Classic Physique and Men’s Physique competitions will take place in Brazil.
Last updated on August 22nd, 2025
Fortaleza, Brazil, will be the host site of the 2025 Musclecontest Experience Pro during the weekend of Aug. 22-24. This IFBB Pro League-sanctioned show will feature 2025 Olympia Weekend qualifying contests for the Classic Physique and Men’s Physique divisions.
The winners of each competition will represent their category at the Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, from Oct. 9 to 12. If the winner has already qualified, no qualification will be awarded.
2025 Musclecontest Experience Pro Rosters
23 athletes will take the stage across both divisions. The lineups for both contests are below, as shown on the IFBB Pro League website.
Classic Physique
- Manuel Angelo (Brazil)
- Daniel Bin Gemignani (Brazil)
- Everson Costa Melo (Brazil)
- Breno Roberto Eleuterio Pereira (Brazil)
- Roberto Gomes (Brazil)
- Jhone Jhoninho (Brazil)
- Mateus Lopes (Brazil)
- Ramon Freire O Tiozao (Brazil)
- Gabriel Pereira (Brazil)
- Lucas Silva (Brazil)
- Zardo Zardo (Brazil)
Men’s Physique
- Michel Barros (Brazil)
- Gildevan Batista Dos Santos (Brazil)
- Gabriel Coelho (Brazil)
- Rei Cunha (Brazil)
- Dilson Espindola (Brazil)
- Lucas Fonseca (Brazil)
- Tarcio Pimentel (Brazil)
- Arthur Pontes (Brazil)
- Paulo Ricardo (Brazil)
- Tadeu Veras (Brazil)
- Vincius Mateus Viera Lima (Brazil)
- Lucas Viudes (Brazil)
Men’s Physique Athletes to Watch
There isn’t a frontrunner going into the Men’s Physique contest, but these three will likely be in the first callout from the judges.
Lucas Viudes
Lucas Viudes, the 2025 Mexico Grand Battle Pro champion, already qualified for the Men’s Physique Olympia. He could use this contest to gauge his progress leading to the Olympia. If he wins, he blocks the Olympia qualification that would otherwise be awarded to the winner. Even if he loses, his Olympia spot is not at risk.
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima
Vinicius Mateus Viera Lima knows what it is like to stand victorious center stage. His most recent pro win came at the 2024 Musclecontest Brasilia Pro. He was on the Olympia stage in 2023 but did not compete in the 2024 Olympia. This show is his 2025 season debut.
Dilson Espindola
Dilson Espindola, who made his pro debut in July, earned silver at the 2025 Musclecontest Brazil Pro. With two Olympia-caliber opponents in the lineup, this contest gives him a chance to prove he is a star in the making..
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