Chinedu Andrew “Jacked” Obiekea has become quite possibly the most talked about bodybuilder of our time after his phenomenal victory at the 2026 Arnold Classic in Ohio. However, after defeating Nick Walker in a close contest and taking home a check for $750,000, he is not about to let up. He already has his eyes and full attention on the upcoming Arnold Classic UK, which takes place March 27-29, 2026.
At a recent seminar after the Arnold Classic in Ohio, Jacked spoke about his “ultimate mind set” and his plan to dominate on British soil as well.
Confidence ahead of the Arnold Classic UK
Andrew is flying to Birmingham, UK with a clear goal and complete peace of mind. There is an incredible sense of confidence in his words.
“It’s done. The itinerary, the tickets, everything is booked. It’s just waiting for me to arrive,” Jacked said of the upcoming competition. “I’m going to be respectful to the others – I’m not going to outright say I’m going to kick their ass, but I’m just going to show up, take the win and that’s it.”
If he manages to capture gold in the UK as well, he could earn more than $1 million in prize money in just one month.
A surprise boost from Nick Walker
Prior to the Ohio race, there was speculation as to whether Jacked, after his third place finish at last year’s Olympia, would be able to challenge Hadi Choopan this year. In the end, however, it turned out that his biggest obstacle to the title was not the “Persian Wolf” but “Mutant” Nick Walker, who wanted to fix his appetite after his sixth place at last year’s Olympia.
Although the battle on the stage went in Jacked’s favour, Andrew surprisingly admitted that it was Walker who helped him to his current dominance.
“Nick is actually one of the people who pushed me to this point. I remember him telling me one time that once I get my shit together, I’ll become a totally dominant force,” Jacked revealed. “Since then, whenever we’re on stage together, he oozes a huge positivity. He gave me exactly the boost I needed.”
Ultimate Mindset.
What makes Andrew Jacked such a dangerous opponent for the rest of the Men’s Open category? His philosophy is simple: he doesn’t focus on others, but only on his own progress.
“I never chase any other person. I only chase the guy I look at in the mirror – and that’s me. That’s the ultimate mindset,” he explained his approach. “I don’t know what other people are struggling with or how they train. I have to face myself and overcome my own limits to stand on stage alongside these guys.”
The results of this year’s Arnold Classic have completely shuffled the cards in professional bodybuilding. This will make predictions for this year’s Mr. Olympia more difficult than ever, as Andrew Jacked is clearly getting into absolute lifetime form.
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