Vitalii Ugolnikov (Good Vito)

История и карьера

Vitalii Ugolnikov, "Good Vito", was born in Russia and started powerlifting at 16 before switching to bodybuilding because he loved the pump. He became Russian champion at 22 and went viral competing in the IFBB Elite Pro league, known for exceptional legs and back.

In December 2021 he announced his move to the NPC and relocated his training base to Brazil. In November 2022 he won the Musclecontest Fit Pira and then the Musclecontest International Brazil Nationals, beating Gustavo Bico for the overall and his pro card.

Visa denials and a knee injury delayed his debut until 2024: 3rd at the Arnold Classic South America and 2nd at the Detroit Pro. In 2025 he won the Arnold Classic South America to qualify for the Olympia and, despite a partial back muscle tear during prep, placed 10th at the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas.