Grand Prix Ukraine - IFBB, Winner

1995 Houston Pro Invitational - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Niagara Falls Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1995 Night of Champions - IFBB, 2nd

1995 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 5th

1994 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1994 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1993 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1993 Grand Prix France - IFBB, 2nd

1993 Grand Prix Germany - IFBB, 2nd

1993 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 3rd

1993 San Jose Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1992 Arnold Classic - IFBB, Winner

1992 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1992 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 6th

1992 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1991 Arnold Classic - IFBB, 3rd

1991 Grand Prix Denmark - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd

1991 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Italy - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Spain - IFBB, Winner

1991 Grand Prix Switzerland - IFBB, Winner

1991 Ironman Pro Invitational - IFBB, 5th

1991 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1991 Pittsburgh Pro Invitational - IFBB, Winner

1989 Grand Prix England - IFBB, 2nd

1989 Grand Prix Finland - IFBB, 2nd

1989 Grand Prix Holland - IFBB, 4th

1989 Night of Champions - IFBB, Winner

1989 Mr. Olympia - IFBB, 3rd

1988 Nationals - NPC, Overall Winner

1988 Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

1987 Mr America - AAU, Medium, 1st

1987 Nationals - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 4th

1983 Mr. Berlin Heavy Weight - 1st

IG : @vincetaylor50

To learn more visit:

http://vincetaylorgrips.com/

#TrueStory #VinceTaylor #Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 43 Shawn Ray

* (Note) Had some audio issues so restared about 2 minutes into the discussion. I apologize for my lack of sound editing!

Shawn Ray is a retired IFBB pro bodybuilder and member of the IFBB Pro Hall of Fame. Shawn is a NPC contest promoter and Sponsored Mutant ambassador.

IG : @shawnrayifbbpro

To learn more visit: https://www.iammutant.com/?aff=139

#TrueStory #ShawnRay #Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 42 Bob Cicherillo

Bob Cicherillo is a retired IFBB pro bodybuilder. Bob is known as the “Voice of Professional Bodybuilding. Bob is the current master of ceremonies for the prestigious IFBB Mr. Olympia and many other IFBB & NPC contents. Bob is a contest promoter as well as the athletes representative.

IG : @ifbbprobobchick

To learn more visit:

https://www.maxxoutsports.com/

#TrueStory #BobCicherillo #Johngibsonbjj

True Story # 41 Jay Valko

Jay is the founder and head professor of Valko BJJ in Chicago. At Valko Brazillian JiuJitsu we are full fledged combat sports facility specializing in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing. Muay Thai. MMA. We welcome all students from all walks of life and encourage healthy competition.

IG : @ValkoBjj

To learn more visit:

http://valkobjj.com/

#TrueStory #JayValko #VakkoBJJ #Johngibsonbjj