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PICTURE STORIES: THE URBAN ARM WRESTLING LEAGUE

Gerren Nixon, 44, of Wyandanch, New York, started the Urban Arm Wrestling League, a company that sponsors tournaments and promotes the sport on the east Coast. Nixon, who has experience as an event promoter, became a fan of arm wrestling back in the 80's after seeing the movie “Over the Top” featuring Sylvester Stallone . Knowing there are not many sponsors for arm wrestling in the United States, Nixon has used his event promotion background to add other elements into the events such as musical performances, DJs, and a party like atmosphere. It has been working as the sport has grown since it’s early days. Nixon, who believes he is the only black arm wrestling league owner, hopes to continue to make the sport more mainstream across the United States. 

  • Gerren Nixon of the Urban Arm Wrestling League, displays his jacket  during the 98% Protest Series Arm Wrestling tournament on May 15, 2021 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
  • Arm Wrestler Jamal Perry prepares to compete against Mario Vitiglio during {quote}The Rise of the Empire{quote} Arm Wrestling event at The Living Room Bar on September 25, 2021 in Wantagh, New York.
  • Arm Wrestlers practice during an Urban Arm Wrestling League training session at the home of Daniel Schwartz on April 22, 2021 in Deer Park, New York.
  • Danny Byrne (L) works with Jamal Perry during an Urban Arm Wrestling League training session at the home of Daniel Schwartz on April 22, 2021 in Deer Park, New York.
  • Mike Ayello competes against Nic Stone during a backyard Arm Wrestling Challenge tournament organized by the Urban Arm Wrestling League on June 2, 2021 in Deer Park, New York.
  • Jacob Smith works with Elias Schamma during an Urban Arm Wrestling League demonstration training session at DICK'S Sporting goods Store on May 1, 2021 in Bayshore, New York.
  • A competitor known as Black Ice (L) of the Urban Arm Wrestling League, competes during the 98% Protest Series Arm Wrestling tournament on May 15, 2021 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
  • An aerial view of a backyard Arm Wrestling Challenge tournament organized by the Urban Arm Wrestling League on June 2, 2021 in Deer Park, New York.
  • Arm Wrestler Leslie JN Pierre competes against two time World Champion Madison Walker during {quote}The Rise of the Empire{quote} Arm Wrestling event at The Living Room Bar on September 25, 2021 in Wantagh, New York.
  • Nicholas Holder, 13 years old, learns from Professional Arm Wrestler Paul Lynn during an Urban Arm Wrestling League demonstration training session at DICK'S Sporting goods Store on May 1, 2021 in Bayshore, New York.
  • Six year old Dennis Schwarz learns from his Dad Daniel Schwarz during an Urban Arm Wrestling League demonstration training session at DICK'S Sporting goods Store on May 1, 2021 in Bayshore, New York.
  • Ed Teixiera (L) pulls against Black Ice during the December Championships presented by the Urban Arm Wrestling League on December 12, 2021 in Wheatley Heights, New York.
  •  Lorenzo Montone (L) pulls against Ed Teixiera during the December Championships presented by the Urban Arm Wrestling League on December 12, 2021 in Wheatley Heights, New York.
  • Brandon Ellsessor celebrates after defeating Mike Ayello during the 98% Protest Series Arm Wrestling tournament on May 15, 2021 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania.
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