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John Brzenk - Devon Larratt

[@seahawks1185]

I have no idea why I like armwrestling so much.

[@adas990]

Art of strength bro ;)

[@f44had]

Ok

[@manual1796]

ikr

[@jamierowe_]

For me it's just such a pure sport I mean in its original context I know there steroids involved I would say but it's meant to be a pure Man versus Man sport you know Testosterone vs. Testosterone that's what draws me to it is that

[@biestbiest5279]

jamie rowe only the Russians are taking steroids

[@paulaltoz9484]

Larratt in his absolute prime

[@zytra218]

Wrong

[@betofernandez5524]

@@zytra218 wrong? 2008-2012 strongest Larrat ever.

[@zytra218]

Beto Fernández I didn’t mean to say that, u thought I responded to a different vid of them armarestling later when Devon came back from an Injury and that is the only reason he lost lol😂

[@inactive2305]

@@betofernandez5524 til now lol

[@coconutwater9122]

and Brzenk at his absolute worst.

[@tailboard]

I hate to see Brzenk lose like that but you can't be on top forever. Larratt will know how that feels too if he stays in the game long enough. Larratt is a Beast!

[@nicolaibunsoon1609]

brzenk beat larrat 2015 i think, this is an old vid.

[@tailboard]

NIXO BW Badass. I'm gonna look for that match.

[@roarodon]

Devon already knows that feeling, he's past his prime as well. Both John and Devon were amazing, but only one of them has been the best arm wrestler in the open class for 15 years.

[@nicolaibunsoon1609]

were amazing? They still are amazing mate!

[@roarodon]

NIXO BW John retired this year dude. His last tournament was a tournament in Japan in March or something. (disclaimer: he hasn't used the word "retired", but he has said that he's refraining from entering tournaments and professional armwrestling competitions because of his age)

[@RichardsWorld]

It’s good to see Devon was still showing a lot of respect to John.

[@saersafi8988]

John Brzenk vs Devon Larratt (2015) John Brzenk won 2-1

[@youngroller2168]

@@saersafi8988 we are not talking about their winning. We are talking about sportmanship

[@dominic2123]

young roller Devon always has, and always will have deep respect for the legend that is Brzenk. Both are top class legends.

[@thatoneguy5001]

Dominic Swan agreed,both John and Devon have done so much to help arm wrestling become as big as it is today

[@chris5k132]

Larrat always respect him

[@BustaMoondoe]

Devon has obviously worked extremely hard to get where he is in the armwrestling world. He deserves so much credit for elevating his abilities to the point where he can feel so confident against the Grandmaster of the sport. Congratulations Devon! You are the best! Kevin Tait

[@countofst.germain6417]

Do you still follow armwrestling

[@arondebbarma9840]

Lmao same question

[@VivekMishra00007]

Hello 👋👋

[@chris5k132]

This is Devon Larrat in his Prime. The strongest version of him, no doubt. He made beating John easy in here. Redshirt short hair Devon is the one.

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

his arms seem way bigger now tho...i think he drinks a little too much maybe now..he looks real clean there

[@vladimirgertner3960]

@@LITMOVIESCENES He is trying to compensate for his injuries now by getting bigger. I don't think it's ever gonna work as well as it did back then. He is just way too injured all around to keep winning.

[@LITMOVIESCENES]

@@vladimirgertner3960 makes sense...im not aware of all his injuries

[@vladimirgertner3960]

@@LITMOVIESCENES a lot of snall injuries, but culminating with him removing a piece of bone around his elbow back in 2012. He had to relearn arm wrestling and start wrestling completely differently

[@gregpst77]

@@Dylan-pt1iv absolutely larratt would have won. Denis was all roided up when the last met.

[@Mr._POV_]

Respect to John, but both are winners in my book.

[@soccerdash1]

Golden Ratio if you want to think of a guy who got demolished as a winner then live in your delusional world lol

[@Lunarpollo5622]

@@soccerdash1 he means over the years they have accomplished so much and they are legends so he refers to them as winners.

[@benjaminschwartz1242]

Gay.

[@soccerdash1]

mhm izme Dont cry kid. I’m just saying how is someone who lost 6-0 a “winner”. Sure he is a great arm wrestler but he got demolished on this occasion

[@soccerdash1]

mhm izme awww I made a John Brzenk fanboy cry. I’m sorry u should ask ur parents how to deal with ur depression

[@oplivecrime206]

IDC what anyone says John Brzenk is absolutely the best ever but Devon Larratt is the best today. Just incredible. The both of them.

