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Report back and photography by Andrew Carruthers, Editor-in-Chief
Date: 2 October 2010
Venue: iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Sponsored by: Muscle Science
The 2010 NABBA Classic was nothing short of brilliant and I really enjoyed the show. Despite the fact that the number of competitors wasn't high, the quality of the athletes that did compete was simply remarkable. Chris and Bev Scott, alongside local sponsors Muscle Science went all out with the setting up of the event in the iZulu theatre, a massive and equally impressive structure inside Kwa-Zulu Natal's Sibaya Casino.
The show started off with the junior division and along with it came the impressive physique of young Sean King. I was really impressed by the size, balance, symmetry and rock hard conditioning that Sean brought to the stage. He had lines everywhere and I have no doubt that as he continues with bodybuilding he'll become a face to look out for! Another highlight of the show was the bikini division. Tammy Jackson completely dominated the line-up with a stage presence that was leagues ahead of everyone else. She has come a long way with bikini and was the hands-down winner of this exciting and very crowd-arousing division. Second place went to Gina Mazzoni, who has improved her physique quite a bit since I last saw her on stage, and her confident on stage presence was also a complete turnaround from the last showing I witnessed from her.
Irene Alley and Delene Watkins went head-to-head for the overall figure title as they were unfortunately the only competitors in both their height categories. Irene once again managed to secure the overall title, but Delene presented herself beautifully and her routine was remarkable to watch. Both girls are truly talented South African figure athletes.
Local boy Dylan Ridley was once again extremely impressive, following his complete transformation from his appearance as a novice earlier this year. He has put on some great size to match his already freaky and superior conditioning. His legs are, without a doubt his strong point, but his balance and proportions are getting better. His conditioning was mind blowing and, considering he struggled to get his weight down in the last week before this show, he certainly managed to pull off a very impressive appearance.
This show also marked the first time in a while that I had seen the physique of Graison Horn in the Class 1 division. Graison's physique is impressive and this kid has immense potential. His upper body and his conditioning is mind blowing – in fact, he has the potential to become one of the most symmetrically pleasing bodybuilders in South Africa. However, his legs, although impressive are not doing the rest of his physique the justice it truly deserves. If Graison can get his proportions more balanced and put a lot more work into his quads and hamstrings, he will be a true force to be reckoned with.
The most impressive physique of the competition and, of course the overall winner was Nelson Mthembu. At 40 years of age Nelson has an extremely eye-catching physique. He is symmetrically balanced and his conditioning is superb! He was easily the best man on the night, so the overall title was a well deserved win.
A big thanks to Muscle Science for sponsoring the event and an even bigger thanks to Bev and Chris Scott for inviting Muscle Evolution to cover this truly awesome show. Congratulations to all the athletes that managed to secure victory!
Results:
Juniors
1. Sean King
2. Grant Dinkele
3. Louis Harmse
Novice
1. Sam Fairfoot
2. Sihle Nzimande
3. Ziyaad Rajah
Masters
1. Nelson Mthembu
2. Mario Venter
3. Sam Fairfoot
Miss Bikini
1. Tammy Jackson
2. Gina Mazzoni
