{"id":29495,"date":"2026-09-18T19:26:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T19:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29495"},"modified":"2026-09-18T19:26:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T19:26:00","slug":"iain-valliere-shares-his-top-10-mens-open-predictions-for-the-2026-mr-olympia-fitness-volt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29495","title":{"rendered":"Iain Valliere Shares His Top 10 Men&#8217;s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia \u2013 Fitness Volt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<aside id=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" class=\"fv-preferred-source-top\" aria-label=\"Add FitnessVolt to Google Preferred Sources\" data-preferred-source-placement=\"article_top\">\n<p>\n                        <strong>Make FitnessVolt a Preferred Source<\/strong><br \/>\n                        <span>See more of our reporting across Google.<\/span>\n                    <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Only one week remains until the world\u2019s best bodybuilders clash under the Vegas lights. In a September 17 video, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/iain-valliere\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"iain-valliere\">Iain Valliere<\/a> shared his top 10 Men\u2019s Open predictions for the upcoming 2026 Mr. Olympia.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite<a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/hadi-choopan-withdraws-2026-mr-olympia\/\"> Hadi Choopan\u2019s shocking withdrawal<\/a>, the lineup is still loaded with top-tier threats. <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/derek-lunsford\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"derek-lunsford\">Derek Lunsford<\/a> is the on-paper favorite. He went undefeated in 2025, sweeping the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-arnold-classic-results\/\">Arnold Classic<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-pittsburgh-pro-results\/\">Pittsburgh Pro<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2025-mr-olympia-results\/\">Mr. Olympia<\/a> back-to-back. Lunsford opted for an off-season and used it to bring out more chest and arm detail.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the reigning two-time champ lies a group of athletes capable of massive upsets. Andrew Jacked (Chinedu Andrew Obiekea) never lost a show in 2026, beating <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/nick-walker\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"nick-walker\">Nick Walker<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-arnold-classic-results-all-divisions\/\">Arnold Classic<\/a> before besting <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/brandon-curry\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"brandon-curry\">Brandon Curry<\/a> at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-arnold-classic-uk-results\/\">Arnold Classic UK<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/samson-dauda\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"samson-dauda\">Samson Dauda<\/a>\u2019s sole focus is on redemption. His downsized look caused him to tumble down to fourth place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia. His stock rose recently, though, thanks to his triumph at the <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/contests\/2026-europa-pro-show\/\">2026 Europa Pro.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"fv-inline-newsletter-5\" class=\"fv-newsletter\" style=\"background:#fff;border:1px solid #e0e0e0;border-radius:8px;padding:30px 35px;margin:30px 0;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"margin:0 0 15px;font-size:1.5em;font-weight:700;color:#222;\">Get Fitter, <em>Faster<\/em><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0 0 20px;font-size:1em;color:#444;line-height:1.6;\">Level Up Your Fitness: Join our \ud83d\udcaa strong community in Fitness Volt Newsletter. Get daily inspiration, expert-backed workouts, nutrition tips, the latest in strength sports, and the support you need to reach your goals. Subscribe for free!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fans also expect Nick Walker\u2019s freak factor to shake up the contest. He earned his Olympia ticket with a <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/2026-tampa-pro-results\/\">dominant Tampa Pro victory<\/a>. There\u2019s no shortage of talent heading to Vegas, prompting Valliere to discuss how he sees the show unfolding.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"iain-valliere-backs-derek-lunsford-to-win-2026-mr-olympia-shares-his-top-predictions\">Iain Valliere Backs Derek Lunsford to Win 2026 Mr. Olympia, Shares His Top Predictions\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p><em>Find his picks from the video below:\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Winner \u2014 Derek Lunsford\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Second Place \u2014 Samson Dauda\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Third Place \u2014 Andrew Jacked\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fourth Place \u2014 Nick Walker\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Fifth Place \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/martin-fitzwater\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"martin-fitzwater\">Martin