IFBB Phoenix Pro Figure & Bikini Prejudging Recap


The IFBB Figure and Bikini pros took the stage in Mesa, Arizona and battled it out at one of the last shows before the 2011 Olympia. There were a few surprises this morning but when the dust settles in the desert it will be Candice Keene and Dianna Dahlgren on top.

In Bikini look for Dianna Dahlgren to capture her second title of her career. She was fourth in Dallas but many people had her winning. It looks like the judges agreed with the audience and press this time around and I have her a lock for first. The two surprises of the show come in the way of second and third place. It looks like Cristina Vujnich will be in the runner-up position and Christina Vargas taking third. Now this could change but both looked like they were in position to head to the 2011 Olympia. Roya Tehrani and Julianna Daniell will battle for the remaining top spots. Julianna was a little off her best but she still looked stunning. Roya made her pro debut and should finish in the top 5 but a top three spot will be tough. Jennifer Dietrick looks to be a lock for 6th.

The figure division it was no question, at least in my opinion, that Candice Keene will leave with another pro victory. She had the shape and conditioning that bestest the field of 29 IFBB Figure Pros. Jami DeBenard and Alea Suarez look to be gunning for second and third. They are definitely in the top 5 but where they will finish is a crap shoot. I’d probably go Alea in second and Jami in third. Heather Dees was in the middle but was moved to the outside. I’d have her fifth based on where the judges positioned her. The surprise, to some, in Figure was Felicia Romero. Many felt she would be the figure queen here but she was way off her best. I’m not trying to sound harsh as I like Felicia however I wouldn’t have her in the top six. I thought her suit bottom cut wasn’t flattering, her tan was off and overall conditioning was lacking. I think the judges will have her in fourth but that’s a bit generous from my stand point. Rounding out the top six will be Alicia “Smiley” Harris. Alicia wasn’t 100% but she was close. I would have her in the hunt for the top three but it looks like she could be 5 or 6th tonight.

Follow twitter.com/musclePhone for live updates throughout the show. See ya there! Showtime starts at 6pm Arizona time.






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