3. Miranda van der Merwe
Miss Figure Class 2
1. Irene Alley
Miss Figure Class 1
1. Delene Watkins
Men Class 4
1. Chris Pillay
2. Julian Ramdhari
3. Terrence Pillay
Men Class 3
1. Dylan Ridley
2. Desen Naidoo
3. Sihle Nzimande
Men Class 2
1. Riaan Dohne
Men Class 1
1. Graison Horn
2. Mo Rowat
Men's Overall - Nelson Mthembu
Ladies' Overall - Irene Alley
Wheelchair Bodybuilding:
1st - Mazwi Mkhize (KZN)
Juniors Under 18:
1st – Percy Masala (Sedibeng)
2nd – Mthokozisi Mthembu (KZN)
3rd – Christo de Bruyn (Gauteng North)
4th – Owen Gumede (KZN)
Juniors Under 21 (Under 75kg)
1st – Tyren Fortuin (Western Province)
2nd – Sean King (KZN)
3rd – Werne vd Merwe (Gauteng North)
4th – Mathew Croney (Border)
5th – Darren Heath (Gauteng North)
6th – Steve Makabela (Gauteng North)
Juniors Under 21 (Over 75kg)
1st – Louis Bessenger (Border)
2nd – JC Gilbert (Gauteng North)
3rd – Armand van Dyk (KZN)
4th – Luan Maree (North West)
5th – Braam Smith (Gauteng North)
6th – Zamindlela Godlimpi (KZN)
Ladies Fitness:
1st – Nicole Seymour (KZN)
2nd – Charlotte McAdam (Gauteng North)
3rd – Amanda Vermaark (Gauteng North
Ladies Bikini:
1st – Tammy Jackson (KZN)
2nd – Tanja Opperman (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Alana Kruger (Western Province)
4th – Alex Logan (Gauteng North)
5th – Rene Pienaar (Gauteng North)
6th – Melissa Olivier (KZN)
Ladies Bodybuilding:
1st – Lungi Plummer (KZN)
2nd – Luele Driescher (KZN)
3rd – Judia Small (KZN)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Up to 163cm)
1st – Nicky Campbell (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Yvonne Kotze (Gauteng North)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Up to 168cm)
1st – Leoni van Jaarsveld (OFS)
2nd – Michelle Price (Gauteng North)
3rd – Kathleen Watkins Jones (Western Province)
4th – Corina Marx (Gauteng Central)
5th – Carina Kloemme – Warren (Sedibeng)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Over to 168cm)
1st Nina Richter (Gauteng North)
2nd Lenel le Roux (OFS)
3rd Tracey Lee Pike (Western Province)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Masters)
1st – Louise Krause (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Delene Watkins (KZN)
3rd – Charmaine Varnveld (North West)
4th – Cindy Marshall (KZN)
5th – Carol Sequeira (KZN)
6th – Elize Botha (North West)
Masters 40-49 years
1st – Casper Pelser (KZN)
2nd – Federico Focherini (Gauteng North)
3rd – James Moorcroft (Gauteng North)
4th – Mo Rawat (KZN)
5th – Ferdi Pieterse (Gauteng North)
6th – Ronnie Koen (Gauteng Central)
Veterans Over 50
1st – Bennie Pillay (KZN)
2nd – Nelson Benjamin (Western Province)
3rd – Piet Strydom (Sedibeng)
4th – Colin le Roux (Sedibeng)
5th – Gerhardt Rathbone (Gauteng Central)
6th – Edward Wilson (KZN)
Senior Classic Bodybuilding:
1st – Ari Nikolopoulos (KZN)
2nd – Albert Wessels (Gauteng North)
3rd – Corne Jooste (KZN)
4th – Sakhile Ngcobo (KZN)
5th – Ryno Greeff (Gauteng Central)
6th – Aidan Collins (Western Province)
Bantamweight (Under 65kg)
1st – Mzwandile Mbhalo (KZN)
2nd – Isaac Donker (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Andrew Zuma (Gauteng Central)
4th – Shoor Machedi (Sedibeng)
5th – Thembinkosi Hadebe (KZN)
6th – Frans Zenzile (OFS)
Lightweights (65kg to 70kg)
1st – Boysie Ngcobo (KZN)
2nd – Mervyn Hannie (Western Province)
3rd – Oaribile Botshelo (North West)
4th – Bulelanie Jola (Eastern Province)
5th – Jaco Venter (Gauteng Central)
6th – Phineas Chabalala (Gauteng North)
Welterweight (70kg to 75kg)
1st – Justin Thacker (KZN)
2nd – Joey Koffman (Western Province)
3rd – Grant Martin (Gauteng Central)
4th – Garfield de Bruyn (Western Province)
5th – Shaun Engelbrecht (OFS)
6th – Lionel Harker (Eastern Province)
Light Middleweight (75kg to 80kg)
1st – Chris Pillay (KZN)
