Jay Cutler Says Samson Dauda Can \u2018Overwhelm\u2019 2026 Mr. Olympia Field With Massive Size<\/strong><\/h2>\nJay Cutler<\/a> believes Samson Dauda\u2019s<\/a> massive size could be the key to reclaiming the Mr. Olympia<\/a> title in Las Vegas.<\/strong><\/p>\nDuring a recent episode of his Jaywalking<\/em> podcast, the four-time Mr. Olympia discussed Dauda\u2019s physique following his victory at the 2026 Europa Pro<\/a>. Rather than trying to out-condition<\/a> every competitor in the lineup, Cutler believes Dauda can lean into his greatest advantage: being one of the biggest men onstage.<\/p>\n\u201cI think he could,\u201d Cutler said when asked if Dauda could simply overwhelm his competition with size. \u201cI think that\u2019s how he\u2019ll win actually.\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nDauda won the Men\u2019s Open title at the Europa Pro in Offenbach, Germany, on Sept. 13, defeating Regan Grimes<\/a> and the rest of the field just days before the Olympia. The appearance provided a final look at the former Mr. Olympia champion before he attempts to reclaim the Sandow.<\/p>\nJay Cutler Says Samson Dauda Should Play To His Strength<\/strong><\/h2>\nDauda captured his first Mr. Olympia title in 2024 with a combination of tremendous size, shape, and fullness. However, his attempt to bring sharper conditioning in 2025 did not produce the same result, as he fell to fourth place while Derek Lunsford<\/a> reclaimed the championship.<\/p>\nFor Cutler, the lesson may be that Dauda does not necessarily need to beat smaller competitors at their own game.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHe was playing to a strength\u2026If he can be just hard enough, because we always said he doesn\u2019t have to be the most ripped.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
That philosophy comes from Cutler\u2019s own experience battling Ronnie Coleman<\/a> during his Olympia career. Cutler recalled constantly studying his competition and adjusting his package based on what he believed was necessary to beat the reigning champion.<\/p>\n\n
During a recent episode of his Jaywalking<\/em> podcast, the four-time Mr. Olympia discussed Dauda\u2019s physique following his victory at the 2026 Europa Pro<\/a>. Rather than trying to out-condition<\/a> every competitor in the lineup, Cutler believes Dauda can lean into his greatest advantage: being one of the biggest men onstage.<\/p>\n \u201cI think he could,\u201d Cutler said when asked if Dauda could simply overwhelm his competition with size. \u201cI think that\u2019s how he\u2019ll win actually.\u201d<\/p>\n Dauda won the Men\u2019s Open title at the Europa Pro in Offenbach, Germany, on Sept. 13, defeating Regan Grimes<\/a> and the rest of the field just days before the Olympia. The appearance provided a final look at the former Mr. Olympia champion before he attempts to reclaim the Sandow.<\/p>\n Dauda captured his first Mr. Olympia title in 2024 with a combination of tremendous size, shape, and fullness. However, his attempt to bring sharper conditioning in 2025 did not produce the same result, as he fell to fourth place while Derek Lunsford<\/a> reclaimed the championship.<\/p>\n For Cutler, the lesson may be that Dauda does not necessarily need to beat smaller competitors at their own game.<\/p>\n \u201cHe was playing to a strength\u2026If he can be just hard enough, because we always said he doesn\u2019t have to be the most ripped.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That philosophy comes from Cutler\u2019s own experience battling Ronnie Coleman<\/a> during his Olympia career. Cutler recalled constantly studying his competition and adjusting his package based on what he believed was necessary to beat the reigning champion.<\/p>\n![\"Preferred](\"https:\/\/generationiron.com\/wp-content\/themes\/generation-iron\/images\/preferred-source.webp\"\/)
<\/a><\/div>\nJay Cutler Says Samson Dauda Should Play To His Strength<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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