2026 IFBB Pro League Santa Cruz Pro Results
If the 2026 IFBB Pro League Santa Cruz Pro were a sporting event, it would be another world-class weekend of professional bodybuilding in which all the bodybuilders in the Men's Physique division are competing for glory in Santa Cruz, California. The competition was held August 22, 2026 and was dominated by international entrants from the United States, Iran, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil and Algeria.
With the highlight of the season now underway, the Santa Cruz Pro has firmly established itself as a significant event in the IFBB Pro League schedule and provided men's Physique participants with a second shot at the opportunity to impress a competitive field as the season comes to a close. The next edition was the 2026 one, which also introduced Masters 40+, which provided a more competitive environment for senior players.
MEN’S PHYSIQUE – OPEN
|
# |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
JUDGING |
TOTAL |
PLACE |
|
5 |
Jason Huynh |
USA |
3 |
3 |
1 |
|
6 |
Hossein Karimi |
Iran |
6 |
6 |
2 |
|
2 |
Alessandro Cavagnola |
Italy |
9 |
9 |
3 |
|
20 |
Mario Stewart |
USA |
12 |
12 |
4 |
|
8 |
Thomas Kunz |
Switzerland |
15 |
15 |
5 |
|
7 |
Burak King |
USA |
18 |
18 |
6 |
|
15 |
Shayan Parvaz |
Iran |
21 |
21 |
7 |
|
9 |
Anthony Lacey |
USA |
24 |
24 |
8 |
|
16 |
Keenan Polanco |
USA |
27 |
27 |
9 |
|
14 |
Chad Owens |
USA |
30 |
30 |
10 |
|
10 |
Juan Carlos Madrigal |
USA |
33 |
33 |
11 |
|
13 |
Vuk Mitic |
USA |
36 |
36 |
12 |
|
3 |
Damen Evans |
USA |
39 |
39 |
13 |
|
18 |
Francisco Rodriguez |
USA |
42 |
42 |
14 |
|
19 |
Guilherme Santos |
Brazil |
45 |
45 |
15 |
|
1 |
Jun Arriola |
USA |
48 |
48 |
16 |
|
11 |
Paul Mateoc |
USA |
48 |
48 |
16 |
|
12 |
Jimi Mendizabal |
USA |
48 |
48 |
16 |
|
21 |
Milen Tsvetkov |
USA |
48 |
48 |
16 |
MEN’S PHYSIQUE – MASTERS 40+
|
# |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
JUDGING |
TOTAL |
PLACE |
|
14 |
Chad Owens |
USA |
3 |
3 |
1 |
|
10 |
Juan Carlos Madrigal |
USA |
6 |
6 |
2 |
|
11 |
Paul Mateoc |
USA |
9 |
9 |
3 |
|
1 |
Jun Arriola |
USA |
12 |
12 |
4 |
|
12 |
Jimi Mendizabal |
USA |
15 |
15 |
5 |
Event Highlights
The 2026 Santa Cruz Pro was a stellar men's physique contest featuring competitors from various countries. The top of the Trans Mountain Division, Jason Huynh, was the biggest winner of the weekend as he went ahead and captured the championship with a three-point score.
Italy's Alessandro Cavagnola, who scored nine points, followed Huynh with six points for Iran, while a double on June 27 this year was needed for Hossein Karimi of Iran before he could finish second.
Thus, the top three contestants came from three different nations, truly illustrating the international depth of the contest. In the standings, Mario Stewart finished in fourth place with Switzerland's Thomas Kunz in fifth place. Burak King, Shayan Parvaz, Anthony Lacey and Keenan Polanco were closely clustered next in line.
Jason Huynh Takes the Men’s Physique Crown
Jason Huynh put in the kill in Santa Cruz, where he took first place from the judges to win his first Santa Cruz Pro. Huynh came off a deep field with the attributes expected from a top-level Men's Physique professional: muscularity, proportions, conditioning, symmetry and presentation.
He was dogged by Hossein Karimi for the title, but settled for a second-place finish, with Alessandro Cavagnola giving him an impressive international appearance and a secure third-place finish.
This was particularly significant when 21 athletes were entered in the official Open competition, of whom 18, hailing from three nations, appeared in the final score.
Masters Competition
The 2026 Santa Cruz Pro also featured a Masters 40+ class for veterans in the sport; it was designed as a division for older, longtime professionals to compete.
The Masters division brought another aspect of the weekend to light and helped showcase the steady advancement of professional bodybuilding as a competitive sport for trained competitors.
Santa Cruz Pro Continues to Grow
The Santa Cruz Pro remains a valuable opportunity for Men's Physique competitors in California and across the international IFBB Pro League.
Last year's competition saw both established talents and riders seeking to push their claim to the top of the rankings in the final weeks of the campaign, and it was another good chance with the 2026 event.
Also, this year's event was reminiscent of the 2025 edition, when Mehdi Kabbadj won the Men's Physique title. Kabbadj was unable to defend his title in 2026, leaving the ring for the new champion in Santa Cruz.
One final example of the contest's increasing influence was the international presence of athletes from the USA, Iran, Italy, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, and Algeria on the official roster.
Final Thoughts
Yet another exciting weekend of Men's Physique at the highest level was provided in Santa Cruz, CA by the 2026 IFBB Pro League Santa Cruz Pro. Congratulations to Jason Huynh on winning the championship, and to runner-up Hossein Karimi and Alessandro Cavagnola on the podium.
Following that were Mario Stewart and Thomas Kunz. As the 2026 season concludes, the 2026 Santa Cruz Pro proved once again that the IFBB Pro League was truly international in nature and offered one more good matchup for the Men's Physique athletes on the circuit.