2nd – M.Appelkryn (Sedibeng)
3rd – Jannie Miles (OFS)
4th – Ryan Henrico (Gauteng North)
5th – Terrence Pillay (KZN)
6th – Daniel Asare (KZN)
Middleweight (80kg to 85kg)
1st – Johan Boshoff (Gauteng North)
2nd – Charles Mazibuko (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Michael Adonis (Western Province)
4th – Jared Read (KZN)
5th – Daniel Dias (Gauteng Central)
6th – Sergio Stanley (Eastern Province)
Light Heavyweight (85kg to 90kg)
1st – Quentin Fong (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Vusumzi Njisane (KZN)
3rd – Mario van Biljon (KZN)
4th – Paul Prins (Western Province)
5th – Carlos Nunes (Gauteng Central)
6th – Tristan van Aarde (Eastern Province)
Heavyweight (90kg to 100kg)
1st – Andrew Hudson (KZN)
2nd – Werlou van Tonder (Western Province)
3rd – Everett Hand (Border)
4th – Chris Fitzpatrick (KZN)
5th – Wynand van Wyngaardt (Gauteng Central)
6th – Jonathan Havenga (North West)
Super Heavyweight (Over 100kg)
1st – John Leslie (North West)
2nd – Edmund Weyer (Border)
3rd – Christopher Finn (Eastern Province)
4th – Earl Abrahams (Western Province)
5th – Heino Matthee (Western Province)
6th – John Lucas (Gauteng Central)
Overall winners:
Overall B/Fitness – Nicky Campbell
Overall Masters – Casper Pelser
Overall Men – Johan Boshoff (Middle Weight)
Best Poser - Bulelani Jola
All results correct, as supplied by the federation. Muscle Evolution takes no responsibilty for errors or omissions.
Report back and photography by Andrew Carruthers, Editor-in-Chief
Date: 2 October 2010
Venue: iZulu Theatre, Sibaya Casino, Kwa-Zulu Natal
Sponsored by: Muscle Science
The 2010 NABBA Classic was nothing short of brilliant and I really enjoyed the show. Despite the fact that the number of competitors wasn't high, the quality of the athletes that did compete was simply remarkable. Chris and Bev Scott, alongside local sponsors Muscle Science went all out with the setting up of the event in the iZulu theatre, a massive and equally impressive structure inside Kwa-Zulu Natal's Sibaya Casino.
The show started off with the junior division and along with it came the impressive physique of young Sean King. I was really impressed by the size, balance, symmetry and rock hard conditioning that Sean brought to the stage. He had lines everywhere and I have no doubt that as he continues with bodybuilding he'll become a face to look out for! Another highlight of the show was the bikini division. Tammy Jackson completely dominated the line-up with a stage presence that was leagues ahead of everyone else. She has come a long way with bikini and was the hands-down winner of this exciting and very crowd-arousing division. Second place went to Gina Mazzoni, who has improved her physique quite a bit since I last saw her on stage, and her confident on stage presence was also a complete turnaround from the last showing I witnessed from her.
Irene Alley and Delene Watkins went head-to-head for the overall figure title as they were unfortunately the only competitors in both their height categories. Irene once again managed to secure the overall title, but Delene presented herself beautifully and her routine was remarkable to watch. Both girls are truly talented South African figure athletes.
Local boy Dylan Ridley was once again extremely impressive, following his complete transformation from his appearance as a novice earlier this year. He has put on some great size to match his already freaky and superior conditioning. His legs are, without a doubt his strong point, but his balance and proportions are getting better. His conditioning was mind blowing and, considering he struggled to get his weight down in the last week before this show, he certainly managed to pull off a very impressive appearance.
