Coach Chris Aceto is taking a look at some of the biggest stars in the IFBB Pro League. On March 31, he discussed Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea and Derek Lunsford securing $1 million in prize earnings. He also questioned whether or not Mike Sommerfeld truly fits the Classic Physique category.
It’s been a lucrative few weeks for Andrew Jacked. At the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio, he brought his strongest package to date, and judges took notice. He defeated Nick Walker in the finals to secure the life-changing $750,000 winner’s purse.
No rest was necessary after the triumph. Jacked jumped into the 2026 Arnold Classic UK and won another $250,000 prize. He joined reigning Olympia champ Derek Lunsford as the latest bodybuilder to clear $1 million in the last 12 months.
Meanwhile, talks have centered around Mike Sommerfeld. He managed to win the Arnold UK after missing the Classic Physique weight cap for the Arnold Ohio. Already, some bodybuilding veterans, like Lee Priest, have insinuated that he doesn’t have a Classic-looking build.
Chris Aceto Talks Andrew Jacked Winning $1 Mil and Whether Mike Sommerfeld has a Classic Physique Look
Speaking during a recent Rx Muscle – Truth in Bodybuilding interview, Aceto reflected on Jacked and Lunsford claiming $1 million in prize earnings over 12 months.
“Yeah, it’s astounding that we’re talking about a million,” said Chris Aceto. “By two different people who have won it in 12 months. It’s changed their lives and other people’s lives, their families’ lives.”
Initially, Jacked considered the 2026 Pittsburgh Pro, but his travel schedule wouldn’t allow him to compete at the event.
“There was some discussion of Andrew trying to do Pittsburgh, as well. It’s a giant payday, it’s a $100 grand, but he had infinite commitments lined up prior to that show. His travel schedule is nuts, starting like yesterday. It’s the Pittsburgh, the Mr. Olympia, and Arnold winner from last year won it last year. It’s the third biggest show there is. An Arnold payday, really.”
As for Sommerfeld, Aceto raised concerns about how Classic he truly looks. He believes the rising star looked more Classic in his last outing compared to the 2025 Mr. Olympia.
“How Classic is he really? People were talking about that, not that people are right. Usually when people talk, sometimes it’s wrong, the herd.
But it was said, oh he’s more like a 212 guy and I thought yeah, he’s kind of a not big enough 212 guy. His legs were a little bit too big last year and it threw the standing relaxed impression off, whereas here they might have been a little smaller, and it works just really well at a lighter body weight for him,” he said. “To be truly a winner in a big show in Classic, balance is a huge impact on what you’re looking at.”
Andrew Jacked has been clear about his future. Looking ahead, he wants a two-man callout with Samson Dauda. He believes the fans deserve to witness the showdown since they both boast similar physique strengths, like stature and symmetry.
Time is running out until the 2026 Mr. Olympia contest. The event is scheduled for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
