Mehdi Kabbadj has won the 2025 Santa Cruz Pro Championship. Kabbadj was one of 27 IFBB Pro League Men’s Physique athletes in the lineup for this contest in Santa Cruz, CA, on Saturday, Sept. 23, and emerged victorious. Thanks to this win, he is now qualified to compete in the 2025 Men’s Physique Olympia, a part of the 2025 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV, on Oct. 9-12.
2025 Santa Cruz Pro Results
- Mehdi Kabbadj (Morocco)
- Austin Witty (USA)
- Miles Mann (USA)
- Donald Dudley (USA)
- Zahid Sahak (USA)
- Bradley Hatfield (USA)
- Vinny Bell (USA)
- Vuk Mitic (USA)
- Manny Andara (USA)
- Erick Espana (USA)
- Lee Adams (USA)
- Thomas Miller (USA)
- Francisco Rodriguez (USA)
- Sage Caces (USA)
- Brandon Newman (USA)
Tied for 16th
- Jun Arriola (USA)
- Paolo Esteban (USA)
- Jamal Hill (USA)
- Chandler Knight (USA)
- Kobi Luangraj (USA)
- Paul Mateoc (USA)
- Ricci Maynard (USA)
- Wilfredo Neira (USA)
- Nick Purtscher (USA)
- Juliano Quimson (USA)
- Brian Thomas (USA)
- Jabbaar Tobios (USA)
Winner — Mehdi Kabbadj
Kabbadj was the unanimous winner on the scorecards, including that of head judge Sandy Williamson. Kabbadj’s experience and symmetry helped him score the win in Santa Cruz, marking the seventh pro victory of his career.
Second Place — Austin Witty
Witty looked even better in this show than at the 2025 Texas Pro, where he ranked sixth. He has until Sept. 14, 2025, to win a pro show to earn a spot on the 2025 Olympia stage.
Third Place — Miles Mann
Mann is a sophomore pro. This was his first podium finish in the pro ranks. The 2023 NPC Universe winner has not announced his next show, but he established himself as a threat for future gold.
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