BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - Global elite bodybuilders competed in Birmingham over March 27-29 at the 2026 Arnold Classic UK, marking a pivotal moment on the road to Mr. Olympia. Former kickboxer Andrew Jacked dominated the Men’s Open category, securing first place and adding $250,000 to his recent $750,000 Arnold U.S. victory.
Jacked signaled intentions to challenge reigning champion Derek Lunsford and 2025 winner Samson Dauda. “Get ready guys, we’re gonna spice things up!” he declared.
Other division winners included:
Men’s Classic Physique: Mike Sommerfeld Men’s Physique: Vitor Chaves Men’s Wheelchair: James Berger Women’s Bikini: Ashlyn Little Women’s Fitness: Michelle Fredua-Mensah Women’s Wellness: Rayane Fogal
Winners in Men’s Open, Wheelchair, and Fitness earned direct qualification to the 2026 Mr. Olympia under updated IFBB Pro League rules.