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The 2026 IFBB Pro League California State Championships (Men's Open Bodybuilding) will take place on Saturday, May 23 at the Anaheim Marriott in Anaheim, California.
As the competition approaches, industry experts and bodybuilders have highlighted the main contenders and front-runners. The most notable predictions and expectations are as follows:
Top Contenders & Favorites
As the competition approaches, industry experts and bodybuilders have highlighted the main contenders and front-runners. The most notable predictions and expectations are as follows:
Top Contenders & Favorites
- Quinton Eriya: Widely tipped by experts as a top favorite to win the Open division. Training alongside reigning Mr. Olympia Samson Dauda, Eriya has added significant density to his widely admired structure and flow.
- Sergio Oliva Jr.: Carrying an iconic lineage, Oliva Jr. remains a massive threat if he brings his trademark conditioning and hits his peak perfectly on stage.
- Mohamed Foda: After turning heads and producing strong showings on the IFBB Pro circuit, Foda is expected to be a major hurdle for the top spots.
- Leandro Sencini Peres: Having secured a standout third-place finish at a previous California State Pro and top placements in Pittsburgh, Peres's tight waist and balanced proportions make him a lock for the first callouts.
- Marc Hector & Lewis Breed: These two European powerhouses bring dramatic lines and heavy mass, making them wildcards capable of cracking the Top 3 if they bring razor-sharp conditioning.