[@ganuv]

+Rob Buck seems like you don't know arm wrestling ..the best ever is ALEXY VOEVODA !!

[@jeje6915]

+ganuv what a funny guy

[@dvr1337]

+ganuv ahahahahhah

[@roarodon]

+Rob Buck This Devon's prime form in 2008. After his injury he really isn't as good. He's beginning to age like john, this was his zenith.

[@jeje6915]

***** Did Bagent lose any lefthanded match in the competition?

[@AngladaFamilia]

Two legends. I would have loved to have seen them meet when JB was in his prime, and DL in his.

[@KevinLuWX]

I think DL would win by stamina

[@Mrpouletdu33]

Why many people don't want to recognize the power of Larratt, looking for excuses all the time, I don't know... plus he is a very cool guy and is one of the most honest, please have at least the honesty to recognize that it is one of the best if not the best (maybe not today but he will back).

[@STHFGDBY]

+Mrpouletdu33 Because he's a ponce. Brzenk has beaten Larratt more times since.

[@STHFGDBY]

It doesn't matter, John Brzenk has proven himself to be the best arm wrestler in the world. He's been since he was 17

[@kevinreilly7924]

i dont think he'll ever be the same after surgery guys like Pushkar and Cyplekov are too damn good...Pushkar probably has the best right arm in the history of arm wrestling...Even when Larratt was in his prime not even he could destroy Brzenk the way Pushkar does lol

[@jenifercasanova4938]

+STHFGDBY true true. devon kept his elbow close to his rib or side stomach cus he was scared to lose

[@sanfranciscoes]

john age is not a problem? come on !!!

[@adebih8126]

07:13 you know devon would be screaming can opener if it was anybody else than goat john brzenk

[@gashierez2083]

I dont think the can opener was a thing back in 2008

[@joeltrowe5155]

Amazing..Devon didn't lose even 1 round against the legend... Just amazing. Pure domination.

[@kvnneo]

I love how sporty Brzenk takes the loss every time. Thats how you lose and still can walk out of a match head held High. Awesome.

[@lukeskywalker6809]

It’s because he knows that only the very best can beat him, and he respects the few people who can pin him.

[@BlakeGibbons]

He was injured and wanted to call the match off...

[@lance4377]

What brzenk fans feel at that time is how larratt fans feel when he lost to denis. Just passin the crown amarite

[@GetSchanked]

I think it's a combination of Brzenk having a bad day and Larratt having a great day. The same happened with Denis vs. Larratt. Brzenk beat Larratt after this match a few years later. Larratt can do the same to Denis. I think sometimes that initial shock of how good and strong a guy is can ruin the entire match for you if its your first time "fighting" them.

[@thatoneguy5001]

GetSchanked It could be,but keep in mind this was prime Larratt pre surgery,dude was a straight beast

[@pakiy7941]

BlackPill Jesus nice to see u here blackpill jesus

[@craigwilson5365]

@V. M. Are you saying Larrat is the greatest puller ever?

[@wisewigga7129]

@@craigwilson5365 prime larrat might be.

[@UnApologeticPatriot]

Truly one of the most dominant performances by any armwrestler. And against someone that had not been beaten in a quarter century.

[@sergejmaher144]

What aboit when brzenk dad moved larrat at 50 yrs ols

[@taffele389]

I think this is the biggest Devon has ever been.

[@michaeldavis7026]

Lol except for now

[@itoittosai7994]

Michael Davis why? Can you explain

[@inactive2305]

Lol til now, dudes a tank, even if Brznek was in his prime, Larrett now would still destroy him lol

[@Irish00]

Suq Madiq because he wasn’t sure if his body could hold the weight or his digestive system but now he’s super heavyweight so he’s at about 277lb I’m pretty sure he hopes to hit 300lb and stay there

[@markharrison6498]

He looked like he could be natural here to me. The bloke is the same height and weight as me in this video and to me he just looks incredibly fit. In more recent competitions he looks totally roided up.

[@We_are_the_light]

Two absolutely incredible athletes and two great people. Brzenk is a legend.

[@teriiteatuanei1561]

We all missed this Devon, he was so much stronger and could literally beat everyone in the planet

[@UnApologeticPatriot]

He's just more cerebral now than ever and his hand and wrist are on another level now than they were even back then. His elbow has never been the same since his operations but if his match with Jerry says anything... his elbow is returning... you never know we might be seeing a true second coming from the big Canadian.

