2026 Arnold Classic UK Full Bodybuilding Preview & Lineups

By Greg Patuto

March 25, 2026

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The Arnold Classic UK will begin on Friday.

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2026 Arnold Classic UK Men’s Open Lineup

Blessing Awodibu
Brandon Curry
Martin Fitzwater
Mohamed Foda
Abou Konate
Patrick Moore
Hassan Mostafa
Andrew Jacked
Akim Williams

Top Competitors to Watch

Brandon Curry

Brandon Curry brings one of the biggest physiques to this lineup, along with the most experience. He knows how to prepare for a show and always displays great stage presence. Curry has incredible size and shape to his physique. He will need to improve his condition from the Arnold in Columbus, which is possible given his experience going from one show to another. If he peaks at the right time, Curry can finish second in this lineup but it will be an entertaining battle.

Martin Fitzwater

There has been plenty of drama surrounding Martin Fitzwater since his fourth-place finish at the Arnold Classic a few weeks ago. That is now in the past and Fitzwater will be right back on the stage looking to show improvements in his physique. He has shown that he can compete with anyone in the world if he brings his best. Fitzwater has displayed a balanced physique with great size. He will be a contender for the title, but definitely a finish in the top two. This makes for a great battle with Brandon Curry.

Mohamed Foda

Mohamed Foda is coming off a victory at the 2026 Detroit Pro. He also competed at the Arnold in Columbus, where he finished seventh. He entered Detroit with better conditioning and has shown an ability to improve from show-to-show. That will be the goal once again here. Foda has improved his conditioning and this has led to a better overall physique. His ceiling feels like a spot in the top three but it seems like he is the clear No. 4 entering.

Andrew Jacked

Andrew Jacked enters this competition as the clear favorite. Jacked won the Arnold Classic over Hadi Choopan and Nick Walker earlier this month. He has quickly become one of the top bodybuilders in the world. Finishing third at the 2025 Olympia, Jacked showed that he can bring elite-level conditioning to the stage to go with his massive frame. This is a difficult combination to beat. Jacked has his eyes on an Olympia title this year and the Arnold Classic UK is the next hurdle to get through.

Dark Horses

There are some dark-horse competitors that can make their way into the top five, and potentially beyond with the right formula. Blessing Awodibu finished second to Foda at the Detroit Pro. He looked much improved compared to previous years. He needs to improve his muscle separation and waist, but if he finds that right conditioning, Awodibu could finish in the top five or even higher. Patrick Moore was fourth in Detroit. He lacks size compared to the rest of the lineup but attempts to make up for it with aesthetics and shape. Akim Williams is also a threat, but coming off an eighth-place finish at the Arnold, he has some ground to make up. He has great density and muscle mass but must bring better conditioning.