Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea is looking to maintain his current momentum. On March 15, he showed off a ripped physique update ahead of the 2026 Arnold Classic UK, set for March 27-29 in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
After his career-high bronze finish at Olympia, Jacked got right back to work. He dominated the 2025 Romania Pro but still wasn’t finished. He brought an all-time best look to the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio, and defeated Nick Walker and Hadi Choopan for the title. His efforts also resulted in winning a massive $750,000 prize purse.
Despite already qualifying for Olympia, Jacked continues to compete. His sights are set on a second Arnold Classic UK title after winning the honor back in 2022. However, this season, he’ll face a deeper lineup. Fans expect Hadi Choopan to get his revenge after losing to Jacked in Ohio. He also won the Arnold UK event in 2024 and never lost his title on stage.
Beyond Choopan, there’s excitement to see Martin Fitzwater back in action. Fitzwater took fourth place at the Arnold Ohio, but has something to prove after displaying bad sportsmanship onstage. He celebrated Walker’s loss to Jacked, then refused to shake his hand at the awards ceremony. “The Martian” became hostile with fans post-show, which resulted in him losing all of his sponsorships.
Brandon Curry, a former 2019 Mr. Olympia winner, will be in contention. Many believe he was forgotten about at the Arnold Ohio, and deserved to place higher than Fitzwater. The two will have another chance to face off against each other. Despite the stacked roster, it looks like Jacked isn’t short on confidence days out from hitting the stage.
Bodybuilder Andrew Jacked Shows Off Monstrous Physique Update 12 Days from the 2026 Arnold Classic UK
You can find Andrew Jacked’s latest physique update below, where he hits two variations of the most muscular pose:
“Work in progress ! Yesszziirrr !!!” Andrew Jacked shared.
After the last Olympia, public confidence in Jacked has soared. Former four-time Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler not only backed Jacked to win the Arnold Classic, but he emphasized that he had all the tools to claim the Mr. Olympia crown.
Jacked has the chance to clear $1 million in prize earnings this bodybuilding season. Having already earned $750,000 in Ohio, he’ll secure another $250,000 if he wins the UK. He could also prevent other athletes from qualifying for the Mr. Olympia, scheduled for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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