This show also marked the first time in a while that I had seen the physique of Graison Horn in the Class 1 division. Graison's physique is impressive and this kid has immense potential. His upper body and his conditioning is mind blowing – in fact, he has the potential to become one of the most symmetrically pleasing bodybuilders in South Africa. However, his legs, although impressive are not doing the rest of his physique the justice it truly deserves. If Graison can get his proportions more balanced and put a lot more work into his quads and hamstrings, he will be a true force to be reckoned with.
The most impressive physique of the competition and, of course the overall winner was Nelson Mthembu. At 40 years of age Nelson has an extremely eye-catching physique. He is symmetrically balanced and his conditioning is superb! He was easily the best man on the night, so the overall title was a well deserved win.
A big thanks to Muscle Science for sponsoring the event and an even bigger thanks to Bev and Chris Scott for inviting Muscle Evolution to cover this truly awesome show. Congratulations to all the athletes that managed to secure victory!
Results:
Juniors
1. Sean King
2. Grant Dinkele
3. Louis Harmse
Novice
1. Sam Fairfoot
2. Sihle Nzimande
3. Ziyaad Rajah
Masters
1. Nelson Mthembu
2. Mario Venter
3. Sam Fairfoot
Miss Bikini
1. Tammy Jackson
2. Gina Mazzoni
3. Miranda van der Merwe
Miss Figure Class 2
1. Irene Alley
Miss Figure Class 1
1. Delene Watkins
Men Class 4
1. Chris Pillay
2. Julian Ramdhari
3. Terrence Pillay
Men Class 3
1. Dylan Ridley
2. Desen Naidoo
3. Sihle Nzimande
Men Class 2
1. Riaan Dohne
Men Class 1
1. Graison Horn
2. Mo Rowat
Men's Overall - Nelson Mthembu
Ladies' Overall - Irene Alley
Wheelchair Bodybuilding:
1st - Mazwi Mkhize (KZN)
Juniors Under 18:
1st – Percy Masala (Sedibeng)
2nd – Mthokozisi Mthembu (KZN)
3rd – Christo de Bruyn (Gauteng North)
4th – Owen Gumede (KZN)
Juniors Under 21 (Under 75kg)
1st – Tyren Fortuin (Western Province)
2nd – Sean King (KZN)
3rd – Werne vd Merwe (Gauteng North)
4th – Mathew Croney (Border)
5th – Darren Heath (Gauteng North)
6th – Steve Makabela (Gauteng North)
Juniors Under 21 (Over 75kg)
1st – Louis Bessenger (Border)
2nd – JC Gilbert (Gauteng North)
3rd – Armand van Dyk (KZN)
4th – Luan Maree (North West)
5th – Braam Smith (Gauteng North)
6th – Zamindlela Godlimpi (KZN)
Ladies Fitness:
1st – Nicole Seymour (KZN)
2nd – Charlotte McAdam (Gauteng North)
3rd – Amanda Vermaark (Gauteng North
Ladies Bikini:
1st – Tammy Jackson (KZN)
2nd – Tanja Opperman (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Alana Kruger (Western Province)
4th – Alex Logan (Gauteng North)
5th – Rene Pienaar (Gauteng North)
6th – Melissa Olivier (KZN)
Ladies Bodybuilding:
1st – Lungi Plummer (KZN)
2nd – Luele Driescher (KZN)
3rd – Judia Small (KZN)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Up to 163cm)
1st – Nicky Campbell (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Yvonne Kotze (Gauteng North)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Up to 168cm)
1st – Leoni van Jaarsveld (OFS)
2nd – Michelle Price (Gauteng North)
3rd – Kathleen Watkins Jones (Western Province)
4th – Corina Marx (Gauteng Central)
