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Monterrey, Mexico hosted the Pharlabs Mexico Grand Battle Pro across August 16–17, 2025, featuring IFBB Pro Men’s Physique and IFBB Pro Bikini. Winners secured direct qualification to the 2025 Mr. Olympia (Oct. 9–12, Las Vegas, NV).
Top 15 Placings
Top 10 Placings
Men’s Physique — Full Results & Highlights
Winner: Lucas Viudes (Brazil) — razor-sharp midsection, deep lat insertions, and balanced arms-to-shoulders ratio. He outposed a packed lineup with crisp transitions and reliable stage control.Top 15 Placings
- Lucas Viudes (Brazil)
- Jorge Eduardo Corona Vargas (Mexico)
- Luiz Ernesto Santamaria Henao (Colombia)
- Juan Gochez (Colombia)
- Rodrigo Soto (Mexico)
- Kaique Santos (Brazil)
- Sebastian Rodriguez (Mexico)
- Gerardo Reyna (Mexico)
- Andres Ramos (USA)
- Alexis Antonio Sauceda Villa (Mexico)
- Hugo Carmona (Mexico)
- Missael Leija (Mexico)
- Diego Orea (Mexico)
- Juan Manuel Cervantes Encion (Mexico)
- Jaime Velazquez (Mexico)
- Superior taper with tight obliques and full pec density.
- Cleanest quarter-turns; no midsection distension under pressure.
- Conditioning held in both judging and finals, with no fade in fullness under lights.
Bikini — Full Results & Highlights
Winner: Reyna Perez Mecalco (Mexico) — poised presentation with flawless walk, standout glute–ham tie-in detail, and a balanced, fresh look that read “stage-ready” from callout one.Top 10 Placings
- Reyna Perez Mecalco (Mexico)
- Eli Fernandez (Mexico)
- Cassandra De La Rosa (Mexico)
- Jodie Yuncker (USA)
- Alessia Facchin (Italy)
- Abigail Castro (Mexico)
- Priscila Vega (Mexico)
- Gemma Denisse Martinez Valencia (Mexico)
- Zoey Panzarino (USA)
- Paola Leon (Mexico)
- Best overall shape-to-conditioning balance on stage.
- No harshness in conditioning; stage tan and suit color perfectly framed lines.
- Commanded comparisons with confident posing, steady smile, and polished transitions.
Scorecard & Lineup Notes (What Matters for Fans)
- Clean sweeps for both winners through judging and finals reflect panel consensus, not a last-minute flip.
- Depth of field showed especially in Men’s Physique, where middle placings were separated by presentation polish and minute conditioning differences.
- Regional strength: Mexico’s Bikini depth remains a storyline—multiple home-country athletes inside the top 10—while Brazil continues to supply high-end Men’s Physique contenders.
Road to Las Vegas — 2025 Olympia Picture
- Lucas Viudes enters the Olympia with a momentum win and a look that scores with both shape and conditioning—credible threat to crack deeper callouts with a slight bump in chest roundness and back thickness.
- Reyna Perez Mecalco carries a résumé of consistent 2024–2025 podiums and wins; if she dials in exactly the same balance and brings marginally fuller delts, she’s a second-callout lock with first-callout upside.
Competitor Roster Context
- Official lists confirm robust rosters in both divisions for Monterrey, underscoring why a win here is a meaningful barometer heading into Las Vegas.
- The Mexico Grand Battle Pro/Am weekend also ran alongside NPC Worldwide regional and pro-qualifier components, fueling crowd energy and spotlighting regional pipeline talent.
Full Placings Tables
Men’s Physique (Top 15)
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Viudes | Brazil |
| 2 | Jorge Eduardo Corona Vargas | Mexico |
| 3 | Luiz Ernesto Santamaria Henao | Colombia |
| 4 | Juan Gochez | Colombia |
| 5 | Rodrigo Soto | Mexico |
| 6 | Kaique Santos | Brazil |
| 7 | Sebastian Rodriguez | Mexico |
| 8 | Gerardo Reyna | Mexico |
| 9 | Andres Ramos | USA |
| 10 | Alexis Antonio Sauceda Villa | Mexico |
| 11 | Hugo Carmona | Mexico |
| 12 | Missael Leija | Mexico |
| 13 | Diego Orea | Mexico |
| 14 | Juan Manuel Cervantes Encion | Mexico |
| 15 | Jaime Velazquez | Mexico |
Bikini (Top 10)
| Place | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reyna Perez Mecalco | Mexico |
| 2 | Eli Fernandez | Mexico |
| 3 | Cassandra De La Rosa | Mexico |
| 4 | Jodie Yuncker | USA |
| 5 | Alessia Facchin | Italy |
| 6 | Abigail Castro | Mexico |
| 7 | Priscila Vega | Mexico |
| 8 | Gemma Denisse Martinez Valencia | Mexico |
| 9 | Zoey Panzarino | USA |
| 10 | Paola Leon | Mexico |
Athlete Momentum Watch
- Viudes: win validates structure and conditioning; minor improvements in upper chest density could push him up the Olympia ladder.
- Perez Mecalco: repeat-caliber form; keeping fullness without sacrificing detail will be key for Olympia callouts.
- Vargas & Fernandez: viable threats on any given weekend—watch for strategic show selections en route to late-season points.