Fitzwater<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Sixth Place \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/tonio-burton\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"tonio-burton\">Tonio Burton<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Seventh Place \u2014 Michal Krizo\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Eighth Place \u2014 Behrooz Tabani\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ninth Place \u2014 Brandon Curry\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Tenth Place \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/bodybuilding\/athletes\/regan-grimes\/\" class=\"bb-athlete-link\" data-athlete-slug=\"regan-grimes\">Regan Grimes<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Aside from Valliere, other bodybuilders have gotten behind Lunsford to pull off the win. <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/dennis-james-cormier-sarcev-2026-mr-olympia-predictions\/\">Dennis James<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/patrick-moore-2026-mr-olympia-mens-open-predictions\/\">Patrick Moore<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/jose-raymond-predicts-derek-lunsford-wins-2026-mr-olympia\/\">Jose Raymond<\/a> have all picked Lunsford to emerge victorious. However, according to King Kamali, <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/king-kamali-derek-lunsford-respect-mr-olympia\/\">\u2018nobody has him winning again.\u2019<\/a> He added that <a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/king-kamali-on-nick-walker-vs-derek-lunsford-at-2026-mr-olympia\/\">Lunsford will struggle with Nick Walker<\/a> when they meet again onstage, since their last battle in Pittsburgh.\u00a0<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cIf Derek is going to sit here saying what he\u2019s said over and over again\u2026 I\u2019m going to wipe everybody clean at the Olympia. You got to watch Derek; I\u2019m talking to you now, man.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNick can beat you. He will beat you in those back shots, your money shots. Nick can beat you. He has the hams. It\u2019s not just a glute competition as Milos likes to say. Nick Walker is a big problem for Derek and Hadi,\u201d said King Kamali. \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Anticipation for the \u2018Super Bowl of Bodybuilding\u2019 continues to grow. Don\u2019t miss the 2026 Mr. Olympia Weekend, taking place from September 24-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fitnessvolt.com\/king-kamali-kamal-elgargni-top-2-mens-open-predictions-2026-mr-olympia\/\">King Kamali and Kamal Elgargni Share Their Top 2 Men\u2019s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia<\/a><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"watch-the-full-video-from-the-fouad-abiad-media-youtube-channel-below\"><strong><em>Watch the full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=tgJQaa9rPCc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">video<\/a> from the Fouad Abiad Media YouTube channel below:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"tgJQaa9rPCc\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"OLYMPIA DEBATES BEGIN | BRO CHAT\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tgJQaa9rPCc?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<aside class=\"fv-gnews-follow\" aria-label=\"Follow FitnessVolt\">\n<div class=\"fv-gnews-inner\">\n<p>\n                    <strong>Follow FitnessVolt<\/strong><br \/>\n                    <span>Breaking strength sports news, expert training guides, and competition coverage direct to your feed<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n<nav class=\"fv-gnews-social\" aria-label=\"FitnessVolt social media\">Also find us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FitnessVolt\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fitnessvoltnetwork\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fitness_volt\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">X (Twitter)<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCWHcXX6Zd8Kti_Uujn0E4Nw\/?sub_confirmation=1\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a><\/nav>\n<p class=\"fv-gnews-hint\">Tip: Signed in to Google? 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In a September 17 video, Iain Valliere shared his top 10 Men\u2019s Open predictions for the upcoming 2026 Mr. Olympia.\u00a0 Despite Hadi Choopan\u2019s shocking withdrawal, the lineup is still [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":29496,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[151],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29495","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-olympia-winners"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Iain Valliere Shares His Top 10 Men&#039;s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia \u2013 Fitness Volt - World Bodybuilding News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/worldbodybuildingnews.com\/?p=29495\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Iain Valliere Shares His Top 10 Men&#039;s Open Predictions for the 2026 Mr. Olympia \u2013 Fitness Volt - World Bodybuilding News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Make FitnessVolt a Preferred Source See more of our reporting across Google. 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