[@adityachaturvedi8417]

@@UnApologeticPatriot that was his prime u can't change that

[@Pawan_Sharmaa]

He still can

[@UnApologeticPatriot]

@@Pawan_Sharmaa Exactly!

[@adityachaturvedi8417]

@@UnApologeticPatriot Well do you think this version of devon can beat fat devon

[@yovel960]

Larrat is freaken monster amazing fight,, two monsters!

[@jamestoole3614]

After watching this again, it's so clear that John's wrist was hurt. He still competed nonetheless, but he would've given a much better fight at 100%. That's not, however, to take away from how good Devon was that day.

[@maalikserebryakov]

I can beat john too. The guy is a 60 year old fossil. 😂😂😂

[@nikos.g]

​@@maalikserebryakov 58 actually 🤓

[@stariadversesmalum4638]

4-5 years later John kicks his ass 😂 insane!

[@hengkyfernando7101]

Honestly, only age can beat Jhon brzenk 💪😎

[@eriond3701]

and larratt

[@cruelleader4782]

@ he too much for brzenk 😂

@@cruelleader4782 yeah, but after researching a little It turns out it was John's first year out of retirement. I think I've heard he was injured aswell.

[@cruelleader4782]

@ yeah after match against ivakin he injured his hand

[@chris5k132]

Age and prime Devon

[@monstermash]

Thank you very much for uploading this video. I used to watch this before it was taken down for reasons unknown to me, Richard Poole's commentary and the extended video is excellent. Thanks again!

[@ae86miami]

When you see you hero's lose 😭

[@W0pper1997]

ae86miami devon just got his ass handed to him by denis...was hard to watch

[@bullred9498]

Age plus Denis is left and Devon is right

[@johncornaro2142]

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@saersafi8988]

John Brzenk vs Devon Larratt (2015) John Brzenk won 2-1

[@bullred9498]

Nope

[@nickbritten8132]

We need a rematch…. Hold it, there is one tomorrow!!!

[@collapse4ways]

this video is a masterclass of Devon Larrat. I love John but the armwrestle style of Larrat´s is unbelieveble.

[@gurrac710]

@@dodododes you are what you called others dennis is cheater drugs now hospital cos of drug abuse kidneys operated etc . Larrat damages on left and right from injuries and not fully recovered on left and right yet cos of surgeries. In time devon will come back. devon prime toyed witch richard lupkes witch denis had much trouble with. devon prime would crushed denis easily.

[@gurrac710]

youtube see watch?v=pzhx1IKu8Yk "Lupkes Avatar Richard Lupkes World Champion  Jan 23, 2011 at 12 : 58 pm Quote " I have met a lot of armwrestler's in my 30 plus year's pulling, but I can honestly tell you that I have never felt the kind of power that Devon has. Not even John (no disrespect intended). Devon has my vote for #1 hand's down until someone prove's me wrong. This is just my experience and do not mean to disrespect any puller." prime devon is the best human arm wrestler denis struggled alot with richard lupkes that year. denis also a cheater full of drugs now he is paying for it in hospital kidneys or alike its saad denis is ok and nice a s aperson but drugs is never ok.

[@gurrac710]

recent match devon on left under 2019 watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJWVapSpoJqsgbM

[@gurrac710]

well and true said. Hafthor Bjornson - 6'9" 420 Lbs. Lars Rorbakken - 6'4" 275 Lbs. Frank Budelewski - 6'4" 350 Lbs. Shawn Lattimer - 6'3" 420 Lbs. After Larrat beat all the guys above you would think by now that people understand size and strength are only two factors out of dozens which create a great arm wrestler.

[@gurrac710]

devon vs jerry c did very well youtube watch?v=rTo28BXFcng and devon did very well here very recent match here under 2019 youtube watch?v=bd29ask5yKQ . devon very strong recovering from surgeries on both left and right. devon also the most lean and natural arm wrestler of today not saying he is totally clean but way more cleaner then many others. much respect to john also on top over 25 years unheard of in armwrestling human history. john proberly one of the most natural human arm wrestler that competes of all time very honest person without any excuses john is very great human beeing overall like devon also alot as many like devon much today very strong and good arm wrestler devon is. devon will most likely surprise everyone there is really no limit for devon in time he can come back to his prime top 1 when his arms is fully recovered and stronger then ever before in time we pray and hope for, as most of the people worldwide prays and hopes for. we want devon to crush all everyone on arm wrestling table god bless all.

