The 2025 Musclecontest International Rio Pro was held on September 27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and served as a crucial 2026 Olympia qualifier. This year’s edition featured talent from the Classic Physique division, where Brazil’s finest athletes squared off for the prestigious title.
After an intense round of callouts and tight comparisons, Fabio Junio emerged victorious, showcasing a well-conditioned and symmetrical package that set him apart. With this win, Junio officially qualifies to face the world’s best, including the 2025 Classic Physique Olympia champion, at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
2025 Musclecontest Rio Pro Classic Physique Results
- Winner — Fabio Junio
- Second Place — Rogerio Felizardo
- Third Place — Jhone Jhoninho
- Fourth Place — Manuel Angelo
- Fifth Place — Kenny Moreira
- Sixth Place — Tiago Nunes
- Seventh Place — Victor Bortoletto
- Eighth Place — Daniel Da Matta
- Ninth Place — Fabiano Andrade
- Davi Flex Jr — NS
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2025 Musclecontest Rio Pro Scorecard
| MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE – OPEN | ||||||
| # | NAME | COUNTRY | JUDGING | FINALS | TOTAL | PLACE |
| 8 | Fabio Junio | Brazil | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| 5 | Rogerio Felizardo | Brazil | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| 7 | Jhone Jhoninho | Brazil | 9 | 9 | 3 | |
| 2 | Manuel Angelo | Brazil | 12 | 12 | 4 | |
| 9 | Kenny Moreira | Brazil | 15 | 15 | 5 | |
| 10 | Tiago Nunes | Brazil | 18 | 18 | 6 | |
| 3 | Victor Bortoletto | Brazil | 21 | 21 | 7 | |
| 4 | Daniel Da Matta | Brazil | 24 | 24 | 8 | |
| 1 | Fabiano Andrade | Brazil | 27 | 27 | 9 | |
| 6 | Davi Flex Jr | Brazil | – | – | NS | |
That wraps up the action in Brazil! Fitness Volt congratulates Fabio Junio on his big win and wishes him the best of luck as he prepares to step on the Olympia stage in 2026.
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