Wesley Vissers is already mapping out his 2027 bodybuilding season. In an October 15 video, “The Dutch Oak” confirmed his entries for the upcoming Arnold Classic Ohio and UK contests. He also explained why he thought he edged out Ramon ‘Dino’ Queiroz on the Mr. Olympia stage.
After skipping the Olympia in 2025, Vissers was determined to make up for lost time. While away, he focused on building his legs to match his dominant upper body. He returned at the 2026 Arnold Classic and secured his second crown thanks to those improvements, but wanted more reps under the stage lights. A week later, he picked up another victory at Fouad Abiad’s Detroit Pro.
In his next stop, Vissers earned silver against Mike Sommerfeld at the Arnold Classic UK event. The setback gave him the fuel to push Olympia preparations to new heights. Holding his own in Vegas, Vissers finished in fourth place, but thought he deserved a spot on the podium.
Wesley Vissers Announces 2027 Arnold Classic Ohio & UK Entries, Says He Had Ramon Dino Beat in Vegas
During the Beyond the Stage TV interview, Vissers was open about his contest plans for 2027:
“Arnold Classic Ohio, Arnold UK, those are both 100% confirmed for your 2027 calendar, is that right?” asks Suki Hayer.
“Yes, that’s right,” said Vissers.
He said he would have competed at the Detroit Pro if it landed on the same day as in 2026.
“I honestly would have done Detroit if it was again the same date. That’s just so easy to do, you just drive from Columbus to Detroit and you get it done,” he said. “But, given what is smart to do regarding the dates, I think that will be smart, otherwise there would not be a chance for me to be better.”
According to the rising star, even if he’s at his best for both Arnold shows, he needs time to improve for the Olympia.
“Even if I’m at my very best at the Arnold Ohio and UK, it’s like, okay, this guy won both shows, and he’s going to be a real threat at Olympia; you still have to make improvements for the Olympia. They always want to see improvements.”
After reviewing the Olympia footage, Vissers thought he clearly beat Ramon Dino. He noted that the former champ might have taken the abs and thighs and side chest poses from him.
“Yes, I honestly do [think I beat Ramon Dino]. I looked at every single pose. Just kind of like Tyler mentioned as well, I just can’t see me losing any of the poses except the abs and thighs because of the waist dimensions, let’s just say, which is genetically determined.”
“I know for myself that the abs and thighs is a pose that’s very difficult for me to win but the rest, are all poses that are influenced heavily by putting on muscle, by putting in the work, which I’ve done. Some poses I really overtake him by quite a lot, like the front double biceps and the back double biceps, for example, and also the favorite Classic pose. The side chest is a little closer because my leg width from the side can be a little better because I’m so top-heavy as well.”
Before stepping onstage in Vegas, Vissers correctly predicted that he’d be in the first callout. He also believes that he has the tools to win the Classic Physique Olympia within the next three years. Fans won’t have to wait long to see him at the Arnold Classic, where he’ll have a shot to rematch Ramon Dino.
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