The Real One Big Arm Armwrestler Who Looks Like A Comic Book Character
Not to be confused with the infamous pumpkin armwrestling training method, Matthias Schlitte is the real-life Hellboy. Born with a rare genetic disorder, the German athlete has immense strength and impeccable technique
Matthias Schlitte Stats:
Nickname: Hellboy
Age: 37 (Born April 2, 1987)
Height: 6’1″ (185.42 cm)
Weight: 155 lbs (70 kg)
Place of Origin: Haldensleben, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Occupation: Full-time Armwrestler
Arch Nemesis: Symmetry
Matthias Schlitte’s (Hellboy) Bicep, Forearm, And Hand Size
Bicep Size Measurements: Unknown, but significantly smaller than his dominant competition right arm
Forearm Size Measurements: 17.3″ (44 cm) *right arm only*
Hand Size Measurements: Unknown at this time
Matthias Schlitte Technique And Style
Matthias Schlitte has one massive right arm he uses to dominate the competition. While he is also well-versed in the traditional armwrestling hook and toproll technique, Matthias has an ace up his sleeve…or his arm, for that matter. He uses his one big, Hellboy-esque arm and lower weight to pin his opponents to the table.
Matthias Schlitte: A Quick Bio
Matthias Schlitte, AKA Hellboy, was born with a rare genetic bone disorder. Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome, the disorder that gave Matthias his unique appearance, is a musculoskeletal disorder where the blood vessels and lymph vessels fail to develop properly leading to local gigantism and muscle hypertrophy.
This disorder was recognized at birth for Matthias Schlitte and caused him to stand out quite a bit as a kid. Matthias knew he could use his genetic defect to his advantage. He subsequently joined an armwrestling club in his younger years and began armwrestling at 16. He competed for the first time in 2004 and has been hooked on armwrestling ever since. Matthias uses his own version of the pumpkin armwrestling training technique to train his right arm 12 hours a day!
The real-life Popeye has become an international sensation in armwrestling, dubbed “Hellboy.” For kids worldwide, he is a beacon of hope and fun for others with the rare genetic condition of Klippel–Trénaunay syndrome.
Summarized Armwrestling Record
| Date | Event | Weight Class | Hand | Points | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-05 | Senec Hand 2023 | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 50 | 1 |
| 2022-09-28 | IFA World Armwrestling Championships | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 100 | 1 |
| 2022-05-26 | IFA European Armwrestling Championships | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 35 | 2 |
| 2020-08-14 | Dieppe IFA World Cup of Armwrestling | Middleweight (172 lbs / 78 kg) | Right Hand | 30 | 1 |
| 2020-08-14 | Dieppe IFA World Cup of Armwrestling | Unlimited (Open) | Right Hand | 6 | 6 |
| 2019-04-27 | Polish Professional Armwrestling League #004 | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 30 | 1 |
| 2019-03-29 | 26th Senec Hand | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 25 | 3 |
| 2018-11-16 | Zloty Tur Armwrestling World Cup 2018 | Welterweight (155 lbs / 70 kg) | Right Hand | 40 | 4 |