2025 Arnold Classic South America Bodybuilding Official Results

The 2025 Arnold Classic South America took place from April 4-6 in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of the Arnold Sports Festival. Over the course of the three-day event, various competitions were held. However, the Men’s Open bodybuilding contest stood out as the event’s main highlight.

Vitalii Ugolnikov, known as Good Vito, showcased his best-ever physique. As a result, he claimed the top spot. Notably, after finishing in the top three last year, Ugolnikov made significant improvements. Consequently, these adjustments helped him win and secure a spot at the 2025 Mr. Olympia.

Initially, Ugolnikov gained recognition in the IFBB Elite Pro League, where he spent much of his career. Then, in December 2021, he switched to the NPC with the goal of earning his Pro Card. This decision soon paid off when he dominated the Musclecontest Fit Pira in November 2022. Following that victory, he competed at nationals and triumphed once again in the Superheavyweight division.

Finally, the results from the show have now been officially released. Moreover, a complete breakdown and the official scorecard are available below through Colosseum Strength.

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2025 Arnold Classic South America Breakdown

Men’s Open Results

🥇 Vitalii “Good Vito” Ugolnikov – Brazil
🥈 Leandro Sencini Peres – Brazil
🥉 Marcelo Pedro Da Cruz – Brazil
4. Andre Carlao – Brazil
5. Catiano Foscarini – Brazil
6. David Silva – Brazil
7. Edu Rodriguez – Paraguay
8. Luis Gustavo Vaucher Souto – Brazil
9. Guilherme Abomai – Brazil

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The 2025 Arnold Classic South America took place in Sao Paulo, Brazil, showcasing some of the best in bodybuilding. Vitalii “Good Vito” Ugolnikov took first place, impressing the judges with his physique. As a result, he earned a spot at the 2025 Olympia, solidifying his status in the sport.

Leandro Sencini Peres secured second place with a remarkable performance. His conditioning and symmetry earned high praise but were not enough to surpass Ugolnikov. Meanwhile, Marcelo Pedro Da Cruz finished third, showing off a strong, balanced physique.

Additionally, Andre Carlao and Catiano Foscarini placed fourth and fifth, respectively. Both athletes demonstrated impressive muscle mass and stage presence. However, they could not match the dominance of the top three competitors.

2025 Arnold Classic South America Official Scorecard

MEN’S BODYBUILDING – OPEN

#	NAME	COUNTRY	JUDGING	FINALS	TOTAL	PLACE
8	Vitalii Ugolnikov	Brazil	3	3	6	1
6	Leandro Sencini Peres	Brazil	6	6	12	2
3	Marcelo Pedro Da Cruz	Brazil	9	9	18	3
2	Andre Carlao	Brazil	12	12	24	4
4	Catiano Foscarini	Brazil	15	15	30	5
7	David Silva	Brazil	18	18	36	6
5	Edu Rodriguez	Paraguay	21	21	42	7
9	Luis Gustavo Vaucher Souto	Brazil	24	24	48	8
1	Guilherme Abomai	Brazil	27	27	54	9

The official scorecard from the event highlighted Ugolnikov’s clear victory. He accumulated a total of 6 points, which secured him the top spot. His balance of size and conditioning was unmatched.

Sencini Peres earned 12 points, landing him in second place. His muscular definition was outstanding, but it wasn’t enough to challenge Ugolnikov. Da Cruz followed with 18 points, finishing in third with an impressive display of symmetry.

Meanwhile, Carlao and Foscarini finished fourth and fifth with 24 and 30 points, respectively. Both competitors showcased their strength and definition. Still, they were not able to break into the top three.

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Overview

The 2025 Arnold Classic South America took place from April 4-6 in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of the Arnold Sports Festival. Vitalii “Good Vito” Ugolnikov claimed the Men’s Open title with his best-ever physique, earning a spot at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. After finishing in the top three last year, Ugolnikov made notable improvements, which ultimately led to his victory. Initially, he gained recognition in the IFBB Elite Pro League. Then, he switched to the NPC in 2021, hoping to reach the next level. Consequently, his decision paid off when he dominated the Musclecontest Fit Pira in 2022. Following that, he triumphed once again at nationals, securing another win in the Superheavyweight division.

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