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🏆 Ali Bilal – Arnold Classic 2025 Men’s Physique Champion 📖 Biography Ali Bilal , also known as Fakir Mohammad, is a professional Afghan bodybuilder. Born in Afghanistan, he started his athletic career playing cricket at the age of six before transitioning to boxing and karate. His interest in bodybuilding developed after moving to Europe, where he quickly climbed the ranks in amateur and professional competitions. 📊 Statistics Age: 25 years Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) Weight: 77 - 84 kg (170 - 185 lbs) Chest Size: 48 inches Arm Size: 20 inches Waist Size: 29 inches 🏅 Achievements Year Competition Placement 2025 Arnold Classic Men’s Physique 🥇 1st 2022 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Physique 🥇 1st 2022 Mr. Big Evolution Portugal Men’s Physique 🥈 2nd 2022 Empro Classic Pro Men’s Physique 🥇 1st 2022 Sheru Classic Italy Men’s Physique ...

🏆 Arnold Classic 2025 Results – The Champions Crowned! The Arnold Classic 2025 delivered an unforgettable show, featuring outstanding performances in the Men’s Physique, Classic Physique, and Open Bodybuilding categories. Here’s a detailed breakdown of this year’s champions! 🥇 Men’s Physique 🏅 Position 🏋️‍♂️ Athlete 🌍 Country 💰 Prize Money (Estimated) 1️⃣ Ali Bilal 🇦🇫 Afghanistan $10,000 2️⃣ Erin Banks 🇺🇸 USA $6,000 3️⃣ Diogo Montenegro 🇧🇷 Brazil $4,000 4️⃣ Emmanuel Costa 🇧🇷 Brazil $2,000 5️⃣ Alessandro Cavagnola 🇮🇹 Italy $1,500 💪 Classic Physique 🏅 Position 🏋️‍♂️ Athlete 🌍 Country 💰 Prize Money (Estimated) 1️⃣ Mike Sommerfeld 🇩🇪 Germany $60,000 2️⃣ Logan Franklin 🇺🇸 USA $30,000 3️⃣ Matthew Greggo 🇺🇸 USA $15,000 4️⃣ Michael Daboul 🇬🇧 UK $7,500 5️⃣ Wesley Vissers 🇳🇱 Netherlands $4,000 🔥 Conclusion The 2025 Arnold Classic showcased elite performances and fier...

Here is the list of qualities in the Open, Classic Physique and Mens Physique categories for the Arnold Classic 2025, which will be held from 28 February to 02 March. Open Arnold Classic Samson DAUDA Derek LUNSFORD Chinedu OBIEKEA Willaim BONAC Akim WILLIAMS Bradon CURRY Carlos THOMAS JR Patrick MOORE Justin RODRIGUEZ Shaun CLARIDA James HOLLINGSHEAD Husameddin ELISAWI Classic Physique Wesley VISSERS Mike SOMMERFELD Michael DABOUL Adejoh Franklyn AUDU Gabriel ZANCANELLI Ji Hoon BANG Junior JAVORSKI Logan FRANKLIN Lucas FUNK Osmar ALANIS Matthew GRECCO JEREMIAH WILLIES MENS Physique Diogo MONTENEGRO Erin BANKS Ali BILAL Emmanuel COSTA Victor CHAVES Alessandro CAVAGNOLA Dmytro VOIEVODCHUK Guilherme CUALBERTO Jason HUYNH Rafael OLIVEIRA Rhyan CLARK Sidy POUYE

Here are the male winners of the Mr Olympia 2024 competition in the Open, Classic and Men phyisique categories. Open category 1. Samson Dauda  - UK - 600 000 $ 2. Hadi Choopman - Iran -250 000 $ 3. Derek Lunsford  - USA- 100 000 $ Classic physique 1. Chris Bumstead aka CBUM - CA -  50 000 $ 2. Mike Sommerfeld Germany - 20 000 $ 3. Urs Kalecinski - Germany - 12 000 $ 4. Ramon Queiroz - Brazil 5. Breon Ansley - USA Men's Physique 1. Rayan Terry - UK - 50 000 $ 2. Ali Bilal - Afghanistan - 20 000 $ 3. Erin Banks - USA - 12 000 $

Losing fat while preserving muscle mass can be challenging, but with the right approach, it’s absolutely doable! Here are the 5 key principles to achieve this goal 👇 1️⃣ Eat Enough Protein 🍗🥚 🔹 Protein is essential for muscle retention . 🔹 Aim for 2g of protein per kg of body weight to prevent muscle breakdown. 🔹 Choose lean and whole-food sources : chicken, fish, eggs, legumes, tofu, Greek yogurt. 📌 Pro tip: Include protein in every meal to keep hunger in check and enhance recovery! 2️⃣ Do Cardio... But Smartly! 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ ✅ Moderate cardio (brisk walking, cycling) = 🔥 burns fat without harming muscle ✅ HIIT (high-intensity intervals) = 🚀 boosts metabolism and preserves muscle mass 💡 Avoid excessive steady-state cardio (over 45 min), as it can lead to muscle loss! 3️⃣ Prioritize Strength Training 🏋️‍♂️🎯 🏆 Lifting weights is the best way to maintain muscle mass! 🔠 Aim for 3-5 sessions per w...

Wesley Vissers won the Arnold Classic 2024 in the Classic Physique division. The Dutchman beat Brazilian Ramon Dino . Born in 1993, Vissers is 1.88 m tall and weighs between 98kg (in contest) and 104kg ( off-season). Could he be a challenger to Chris Bumstead at Mr. Olympia 2024 in October in Las Vegas for the sixtieth edition of bodybuilding's most prestigious competition? ↑

Ramon Dino came second this year in March 2024 at the Arnold Classic in the Classic physique category to Wesley Wissers . A few months earlier, he came second at Mr Olympia to Canadian Cbumaka Chris Bumstead . Ramon has an incredible physique, and is a bodybuilder completely dedicated to his sport. Does he finally deserve the top spot on the podium?

The fight between the Russian and the American at UFC 302 is scheduled for June 01, 2024. It will be the first time Islam and Dustin meet in the octagon. The two fighters will square off for the championship title in the lightweight division . Dustin Poirier last fought on March 09, 20204 at UFC 299, where he defeated Frenchman Benoit Saint Denis by KO in the second round and after 02:32. Makhachev last fought in 2023, at UFC 294, against Australian Alexander Volkanoski . A victory by KO (kicks to the head) in the first round after 3 minutes of fighting. Makhachev versus Poirier , a great match-up. Who are you betting on?

American Jamahal Hill will meet compatriot Khalil Rountree at UFC 303 on June 29, 2024 in the light heavyweight division. The same night that McGrecor and Chandler will also meet.  Hill is coming off a knockout loss to Alex Pereira at the UFC 300 event on April 14th, 2024. Attribute Jamahal Hill Khalil Rountree Date of Birth May 19, 1991 February 6, 1990 Height 1.93 m 1.85 m Weight 93 kg 92.5 kg Category Light Heavyweight Light Heavyweight Wins 12 13 Losses 2 5 No Contests 1 1

UFC head Dana White announced on Saturday April 14 at UFC 300 that McGregor would make his return to the Octagon on Saturday June 29, 2024 at UFC 303, in -77kg division. It will be the Irishman's big comeback three years after his loss to Dustin Poirier and his broken leg.