Mr. Big Evolution Pro 2025 | Josef Květoň outside the top 5

Portugal's Estoril hosted one of Europe's most anticipated shows of the year, the Mr. Big Evolution Pro 2025, on July 6. It was a crucial, and for many, the last opportunity for bodybuilders from around the world to fight for a ticket to the famous Mr. Olympia stage. The atmosphere was electrifying and each of the nine professional categories brought unique stories, thrilling battles and ultimately deserved winners. Let's take a closer look at the action in each.

Men's Open.

The most watched category of the evening, the Men's Open, promised an epic clash between defending champion Nathan De Asha and Colombian phenom Rubiel "Neckzilla" Mosquera. And this fight did not disappoint. Mosquera, freshly invigorated by his victory at the Flex Weekend Pro in Italy, brought an incredible combination of massive muscle mass and improved finishing sharpness to the stage. He looked every inch the true monster, uncompromising in his pursuit of his goal. Although De Asha showed his usual quality and symmetry, it wasn't enough this time against Mosquera's sheer dominance of volume and improved form. As a result, Mosquera not only took home a cheque for $15,000, but more importantly confirmed his status as one of the most dangerous rookies on the circuit and sent a clear message towards Olympia.

Special Focus.

Czech bodybuilding had a big iron in the fire - Josef Kveton, who showed tremendous consistency and constant improvement this season. After a great 5th place at the prestigious FIBO Pro and 4th place at the Flex Pro in Italy, hopes were high for another great result in Portugal. Josef brought his typical tall and imposing physique full of muscle to the stage. His presence on the stand was unmissable, but in the end he took 6th place.

Top 5

Men's 212 Bodybuilding.

There was some very strong competition in the under 212lb category. The Spanish favourite Jose Maria Mete Bueriberi was the winner in the end. This popular bodybuilder, known as "Madelman", showed a balanced physique with excellent muscle quality and maturity, earning him a clear victory and a ticket to Las Vegas. He left behind strong opponents like Nasser Mohammad of Kuwait.

Classic Physique: Brazilian elegance wins

The Classic Physique category saw a spectacular debut for Brazilian Horse Marcello. His physique embodied exactly what one looks for in this division - the aesthetics of the golden era of bodybuilding, narrow waist, broad shoulders and perfect posing. In a strong competition that included names like Fabian Mayr from Austria, Marcello was able to dominate and deservedly take the win.

Men's Physique.

The Men's Physique division brought great joy to the home fans. The winner was Portugal's Elton Pinto Mota. His symmetrical, chiseled physique and professional presentation were exactly what the judges were looking for. His victory was a celebration of domestic success on this international stage.

Women's Bodybuilding.

Women's bodybuilding had a clear queen. She was Alcione Santos Barreto from Brazil. Her combination of muscle mass, hardness and femininity was absolutely dominant. She exuded strength and confidence from the stage, which rightfully secured her first place.

Figure.

In the Figure category, where the X-shape, muscle tone and overall elegance are the main factors, the winner was German Denise Zwinger-Tynek. Her precise preparation and flawless presentation earned her top honours and qualification for the Figure Olympia.

Bikini: Turkish beauty at its peak

Traditionally, the most populous Bikini category had a winner from Turkey. Gulsah Gorgulu wowed the judges with her perfect figure, charm and stage presence. She managed to stand out in the huge competition and show that she is one of the absolute world's best.

Women's Physique.

The Women's Physique division offered a dramatic battle from which Julia Glazycheva of Russia emerged victorious. Her duel with Germany's Anna-Lena Prinz was the highlight of the evening. Glazycheva ultimately convinced the judges with a better combination of muscle development, hardness and aesthetics, securing her qualification for the Olympia.

Wellness.

In the youngest professional division of Wellness, which emphasizes lower body development, American Alexis Nicole won. Her dominant legs and glutes, combined with a narrow waist, were exactly what defines this category. Her victory was clear and well deserved.

Source:FitnessVolt