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2026 Empro Classic Spain Pro Preview: William Bonac, Sas Heirati, and Behrouz Tabani Headline Stacked Men\u2019s Open Show<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 2026 Empro Classic Spain Pro<\/a><\/strong> is set to take place this weekend and features one of the deepest Men\u2019s Open lineups seen outside of the Olympia<\/a> and Arnold Classic<\/a> this season. With Olympia qualification<\/a> on the line and several established contenders battling for momentum, the event has quickly become one of the most anticipated contests of the summer.<\/p>\n

Leading the field are recent Tsunami Nutrition Pro winner William Bonac<\/a>, 2026 Cali pro champion Sas Heirati<\/a>, and former Dubai Pro winner Behrouz Tabani<\/a>. All three competitors have already built strong r\u00e9sum\u00e9s this season and enter the contest as legitimate title contenders.<\/p>\n

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2026 Empro Classic Spain Pro Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> June 20-21, 2026<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Alicante, Spain<\/p>\n

Division:<\/strong> Men\u2019s Open Bodybuilding<\/p>\n

Olympia Qualification:<\/strong> Winner qualifies for the 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/p>\n

Top Storylines Heading Into The Empro Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n

William Bonac Looks To Continue His Winning Streak<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Veteran star William Bonac<\/a> continues to prove that age is just a number.<\/p>\n

The former Arnold Classic champion<\/a> picked up a victory at the Tsunami Nutrition Pro earlier this month, defeating Sas Heirati in a closely contested battle. Bonac was also the highest Olympia finisher among the top contenders expected in Spain, placing ninth at the 2025 Mr. Olympia<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Despite being in his 40s, Bonac remains one of the most complete bodybuilders in the sport. His trademark density, muscle maturity<\/a>, and polished posing continue to make him a threat whenever he steps on stage.<\/p>\n

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Sas Heirati Continues His Breakout 2026 Season<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Few competitors have been busier than Sas Heirati.<\/p>\n

The British standout already owns victories at the California State Pro and FIBO Pro<\/a> this season and finished runner-up to Bonac at the Tsunami Nutrition Pro. He also impressed with a top-four finish at the Pittsburgh Pro<\/a> against one of the strongest lineups of the year.<\/p>\n

Heirati\u2019s biggest weapon remains his conditioning<\/a>. Time after time he arrives on stage peeled, allowing him to challenge competitors with more size or shape. If he brings his trademark conditioning once again, he could very well leave Spain with another title.<\/p>\n

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Behrouz Tabani Aims To Return To The Winner\u2019s Circle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Behrouz Tabani<\/a> remains one of the most dangerous competitors in the Men\u2019s Open division.<\/p>\n

The Iranian bodybuilder earned one of the biggest wins of his career at the 2025 Dubai Pro, defeating Bonac in a stacked lineup that included several Olympia-caliber athletes. Tabani later made his Olympia debut and finished 11th in the world.<\/p>\n

Known for his dramatic conditioning, small waist, and aesthetic structure, Tabani often draws comparisons to fellow Iranian star Hadi Choopan<\/a>. Recent physique updates<\/a> suggest he is once again bringing elite conditioning into contest week.<\/p>\n

With coach Milos Sarcev<\/a> in his corner, Tabani could be poised for another major victory.<\/p>\n

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William Bonac, Sas Heirati, and Behrouz Tabani Could Deliver One of the Best Men\u2019s Open Battles of the Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unlike some recent contests where a clear favorite emerged before the show, the Empro Classic appears far more difficult to predict.<\/p>\n

Bonac enters with the momentum of a recent victory. Heirati has arguably been the most active and consistent competitor in Men\u2019s Open bodybuilding this season. Tabani possesses the type of conditioning and structure capable of winning any lineup when he is at his best.<\/p>\n

The battle for first place could ultimately come down to who arrives in peak condition on contest day.<\/p>\n

Dark Horses To Watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n