Fousey leaves fans stunned with dramatic six-month bodybuilding transformation

YouTuber Fousey shocks fans by winning his first bodybuilding title in Sacramento after a six-month transformation

YouTube’s king of comebacks, Yousef “Fousey” Erakat, has stunned fans once again — this time, by stepping off a Sacramento stage as a first-place bodybuilding champion.

 The 34-year-old streamer, rapper, and entertainer won the Open Men’s Physique Tall Class at a natural bodybuilding competition, marking another unpredictable turn in his already chaotic career.

WE WON! Open Men’s Physique Tall Class. #1st Place! 🏆

I have SO much to say, SO many people to thank and SO much footage to show ya’ll!

Stay Tuned! I gotta go EAT now. 😋🍔🌭🌮 pic.twitter.com/viJkgbeaD1

— FOUSEY (@fousey) October 18, 2025

Earlier this year, Fousey opened up about mental health struggles and weight gain, revealing plans to completely transform himself through discipline and structure. Over six months, he swapped his late-night streaming chaos for strict training sessions, posing practice, and a clean “chicken and rice” diet. “I owe this to discipline, my coaches, and everyone who believed in me when I didn’t,” he said backstage, clutching his medal.

Online reactions poured in instantly — and, as always with Fousey, the internet was split. Some fans praised his mental toughness and ability to reinvent himself yet again, calling the win “a victory over self-doubt.” Others mocked his appearance, claiming his physique looked “AI-generated,” while critics labeled bodybuilding an “obsessive pursuit of validation.”

Still, love him or hate him, Fousey continues to dominate headlines for his fearless reinventions. From boxing matches and rap music to now bodybuilding glory, he’s constantly redefining himself in ways few creators dare to attempt.

As one fan summed it up: “Say what you want about Fousey, but he actually lives life. Content, fighting, bodybuilding — he’s done it all.” Whether his next chapter involves more competition or another reinvention, one thing’s clear — Fousey isn’t slowing down anytime soon.