This year’s edition of the Texas Pro featured eight competitive divisions, with Chinedu Andrew Obiekea, also known as “Andrew Jacked,” as one of the headline winners. The respective victors in each category received automatic spots in the 2022 Olympia on December 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV.

According to the IFBB Pro League website, the 2022 Texas Pro was a Tier 4 contest. That means the second through fifth place finishers earned points ranging from four to one in their potential qualification for the Olympia, respectively. Point standings for those athletes who have not won an IFBB Pro League contest before the Olympia will be finalized on November 20, 2022. 

Here’s an overview of results from the Men’s Open division at the 2022 Texas Pro:

2022 Texas Pro Results | Men’s Open

1. Andrew Jacked
2. Martin Fitzwater
3. Steve Kuclo
4. Kamal Elgargni
5. Quinton Eriya
6. Jephte Cherenfant
7. Carlos Emmanuel Longoria Rodriguez
8. Phil Clahar
9. Joseph Mackey
10. Eddie Bracamontes

Check out the results of the other contested divisions below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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According to NPC News Online, this was Andrew Jacked’s Pro League debut. He made quite an impression with aspects of his body like his arms, legs, shoulders, and abs to take home the victory. As a result, Jacked has earned his first shot at an Olympia contest in the process. Notably, Jacked joins an esteemed group of competitors who also won their first Pro League contest like Phil Heath, Flex Wheeler, Hunter Labrada, and Sergio Oliva Jr. 

Here are the respective results for the other Men’s divisions at the 2022 Texas Pro.

212 Division

1. Kerrith Bajjo
2. Cody Drobot
3. Jordan Janowitz
4. Ricky Moten Jr.
5. Martin Gomez
6. Ahmed Elwardany
7. Stephen Didoshak
8. Carlos A. Rodriguez Hernandez
9. David Robinson
10. Kevin Johnson

Classic Physique

1. Courage Opara
2. Valentin Petrov
3. Jorge Luis Guerrero Gallagos
4. John Le
5. Florian Poirson
6. Ashwin Lucas
7. Jared Thompson
8. Vincent Krause
9. Matt Maldonado
10. Adam Thomas

Men’s Physique

1. Daniel Ammons
2. Andrei Lincan
3. Charjo Grant
4. Jeremiah Maxey
5. Jeremy Coleman
6. Stan Morrison
7. Micah Thomas Jr.
8. George Brown
9. Anthony Gilkes
10. Zach Savole

The results for the Women’s divisions are below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Women’s Physique

1. Melissa Teich
2. Pamela Canfield
3. Ana Harias
4. Ashley Jones
5. Gessica Campbell
6. DeSunka Dawson
7. Heather Grace
8. Ashlynn Richardson
9. Rulying Bian
10. Michele Steeves

Figure

1. Jessica Reyes Padilla
2. Autumn Cleveland
3. Tamera Barrett
4. Felisha Livezey
5. Jennifer Zienart
6. Jessica L. Kendrick
7. Larhannah Robinson
8. Ashley Felperin
9. Amie Mock
10. Martina Yabekova

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bikini

1. Daraja Hill
2. Jodie Yuncker
3. Roxana Marquez
4. Jordan Brannon
5. Shelby Pierce
6. Anya Nicholson
7. Hope Castelli
8. Tamekla Carter
9. Carla Garthwaite
10. Monica Rubio

Wellness

1. Devyn Cambre
2. Lili Dong
3. Amanda Burnett
4. Diana Laura Verduzco Carreno
5. Jen Scarborough Zollars
6. Priscilla Lynd
7. Haley Johnson
8. Brooke Donnelly
9. Daniela Esquivel Castillo
10. Celeste Morales

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Per the schedule on the IFBB Pro League website, the next major competition on the docket for many of these athletes is the 2022 Yamamoto Cup in Italy on September 11. That contest will be Tier 4. It’ll be another sizable step forward on the journey to the 2022 Olympia in mid-December. 

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On July 26, 2022, Elgargni revealed that he would compete in the upcoming 2022 Tampa Pro and Texas Pro contests in the Men’s Open division. This year’s edition of the Tampa Pro will take place on August 6 in Tampa, FL, while the Texas Pro occurs on August 12-13 in Irving, Texas. Elgargni, 51, made his announcement in partnership with BPI Sports over their Instagram profile. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elgargni’s plans come on the heels of the world-class bodybuilder showing recent significant progress with his physique. The strides the athlete has made seemed to be enough for him to jump from 212 — where competitors have a hard weight cap of 212 pounds — to the unrestricted Men’s Open.

