Sasan Heirati kept his 2026 season rolling in Anaheim, California, winning the Men’s Open title at the 2026 IFBB California State Pro on May 23.
The California State Pro served as a 2026 Mr. Olympia qualifier for Men’s Open Bodybuilding. Heirati took first place ahead of Wellington Baptista, Lucas Carroll, and Patrick Moore in a 14-man lineup.
The UK standout has built momentum with a mix of size, shape, and improved conditioning while battling some of the busiest names in the division.
2026 California State Pro Results and Division Winner
- Men’s Open Bodybuilding: Sasan Heirati
Men’s Open Bodybuilding
Winner — Sasan Heirati
Second Place — Wellington Baptista
Third Place — Lucas Carroll
Fourth Place — Patrick Moore
Fifth Place — Eric Janicki
Sixth Place — Dorian Haywood
Seventh Place — Andy Scott
Eighth Place — Walter Martin
Ninth Place — Chris Jones
Tenth Place — Roy Evans
Eleventh Place — Nathan Dandridge
Twelfth Place — Emmanuel Longoria
Thirteenth Place — Christopher Knox
Fourteenth Place — Phillip Chiero
Sasan Heirati’s 2026 Season So Far
- April 17, 2026: 2026 IFBB FIBO Pro Championships — Men’s Bodybuilding, 1st place
- May 17, 2026: 2026 IFBB Pittsburgh Pro — Men’s Bodybuilding, 4th place
- May 23, 2026: 2026 IFBB California State Pro — Men’s Bodybuilding, 1st place
The quick turnaround mattered. Pittsburgh’s lineup was one of the deeper early-season tests, shortly after the 2026 New York Pro helped set the tone for the spring schedule. Heirati jumped right back in and converted in Anaheim.
2026 California State Pro Official Scorecard
| Place | Competitor | Country | Judging | Finals | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sasan Heirati | UK | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| 2 | Wellington Baptista | Brazil | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 3 | Lucas Carroll | USA | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 4 | Patrick Moore | USA | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 5 | Eric Janicki | USA | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 6 | Dorian Haywood | USA | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 7 | Andy Scott | UK | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| 8 | Walter Martin | USA | 41 | 41 | 82 |
| 9 | Chris Jones | USA | 44 | 44 | 88 |
| 10 | Roy Evans | USA | 51 | 50 | 101 |
| 11 | Nathan Dandridge | USA | 56 | 56 | 112 |
| 12 | Emmanuel Longoria | Mexico | 59 | 58 | 117 |
| 13 | Christopher Knox | USA | 65 | 65 | 130 |
| 14 | Phillip Chiero | USA | 70 | 70 | 140 |
The win puts Heirati back in the center of the Men’s Open conversation as the 2026 Olympia qualification season heats up.
Featured image via @sas_heirati on Instagram.
