The 2026 Mr. Olympia takes place in three weeks, and bodybuilders have bold opinions on who might emerge victorious. In a September 3 video, Guy Cisternino and Seth Feroce revealed their top five Men’s Open predictions ahead of the contest.
In 2025, Derek Lunsford ran the table, completing his coveted ‘Triple Crown‘ goal. He won the Arnold Classic against Samson Dauda, beat Nick Walker in Pittsburgh, and capped off the season by reclaiming the Sandow trophy.
Lunsford pushed for more size and detail in the off-season, while his rivals took a different route. Andrew Jacked kept busy, competing at the Romania Pro, 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio, and UK events. He went 3-0, making him one of Lunsford’s biggest threats on the Olympia stage. They had a fiery exchange during the annual Olympia Battle workout, where Lunsford stressed that Jacked would never win the Olympia title as long as he was around.
Recently, Hadi Choopan announced his withdrawal from the Olympia. He put an end to preparations after struggling with visa and travel issues. Having finished runner-up at the event for the last three years, it leaves room for new blood to make statements in Vegas.
Guy Cisternino and Seth Feroce Give Top Men’s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Find their picks from the YouTube video below:
Guy Cisternino
- Winner — Nick Walker
- Second Place — Samson Dauda
- Third Place — Derek Lunsford
- Fourth Place — Andrew Jacked
- Fifth Place — Martin Fitzwater
Seth Feroce
- Winner — Samson Dauda
- Second Place — Derek Lunsford
- Third Place — Nick Walker
- Fourth Place — Andrew Jacked
- Fifth Place — Martin Fitzwater
With ‘The Persian Wolf’ sidelined, Nick Walker might benefit most. His stock rose after he claimed silver behind Jacked at the 2026 Arnold Classic. “The Mutant” went on to earn his Olympia qualification with a dominant victory at the Tampa Pro.
While some believe every athlete has to be ‘off’ for Walker to win, he disagrees, as does Guy Cisternino. Walker recently claimed that even if his rivals bring their 100% best, he’ll still leave Sin City as the new Mr. Olympia champion.
Other contenders have opportunities to shine, including Martin Fitzwater, who last took fourth at the Arnold Classic UK. The 2026 Mr. Olympia won’t disappoint and takes place from September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fitness Volt will have live coverage of the action!
