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In the year 2025, Hassan Mostafa won the $10,000 Men's Open Division at Shawn Ray's Hawaiian Classic by showing off his very dense and well-defined muscles. James Hollingshead came in second, which was a surprise, ahead of Nathan De Asha. In Classic Physique, Carlos Mendez beat the champion, James Holloway, with great symmetry, and Jessica Williams won the Bikini class.
The criteria for judging put more weight on structural balance than mass, which led to some surprising results in all classes.
Hassan Mostafa won the $10,000 grand prize with a package that mixed very dense muscles with very clear definition. At the same time, James Hollingshead surprised everyone by coming in second, beating Nathan De Asha, who had been the favorite going into the race, and had to settle for third.
Unlike last year, this year's judges put more weight on structure balance than sheer mass when deciding who won. Men who used to compete in the men's physique categories also made an impact. In fact, two former physique athletes made it into the top six in their first Open.
Michelle Thompson beat last year's winner in the Figure category by just two judging points. She showed big improvements in her muscle growth while keeping her feminine lines. The fact that she beat such a strong group shows that she's ready for bigger shows.
In both classes, judges praised balanced bodies over extreme conditioning, which showed how high the standards have risen in women's physique sports. A lot of rivals used this Hawaiian show to start their 2025 seasons, which set the tone for the upcoming national qualifiers.
There is still a lot of talk about this result in the professional bodybuilding world. Shawn Ray himself said that Mendez "brought the complete package" to Hiroshima. Derek Wright, who came in third place, and Marcus Chen, who came in fourth, were also well-known athletes in the division.
Both of them did great vacuum moves that paid homage to the style of the classic era.
The event results showed once more why the Hawaiian Classic is still one of the most unpredictable and exciting pro qualifiers in bodybuilding.
Backstage, the athletes were tense as they practiced their last poses. They knew that the breakdown of scores would show who got closer to a spot at bodybuilding's biggest and best event. This year, a high number of people entered the pro/am divisions, and the Hawaiian Classic was a key chance to qualify.
A lot of athletes who were close to qualifying put on their best shows because they knew this race could be their last chance to get the points they needed for the 2025 Olympia stage.
Amber Williams, the women's figure winner, was great at both working out and being on stage. She had balanced muscle tone without giving up her femininity. She moved from one pose to another with amazing fluidity, which set her apart from other contestants.
Marcus Chen's vacuum pose in Classic Physique showed how to combine old-school training with modern mass. Sophia Martin, the winner in the bikini contest, did a great job with her presentation. She kept the judges' attention by making small changes to how she posed that showed off her strengths and downplayed her flaws.
The criteria for judging put more weight on structural balance than mass, which led to some surprising results in all classes.
Results and Analysis for the Men's Open Division
The Men's Open class at Shawn Ray's Hawaiian Classic was marked by a number of shocking upsets this year. The official scorecards showed that fitness was a big factor in how the judges decided the winners. Many favorites failed because they couldn't keep the water in their bodies.Hassan Mostafa won the $10,000 grand prize with a package that mixed very dense muscles with very clear definition. At the same time, James Hollingshead surprised everyone by coming in second, beating Nathan De Asha, who had been the favorite going into the race, and had to settle for third.
Unlike last year, this year's judges put more weight on structure balance than sheer mass when deciding who won. Men who used to compete in the men's physique categories also made an impact. In fact, two former physique athletes made it into the top six in their first Open.
Women's Figure and Bikini Competition Highlights
At this year's Hawaiian Classic, the women's divisions had an amazing range of ability, and record numbers of competitors came out for both the Figure and Bikini categories. Jessica Williams won the women's bikini class. Her perfect proportions and confident stage presence earned her important Olympia qualification points.Michelle Thompson beat last year's winner in the Figure category by just two judging points. She showed big improvements in her muscle growth while keeping her feminine lines. The fact that she beat such a strong group shows that she's ready for bigger shows.
In both classes, judges praised balanced bodies over extreme conditioning, which showed how high the standards have risen in women's physique sports. A lot of rivals used this Hawaiian show to start their 2025 seasons, which set the tone for the upcoming national qualifiers.
Major Upsets and a Classic Physique Showdown
Many people thought the Classic Physique division would have an obvious winner. Still, Carlos Mendez beat the defending champion, James Holloway, in what may have been the biggest surprise of the whole 2025 Hawaiian Classic. Mendez's perfect posing routine wowed both the judges and the crowd, showing how much his symmetry and stage presence had improved.There is still a lot of talk about this result in the professional bodybuilding world. Shawn Ray himself said that Mendez "brought the complete package" to Hiroshima. Derek Wright, who came in third place, and Marcus Chen, who came in fourth, were also well-known athletes in the division.
Both of them did great vacuum moves that paid homage to the style of the classic era.
The event results showed once more why the Hawaiian Classic is still one of the most unpredictable and exciting pro qualifiers in bodybuilding.
212 Division Competing to Get into Olympia
As the last day of the 2025 Hawaiian Classic approached, the Men's Open Division became more competitive as athletes fought hard for the highly sought-after Olympia entry points. The IFBB Pro League showdown in Honolulu was more intense than ever because participants knew how important this event was in the qualification process.Backstage, the athletes were tense as they practiced their last poses. They knew that the breakdown of scores would show who got closer to a spot at bodybuilding's biggest and best event. This year, a high number of people entered the pro/am divisions, and the Hawaiian Classic was a key chance to qualify.
A lot of athletes who were close to qualifying put on their best shows because they knew this race could be their last chance to get the points they needed for the 2025 Olympia stage.
Top Performance in Conditioning and Presentation
At the 2025 Hawaiian Classic, some athletes stood out because they trained exceptionally well and presented themselves with confidence. Men's Open winner Luis Rodriguez had the best package. He showed paper-thin skin and displayed deep separation in every muscle group. His thigh striations stood out and drew attention during prejudging.Amber Williams, the women's figure winner, was great at both working out and being on stage. She had balanced muscle tone without giving up her femininity. She moved from one pose to another with amazing fluidity, which set her apart from other contestants.
Marcus Chen's vacuum pose in Classic Physique showed how to combine old-school training with modern mass. Sophia Martin, the winner in the bikini contest, did a great job with her presentation. She kept the judges' attention by making small changes to how she posed that showed off her strengths and downplayed her flaws.
