He started armwrestling in 2010 in college in Luisiana.
I was bored and needed a hobby – says Herman Stevens II. - I started to train with guys like Joey Fitts or Ryan Thames, and then I met Ray Hennerichs and Craig Tulier. Although I trained less than 2 years with Ray, and less than a year with Craig, the knowledge and strength I gained set a path for my career. Since then I've beaten national champions and usually took good places in the biggest events.
His biggest achievement is 3 place out of 55 fighters in WAL Vegas 2014. His only two losses were to Todd Hutchings, he also beat his mentor, Craig Tullier. - I'd have never thought that possible – he says.
He fights with both arms, though he's had some trouble with the left.
I haven't had many hard fights, I usually win or lose quick, my most even fight was with Allen Ford at UAL 10 – recalls Stevens. - the fight kept stopping dead center of the table. My favourite fights were with Todd Hutchings. I never had this much fun losing.
He makes no special preparations for the upcoming Vendetta.
I've made no changes to my training -says Stevens. - I usually keep doing the same thing over and over and get stronger. However, for Allen, I have added way more focus on my hand and wrist, which have grown weaker during the recent years, when I was working on other things.
On 24th October – tomorrow, Herman Stevens II will face the Canadian Allen Ford. They will fight in up to 95 kg 191 - 210 lbs (Heavy weight) in right arm.
I hope to win Vendetta in six even fights, have a lot of fun and avenge my loss to Allen in UAL 10 – says Herman.
Armfight #44 will take place on 24th October in Las Vegas, on one of the scenes at Fremont Street. There will also be a TV broadcast in CBS Sport Network.
Iza Małkowska