Stephen “Fiery Redd” Curgan: From Unknown Challenger to World Champion On February 11th, 2024, the competitive chilli world was shaken to its core when Stephen “Fiery Redd” Curgan erupted onto the League of Fire (LOF) scene. What began as a curiosity sparked by Hulu’s Superhot series quickly became a full-throttle journey into one of the most extreme competitive eating communities in the world. Stephen joined the League midway through the season in January - and within just a few short weeks, he shocked everyone by skyrocketing to the No. 1 spot . It was an unprecedented achievement… and the chilli world was watching . Records,

Titles & Firsts From the moment he stepped into the arena, Stephen proved he wasn’t there to take part - he was there to take over: Breaking world records Conquering the toughest League challenges Earning the respect of chilliheads worldwide The Denver Title - His First Pepper-Eating Competition On August 18th, 2024, Stephen entered his first-ever live pepper-eating competition - the Road to the Americas Belt Match: Denver Title. Against seasoned chilli-eaters, Stephen battled his way to victory and claimed the Denver Champion Belt . This wasn’t just a win - it was proof that he could dominate in the flesh, under the lights, in front of a roaring crowd. The UK Title Duel Stephen’s meteoric rise earned him an invite to face the then reigning World Champion Mike Jack in the UK. This was only his second-ever live competition, yet Stephen went toe-to-toe with one of the most experienced competitive chilli eaters in the world. He fought until the final moments, delivering a performance that earned him massive respect from fans and competitors alike .

World Champion - Cape Town, South Africa The momentum kept building. Stephen was invited to the Festival of Fire in Cape Town - the official launch of League of Fire Africa. There, he faced South African chilli titan Gary Concar in the LOF World Championship Title Match. He won. He made history. Stephen became the first American ever to hold the League of Fire World Title since its creation in 2019. Next Challenge - Wabash Valley Pepper Fest The fire isn’t going out any time soon. On September 28th, history will be made at the Wabash Valley Pepper Fest with the first-ever League of Fire World Record Attempt for the most 7 Pot Primos eaten in one minute. Stephen “Fiery Redd” Curgan will be there live to take on this scorching challenge in front of fans - and to meet the chilli community in person with a special meet & greet. A Champion for the Community Stephen’s success isn’t just about personal glory.

He’s become a champion for the chilli world itself: Cheering on fellow competitors. Supporting chilliheads across the globe. Promoting small-batch hot sauce makers. Growing his own superhot peppers with passion and dedication. From complete newcomer to World Champion in just over a year, Stephen “Fiery Redd” Curgan didn’t just enter the League of Fire. He set it ablaze. Because when Fiery Redd shows up… The world takes notice.