[@cornbread22cb]

he was undefeated in 25 years, in the supers, and he is a lot lighter then them. but, he was competing when the sport was still very "amateur" in the states, compared to now. he mastered the technics, and built muscle specific for armwrestling, instead of typical meat head gym rats with big muscle. he is still one of the best, although he now wrestles in his weight category. the sport has come a very long way since his 25 year reign. he is a monster, and grandmaster.

[@erich7662]

Devon didn't wanna put John down that last time. Finally beating your hero is extremely mentally/emotionally/spiritually monumental, in a bittersweet way

[@radoslavstoev4550]

I believe Devon in this condition could beat anyone on the planet! John killed Cyplenkov few months after this match and Devon made ot look easy. Hope he reaches this power again.

[@AlexOliveira-hm7xx]

Radoslav Stoev John was injured.

[@coldwindfarm1309]

Injured is'nt an excuse. Devon is in his 253lb state during this match compare to 2013-2017. That's the only reason why he went to heavyweight matches due to his weight 210lb-220lb

[@kasparov9]

He was 248lbs actually.

[@dodododes]

injured is excuse you cancer

[@brandoncalderon5888]

@@dodododes Denis smashed devon haha

[@strahinjanesic4171]

This Devon beats Cyplenkov's right arm with medium difficulty.

[@betofernandez5524]

Dennis has improved a lot during the last decade buddy. Brzenk destroyed him in 2009, but in 2018 he was in beast mode + high level skills. Larrat is better armwrestler now in terms of technique. Not a lot, but better. Obviously far from his strengh peak (2008-2012). With Dennis, all that raw power, hit, and speed is the key. And now he doesn't have them... Not sure if this Devon could win 2018 Cyplenkov, but would have been amazing. Anyway, for me Breznk and Larrat are Legends. Cyplenkov never will be one for me, asumimg he is a chemical reactor. Just imagine Devon or John using those levels of GH and roids during years.....

[@strahinjanesic4171]

@@betofernandez5524 Agree with everything you said. Devon is getting bigger tho, after that Dave Chafee match I think he might just have a chance, but not with his left tho. Lets see if Denis can recover first, all that gh and steroid abuse took his toll

[@lethargicastengah572]

@@betofernandez5524 Denis improved by 10% at most since 2008, and improved next to 0% in the area Brzenk was destroying Denis in. It is the same area Chaffee put Denis in many years later. John probably still could give Denis a good match while retired, just because Denis hardly improved that area. If Larratt hooked 2018 Denis, he'd be crushed. If any Larratt hooked 2008 Denis, Larratt would have decent chances only if he can contain Denis' hand. Larratt doesn't have anywhere near the hand to do the same shit Brzenk did to Denis.

[@wantedtraceurs9073]

I love this comment mate !

[@inactive2305]

Larrett now would beat that Russian dude lol Larrett now would beat Brznek in his prime, what I don't get is how Larrett wins this easily but then when Brznek is 50 & Larretts 40 he loses lmao? But regardless Larrett now would beat anybody, his technique, I.Q, strength etc is at an all time high

[@flynn_morrisonnz]

Who's here after Devon vs Michael 2021?

[@manquach2738]

John is a legend!!! 😤

[@luisMartinez-ju7zq]

Larrat the beast that crash them

[@vedantpatel8266]

At this point Larrat is a legend too

[@gokublack5831]

Devon is a Legend

[@ricardolimalopes2343]

Whos here after Devon demolished Todd?

[@sammyddeng9352]

Larrat's prime

[@backpressure123]

thanks. been looking for it forever.

[@boboclown7875]

Mad respect for both of these TITANS. Larratt is Beast and an Einstein Strategist. Brzenk has been a winner for a very long time. These 2 men are the best of the best. Doesn't matter where they come from. They're Beast Humans.

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

My memory actually forgot Devon beat John without strap from round 2..damn

[@EthnHayabusa]

And John asked for the strap after 4. I wonder if John has watched this match anytime recently.

[@Tommy1198S]

Devon is so good at bleeding his opponents dry.

[@squeakal3393]

I just watched the 30 minute video on Rod Rambo Lennete. I met him during the mid 90s and watched him decimate almost everyone he went up against. I remember him beating Robert Brown who was 6ft 8 when he was 21 years old. Seeing Richard Poole also bought back me.ories of training in Slough behind The White Horse pub. So sorry to hear Rod lost his battle against his illnesses and what an amazing chap he was.

