{"id":23774,"date":"2026-07-02T18:42:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=23774"},"modified":"2026-07-02T18:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T18:42:29","slug":"bodybuilder-iain-valliere-shares-his-top-10-mens-open-predictions-for-the-2026-mr-big-evolution-portugal-pro-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=23774","title":{"rendered":"Bodybuilder Iain Valliere Shares His Top 10 Men’s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Big Evolution Portugal Pro \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Bodybuilders have another shot to qualify for the 2026 Mr. Olympia this weekend. In a YouTube video from July 2, Iain Valliere shared his top 10 Men\u2019s Open predictions for the Mr. Big Evolution Portugal Pro.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

In 2025, Rubiel \u201cNeckzilla\u201d Mosquera laid claim to gold at the Portugal Pro<\/a>. However, he decided to sit out this weekend, paving the way for a new titleholder. The roster is stacked with top-tier threats, including Jordan Hutchinson, who stands out as a clear favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hutchinson\u2019s stock rose with a breakout season last year. He won the Tampa<\/a> and Texas Pro<\/a>, giving him ample confidence for the Olympia stage. At the \u2018Super Bowl of Bodybuilding,\u2019 Hutchinson battled against the best in the world en route to placing 12th. Bodybuilding legend Jay Cutler took notice of his potential, predicting that he could break into the top four<\/a> at the 2026 Olympia with an improved back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hutchinson intends to make a statement, especially after missing the mark at the recent Flex Weekend Italy Pro<\/a>. He finished third behind William Bonac<\/a> and the newly crowned champ, Edward Kargbo.<\/p>\n

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Aside from Hutchinson, Open veteran James Hollingshead will be back in action. In his last outing, he secured eighth place at the 2025 Japan Pro<\/a>. With the Portugal contest just days away, Valliere opened up on who\u2019s likely to walk away with their hand raised.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Iain Valliere Shares Top Predictions for the 2026 Portugal Pro\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Find his predictions from the video below:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n