5th – Carina Kloemme – Warren (Sedibeng)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Over to 168cm)
1st Nina Richter (Gauteng North)
2nd Lenel le Roux (OFS)
3rd Tracey Lee Pike (Western Province)
Ladies Body Fitness: (Masters)
1st – Louise Krause (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Delene Watkins (KZN)
3rd – Charmaine Varnveld (North West)
4th – Cindy Marshall (KZN)
5th – Carol Sequeira (KZN)
6th – Elize Botha (North West)
Masters 40-49 years
1st – Casper Pelser (KZN)
2nd – Federico Focherini (Gauteng North)
3rd – James Moorcroft (Gauteng North)
4th – Mo Rawat (KZN)
5th – Ferdi Pieterse (Gauteng North)
6th – Ronnie Koen (Gauteng Central)
Veterans Over 50
1st – Bennie Pillay (KZN)
2nd – Nelson Benjamin (Western Province)
3rd – Piet Strydom (Sedibeng)
4th – Colin le Roux (Sedibeng)
5th – Gerhardt Rathbone (Gauteng Central)
6th – Edward Wilson (KZN)
Senior Classic Bodybuilding:
1st – Ari Nikolopoulos (KZN)
2nd – Albert Wessels (Gauteng North)
3rd – Corne Jooste (KZN)
4th – Sakhile Ngcobo (KZN)
5th – Ryno Greeff (Gauteng Central)
6th – Aidan Collins (Western Province)
Bantamweight (Under 65kg)
1st – Mzwandile Mbhalo (KZN)
2nd – Isaac Donker (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Andrew Zuma (Gauteng Central)
4th – Shoor Machedi (Sedibeng)
5th – Thembinkosi Hadebe (KZN)
6th – Frans Zenzile (OFS)
Lightweights (65kg to 70kg)
1st – Boysie Ngcobo (KZN)
2nd – Mervyn Hannie (Western Province)
3rd – Oaribile Botshelo (North West)
4th – Bulelanie Jola (Eastern Province)
5th – Jaco Venter (Gauteng Central)
6th – Phineas Chabalala (Gauteng North)
Welterweight (70kg to 75kg)
1st – Justin Thacker (KZN)
2nd – Joey Koffman (Western Province)
3rd – Grant Martin (Gauteng Central)
4th – Garfield de Bruyn (Western Province)
5th – Shaun Engelbrecht (OFS)
6th – Lionel Harker (Eastern Province)
Light Middleweight (75kg to 80kg)
1st – Chris Pillay (KZN)
2nd – M.Appelkryn (Sedibeng)
3rd – Jannie Miles (OFS)
4th – Ryan Henrico (Gauteng North)
5th – Terrence Pillay (KZN)
6th – Daniel Asare (KZN)
Middleweight (80kg to 85kg)
1st – Johan Boshoff (Gauteng North)
2nd – Charles Mazibuko (Gauteng Central)
3rd – Michael Adonis (Western Province)
4th – Jared Read (KZN)
5th – Daniel Dias (Gauteng Central)
6th – Sergio Stanley (Eastern Province)
Light Heavyweight (85kg to 90kg)
1st – Quentin Fong (Gauteng Central)
2nd – Vusumzi Njisane (KZN)
3rd – Mario van Biljon (KZN)
4th – Paul Prins (Western Province)
5th – Carlos Nunes (Gauteng Central)
6th – Tristan van Aarde (Eastern Province)
Heavyweight (90kg to 100kg)
1st – Andrew Hudson (KZN)
2nd – Werlou van Tonder (Western Province)
3rd – Everett Hand (Border)
4th – Chris Fitzpatrick (KZN)
5th – Wynand van Wyngaardt (Gauteng Central)
6th – Jonathan Havenga (North West)
Super Heavyweight (Over 100kg)
1st – John Leslie (North West)
2nd – Edmund Weyer (Border)
3rd – Christopher Finn (Eastern Province)
4th – Earl Abrahams (Western Province)
5th – Heino Matthee (Western Province)
6th – John Lucas (Gauteng Central)
Overall winners:
Overall B/Fitness – Nicky Campbell
Overall Masters – Casper Pelser
Overall Men – Johan Boshoff (Middle Weight)
Best Poser - Bulelani Jola
All results correct, as supplied by the federation. Muscle Evolution takes no responsibilty for errors or omissions.