{"id":17098,"date":"2026-04-02T17:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17098"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:37:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T17:37:00","slug":"chris-aceto-discusses-if-mike-sommerfeld-is-truly-classic-physique-and-andrew-jacked-earning-1-million-in-prize-money-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=17098","title":{"rendered":"Chris Aceto Discusses if Mike Sommerfeld Is Truly Classic Physique and Andrew Jacked Earning $1 Million in Prize Money \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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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 \u201cJacked\u201d Obiekea and Derek Lunsford securing $1 million in prize earnings. He also questioned whether or not Mike Sommerfeld truly fits the Classic Physique category.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s been a lucrative few weeks for Andrew Jacked<\/a>. At the 2026 Arnold Classic Ohio<\/a>, he brought his strongest package to date, and judges took notice. He defeated Nick Walker<\/a> in the finals to secure the life-changing $750,000 winner\u2019s purse.\u00a0<\/p>\n

No rest was necessary after the triumph. Jacked jumped into the 2026 Arnold Classic UK<\/a> and won another $250,000 prize. He joined reigning Olympia champ Derek Lunsford<\/a> as the latest bodybuilder to clear $1 million in the last 12 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, talks have centered around Mike Sommerfeld<\/a>. 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\u2019t have a Classic-looking build<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Chris Aceto Talks Andrew Jacked Winning $1 Mil and Whether Mike Sommerfeld has a Classic Physique Look\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Speaking during a recent Rx Muscle \u2013 Truth in Bodybuilding<\/em> interview, Aceto reflected on Jacked and Lunsford claiming $1 million in prize earnings over 12 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cYeah, it\u2019s astounding that we\u2019re talking about a million,\u201d said Chris Aceto. \u201cBy two different people who have won it in 12 months. It\u2019s changed their lives and other people\u2019s lives, their families\u2019 lives.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Initially, Jacked considered the 2026 Pittsburgh Pro, but his travel schedule wouldn\u2019t allow him to compete at the event.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere was some discussion of Andrew trying to do Pittsburgh, as well. It\u2019s a giant payday, it\u2019s a $100 grand, but he had infinite commitments lined up prior to that show. His travel schedule is nuts, starting like yesterday. It\u2019s the Pittsburgh, the Mr. Olympia, and Arnold winner from last year won it last year. It\u2019s the third biggest show there is. An Arnold payday, really.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u201cHow Classic is he really? People were talking about that, not that people are right. Usually when people talk, sometimes it\u2019s wrong, the herd.<\/p>\n

But it was said, oh he\u2019s more like a 212 guy and I thought yeah, he\u2019s 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,\u201d he said<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cTo be truly a winner in a big show in Classic, balance is a huge impact on what you\u2019re looking at.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Andrew Jacked has been clear about his future. Looking ahead, he wants a two-man callout with Samson Dauda<\/a>. He believes the fans deserve to witness the showdown since they both boast similar physique strengths, like stature and symmetry.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Time is running out until the 2026 Mr. Olympia contest. The event is scheduled for September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong>\u00a0Lee Priest Tells Joseph Baena Critics to Shut the Fu** Up, Labels Andrew Jacked the Favorite for 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/a><\/p>\n

Watch the full video from the Rx Muscle \u2013 Truth in Bodybuilding YouTube channel below:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n