I feel really, really good, and I’m excited with what I’m going to bring to the stage at both contests.

In his statement, Elgargni clarified that his body weight was around 224 pounds on the day of his announcement. That could still shift (i.e., upwards) by the time the 2022 Mr. Olympia rolls around on December 16-18 in Las Vegas, NV.

The Libyan athlete maintained that entering the 2022 Tampa Pro in a new division made the most sense because he currently calls the Tampa Bay area home. And since it’s only one week later, the 2022 Texas Pro also felt like a logical step to test himself.

At the time of this writing, neither IFBB competition has announced an official list of athletes who will participate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Wave of Change

Elgargni’s transition to a new bodybuilding division isn’t out of the ordinary compared to some of his peers.

In October 2021, Shaun Clarida competed in the Legion Sports Fest in the Open category, where he finished first. Clarida went on to take home a second-place result to Derek Lunsford in the 212 category during the 2021 Mr. Olympia. At the time of this article’s publication, Clarida is eligible for the 212 and Men’s Open classes at the 2022 Mr. Olympia but has not made a definitive choice. 

Lunsford himself could be another fascinating case. In mid-July 2022, over OlympiaTV, Chief Olympia Officer Dan Solomon said that Lunsford is “nowhere near 212 at this point” and implied that he may have to transition to the Men’s Open division at the upcoming Olympia. That speculation would line up with Lunsford’s recent training and nutritional parameters. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Elgargni’s Next Potential Obstacle

If he wanted to flex in the Men’s Open division, Elgargni will have to earn a spot in that division at the 2022 Mr. Olympia; he can do so by winning either of the Tampa or Texas Pro contests, or by finishing in the top three in the Men’s Open category by the time the Olympia qualification period ends on November 20, 2022.

As a former 212 champion, Elgargni has an automatic lifetime qualification in that division. 

Should Elgargni transition to the Open category at the 2022 Olympia, he’ll face an elite cadre of athletes. That includes two-time reigning champion Mamdouh Elssbiay (2020-2021), former Open winner Brandon Curry (2019), seasoned veteran Hadi Choopan, and some potential rising stars like Hunter Labrada and Nick Walker. 

Elgargni has an intriguing competitive path ahead of him. If all goes well, he could soon maximize it.

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On July 24, 2022, Mackey’s coach Miloš Šarčev shared an update on Mackey’s physique where largely every aspect of the athlete’s body — like his arms, legs, shoulders, and abs — looks positively ripped. Check out the physique update below:

 

 

 

 

 

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The 58-year-old Šarčev is a former IFBB competitor who notably won the 1989 Mr. Universe contest. Mackey expressed appreciation for Šarčev’s continued tutelage over his own Instagram profile. He also complimented the Dragon’s Lair Gym in Las Vegas, NV — owned by seven-time 212 Olympia winner Flex Lewis — while hinting at more regular appearances in Sin City.  

“Great workout and posing with my coach [Miloš Šarčev],” Mackey writes. Huge thanks to the Dragon’s Lair Gym. Top-notch facility with a great environment and equipment. Definitely will be my go-to place when I’m in Vegas.”

At the time of this article’s publication, Mackey hasn’t confirmed his plans to try and qualify for the 2022 Mr. Olympia — taking place on Dec. 16-18. 

Mackey’s Road Ahead

In late April 2022, Mackey joined the 900-pound deadlift club. He followed that personal record (PR) by deadlifting 385.5-kilograms (850 pounds) during the 2022 Iron Wars VI. While those achievements are noteworthy, winning the 2022 Texas Pro could open a lot of bodybuilding doors for Mackey.

For one, per the IFBB Pro League’s standards, a victory would garner Mackey an automatic qualification to the 2022 Olympia. Should Mackey fall short of the top spot on the podium in Texas, a top-five result in the Tier 4 contest would at least give him some points (one through four from fifth to second place, respectively) in the overall qualification process. Provided Mackey finishes in the top three amongst Men’s Open competitors at the end of the Olympia qualification period on November 20, 2022 — he would capture a spot in the prestigious contest. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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According to NPC News Online, Mackey’s best result in five IFBB Pro League competitions since 2016 is an eighth-place finish at the 2020 Tampa Pro. In his most recent appearance on an official stage during the 2021 Chicago Pro, Mackey finished in 12th place. The bodybuilder competed in the Men’s Open division during both contests.

Given his recent training progress, the steady hand of a bodybuilding legend helping him, and overall versatility, it might be foolish to overlook Mackey’s coming chances. In due time, a berth for Mackey in the 2022 Mr. Olympia could seem inevitable. 

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