Phoenix Hosts Annual State Fair Armwrestling Championship
The Arizona State Fair brought competitors together at The Hangout for an annual showcase of strength and community.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Body Building
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The Arizona State Fair recently held its annual Armwrestling Championship at The Hangout in Phoenix. The event continues a 15-year tradition of athletic competition organized at the fairgrounds.
Why it matters
Participants use the sport as a vehicle to strengthen family and community bonds. The competition serves as a regional qualifying stage that feeds into national arm wrestling events.
Reagan Maui'a, who operates the Juggernaut Arm Wrestling School in San Tan Valley, secured his third consecutive first-place victory. Britney Field also performed strongly, walking away with two first-place medals at the event.
The players
Steve Simons
He is a long-time promoter of arm wrestling events with a career spanning 50 years.
Reagan Maui'a
He operates the Juggernaut Arm Wrestling School located in San Tan Valley.
Dino Mulsic
He is an organizer based in Avondale who assisted in running the state fair event.
Britney Field
She is a competitive arm wrestler who achieved a multi-medal performance at this year's championship.
Titus Burgess
He is a newcomer to the sport who trains using specialized weighted pulley systems.
The details
Organizer Steve Simons has promoted the sport for 50 years and managed the state fair competition for the last 15. The event featured diverse participants, including Titus Burgess, who utilizes a dedicated pulley system and isometric training to prepare for the matches.
Timeline
2023 marked the year David and Titus Burgess first discovered the sport.
One year ago, assistant organizer Dino Mulsic suffered a biceps muscle tear.
Steve Simons has staged these specific championships over the past 15 years.
The Arizona State Fair Armwrestling Championship occurred in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
This competition functions as a critical regional link within the broader national arm wrestling competition circuit. Success at the Phoenix event positions top athletes for advancement in the national competitive hierarchy.
Reagan Maui'a solidified his standing as the division favorite with a third straight first-place finish. Attendees and participants looking to replicate this performance can find training resources at specialized local facilities like the Juggernaut Arm Wrestling School.
The takeaway
Arm wrestling serves as a unique platform for building social connections and personal discipline. Interested newcomers can improve their chances by incorporating specific isometric exercises and pulley-based training into their routines.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Cronkite News.
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