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Samson Dauda captured the Men’s Open title at the 2026 Europa Pro in Offenbach, Germany, defeating Regan Grimes and John Jewett in a field of 29 competitors.
The September 13 contest came just 11 days before the 2026 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, making it an important competitive appearance for Dauda during the final stage of his Olympia preparation.
The official IFBB Pro League scorecard shows Dauda winning with 6 total points after placing first in both judging and finals.
Dauda's victory was especially notable because the contest served as his first competitive appearance since the 2025 Mr. Olympia, where he finished fourth. He now heads toward the 2026 Olympia after putting his physique through another full contest under professional judging.
The result means Dauda won every scoring round. John Jewett finished third with 18 points, followed by Stuart Sutherland with 24 and Emir Omeragic with 30.
The competition took place at the 2026 Europa Pro Championships in Offenbach, Germany, as part of the IFBB Pro League schedule.
In Offenbach, Grimes again finished second in both judging and finals. His 12-point total placed him directly behind Dauda and ahead of the remaining Men's Open competitors.
The result gives Grimes two significant contest appearances in the final weeks before Olympia: a first-place finish at the Austrian Oak Pro followed by second place at the Europa Pro.
Jewett had also competed at the Austrian Oak Pro, where he finished fourth behind Grimes, Damian Kuffel, and Joan Pradells Martinez. His third-place result in Offenbach therefore represented another strong finish against several competitors from the European contest circuit.
In this scoring format, lower totals correspond to higher placings. Dauda therefore finished six points ahead of Grimes and 12 points ahead of Jewett.
The timing of Dauda's victory is one of the main reasons the result has attracted attention. The Europa Pro was held on September 13, while the 2026 Mr. Olympia is scheduled for September 24–27 in Las Vegas. That leaves only 11 days between Dauda's Europa Pro appearance and the start of Olympia weekend.
According to Generation Iron, Dauda viewed the Europa Pro as an opportunity to put his physique under competition lights and assess his conditioning before Olympia. This followed his fourth-place finish at the 2025 Mr. Olympia, where he was unable to repeat his 2024 championship result.
Muscle & Fitness reported that Dauda and his coach and wife, Marlenka, had spent the months leading into the contest working on adding size while maintaining conditioning. Dauda also described the Europa Pro victory as a valuable opportunity to receive feedback before presenting his final Olympia package.
The latest reports have also generated discussion among bodybuilding analysts about what Dauda should adjust before Olympia. Those opinions vary, so the Europa Pro result itself is the clearest documented indicator of where he stood on September 13.
The September 13 contest came just 11 days before the 2026 Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, making it an important competitive appearance for Dauda during the final stage of his Olympia preparation.
The official IFBB Pro League scorecard shows Dauda winning with 6 total points after placing first in both judging and finals.
Men’s Open Showdown
The 2026 Europa Pro produced a clear result in the Men's Open division. Samson Dauda finished first, Regan Grimes took second, and John Jewett placed third. Stuart Sutherland and Emir Omeragic completed the top five.Dauda's victory was especially notable because the contest served as his first competitive appearance since the 2025 Mr. Olympia, where he finished fourth. He now heads toward the 2026 Olympia after putting his physique through another full contest under professional judging.
Samson Dauda Wins the 2026 Europa Pro
Dauda controlled the Men's Open competition from the opening judging through the finals. The official IFBB Pro League results list him first with 3 points in judging, 3 points in the finals, and 6 points overall. Regan Grimes followed with 6 points in judging and 6 in the finals for 12 total points.The result means Dauda won every scoring round. John Jewett finished third with 18 points, followed by Stuart Sutherland with 24 and Emir Omeragic with 30.
The competition took place at the 2026 Europa Pro Championships in Offenbach, Germany, as part of the IFBB Pro League schedule.
Regan Grimes Finishes Second
Regan Grimes entered the Europa Pro after winning the 2026 Austrian Oak Pro in Vienna on August 22. That victory came with another perfect six-point score, securing his place at the 2026 Mr. Olympia.
In Offenbach, Grimes again finished second in both judging and finals. His 12-point total placed him directly behind Dauda and ahead of the remaining Men's Open competitors.
The result gives Grimes two significant contest appearances in the final weeks before Olympia: a first-place finish at the Austrian Oak Pro followed by second place at the Europa Pro.
John Jewett Takes Third
John Jewett secured third place with 18 total points. The official scorecard shows nine points in judging and nine in the finals.Jewett had also competed at the Austrian Oak Pro, where he finished fourth behind Grimes, Damian Kuffel, and Joan Pradells Martinez. His third-place result in Offenbach therefore represented another strong finish against several competitors from the European contest circuit.
2026 Europa Pro Men's Open Top 10 Results
The official Men's Open standings were:- Samson Dauda — 6 points
- Regan Grimes — 12 points
- John Jewett — 18 points
- Stuart Sutherland — 24 points
- Emir Omeragic — 30 points
- Patrik Galimski — 36 points
- Maciej Nabaglo — 42 points
- Marius Strumpen — 48 points
- Balazs Koczfan — 54 points
- Justin Musiol — 60 points
What the Europa Pro Scorecard Reveals
The scoring makes Dauda's result particularly straightforward. He received 3 points in judging and 3 points in the finals, giving him a total of 6. Grimes received 6 points in each round for 12 total, while Jewett recorded 9 points in both rounds for 18.In this scoring format, lower totals correspond to higher placings. Dauda therefore finished six points ahead of Grimes and 12 points ahead of Jewett.
Why the Europa Pro Matters Before Mr. Olympia
The timing of Dauda's victory is one of the main reasons the result has attracted attention. The Europa Pro was held on September 13, while the 2026 Mr. Olympia is scheduled for September 24–27 in Las Vegas. That leaves only 11 days between Dauda's Europa Pro appearance and the start of Olympia weekend.
According to Generation Iron, Dauda viewed the Europa Pro as an opportunity to put his physique under competition lights and assess his conditioning before Olympia. This followed his fourth-place finish at the 2025 Mr. Olympia, where he was unable to repeat his 2024 championship result.
Dauda's Road to the 2026 Mr. Olympia
Dauda won his first Mr. Olympia title in 2024 before placing fourth in 2025. His 2026 Europa Pro victory gives him another contest result immediately before his return to the Olympia stage.Muscle & Fitness reported that Dauda and his coach and wife, Marlenka, had spent the months leading into the contest working on adding size while maintaining conditioning. Dauda also described the Europa Pro victory as a valuable opportunity to receive feedback before presenting his final Olympia package.
The latest reports have also generated discussion among bodybuilding analysts about what Dauda should adjust before Olympia. Those opinions vary, so the Europa Pro result itself is the clearest documented indicator of where he stood on September 13.
