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Pavlo Derbedyenyev is an accomplished armwrestler whose career includes U.S. national championships, international tournaments, and professional supermatches. Competing on both arms, he captured the men’s left- and right-arm 105 kg titles at the 2021 IFA U.S. National Championships in Irving, Texas. He has also represented the United States at the prestigious Zloty Tur tournament, competing in the right-arm 105 kg division in 2019. These achievements highlight his experience across tournament formats and his ability to compete successfully on either arm.
Pavlo’s professional résumé includes appearances at East vs West, Monster Factory, and Knuckles Up, with opponents including John Brzenk, Devon Larratt, Michael Todd, Ron Bath, and Marcio Barboza. At East vs West 8 in July 2023, he faced Latvia’s Sandris Sedis in a right-arm supermatch, while his left-arm matchups have included Ryan Espey and Kody Merritt. His career brings together national-level success and experience against prominent heavyweight competitors, making him an established presence in professional armwrestling.
Pavlo Derbedyenyev has built a competitive résumé spanning national championships, international tournaments, and professional supermatches. His success on both arms and experience facing leading athletes reflect a career with depth across multiple levels of the sport.
A standout result in Pavlo’s professional record is his 3–0 left-arm victory over Wagner Bortolato at East vs West. Winning the match without dropping a round adds a decisive supermatch performance to his list of competitive achievements.
Age: 46 | Height: 6'1 | Weight: 265lbs | Country: United States of America
At the 2021 IFA U.S. National Championships in Irving, Texas, Pavlo earned first place in both the men’s left- and right-arm 105 kg divisions. Taking both titles at the same event demonstrated his ability to deliver championship results on either side of the table.
Pavlo represented the United States at the 2019 Zloty Tur tournament, competing in the men’s right-arm 105 kg division. His appearance added international tournament experience to a résumé that also includes success in American national competition.
Pavlo’s approach can be described as power-focused, reflecting the physical strength that earned him the nickname “Tank.” A profile by armwrestling writer Boom Hancock emphasized his ability to overwhelm opponents at the table. Pavlo has also described a training routine built around weightlifting, static holds, and table practice—combining strength development with sport-specific preparation. His championship results on both arms further highlight his competitive versatility.
The Athlete Series
How it Works
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The Mold: We start with molding each athletes hand in a way that you'll be able to grip up with the hand.
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Design: Using state-of-the-art technology, we perfect the mold and begin printing.
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Prototype: Once the design is ideal, prototyping and printing begins.
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Final Say: The Athlete Series is unique in that each athlete finalizes their design, and then production begins.