[@senorsnipey1595]

Omg Devons arms are so much bigger now! Devon and John share the GOAT title imo

[@maalikserebryakov]

Levan

[@senorsnipey1595]

@@maalikserebryakov other than winning he hasnt done much in terms of the progression of the sport not like those 2 atleast. Not yet

[@sclm55]

Both have earned a great deal of respect from many including myself. How very interesting if you could take Devon back in time or transport John of 12 or so years ago to today, then have these two go at it in the pull! Who would win, I don't know. Though I am no expert in this sport. It seems to me a safe bet that it wouldn't be as easy for Devon to win over a John Brzenk of yesteryear, if matched in age. They are both so great; and great ambassadors for the sport.

[@danielkrome6640]

100%

[@donjuan9924]

"Pulling John" I believe was filmed in 03' and 04. Even though it came out in '09.The years before that Doc. John was undefeated in "Professional" competition.

[@MisterYou2ber]

Congratulations!! Devon is really working hard to win the LEGEND

[@ScaramouchedaVinci]

I've never seen David Larratt so concentrated and cool. That is the way to greatest success. You can influence a lot of positive things by concentrating on the right process.

[@InTheHookJohn]

I've spoke to Richard about this personally. In Las Vegas he said he'd never felt anything as strong as Larratt. At the Mike Gould Classic this past weekend he told me that out of everyone (Cyplenkov, Arsen, whoever) his money is on Larratt to win as well. I did not shoot video on our conversations, I guess you'd have to take my word on it.

[@ApollosArtifacts]

Brzenk is a master technician. I'm not sure why "fans" cannot acknowledge the abilities and talents of all of the top guys right now. Clearly Baigent is great, Brzenk is the GOAT, Larratt is incredible, Cyplenkov is coming on strong, and Voevoda was a phenom.

[@backpressure123]

Also, does it hurt near the elbow tendon of the bicep? or close to the shoulder tendon? the muscle belly in the middle itself? Can you tell whether it's the outer bicep that hurts or the inner one? The whole bicep? I would say it's probably not a tear but just a stressed out tendon case. I wouldn't worry too much.

[@InTheHookJohn]

My favorite math of all time. Glad i was 10 feet away to watch this happen

[@willstuart4504]

Devon is definitely one of my favorite pullers of all time, and it goes without saying he was at his very best right here, in terms of strength and confidence. But John the 🐐 will always be #1. As for the match , every champion has a period of time when they're simply unbeatable. And this was "No limits " time. Even though he convincingly beat John here, what makes John the GOAT... is he went on to beat Larratt at a later date. What makes that so incredible is usually when a former champ loses his reign , they seldom regain any high status again. They get older, they have too many injuries and there's always a new young strong challenger waiting in the wings. But John Brzenk is NO ordinary Champ. Lol Even to this very day , at an age most wouldn't even consider competing , nevermind dominating, John is still a force. Especially in his weight group. Had the Top 8 happened as scheduled, it would not have surprised anyone if John won it all ...or finished top 3. And considering he would be pulling the best in the World, who are all about Half his age, that's why he is the Goat. Everybody already knows how "Prime" John Brzenk handled his business in ALL weight groups but what makes John the undisputed GOAT is his longevity in the sport. Unmatched by anyone. With that said, this video is all Devon and he was a beast when on top. Both hands. Great video...

[@charliebacca8170]

6'6" mesomorph freak, These guys r the muts nuts! BMF

[@kasparov9]

I just started pulling on a practice table with a group, any idea how long it takes to get significantly stronger on the table?

[@chutoparadinni5474]

No one will EVER duplicate this Guy's Greatness!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@iluvatarchem]

This match was about 10 years too late for anyone to come to any conclusions. The age difference along with the weight difference is just too much. Things were more normal (meaning Larratt lost) in the 2015 match simply because Larratt is starting to age too.

[@paddy232323]

+Nikos A john has defeated 600 pound guy too

[@kingchibot7923]

+Nikos A Brzenk has beat him since.

[@paddy232323]

lol exactly James Bond

[@piro4351]

no its quite simple. larrat was actually not in top shape in 2015..and a lot lighter than he is here..not taking anythign away from john he did masterfully vs devon in 2015..the way he made sure he pinned his arm without the straps..but devon just wasnt in prime shape he had surgery and all that..he is stronger now again but still NOTA heavyweight as he was in this vid..a good 20-30 pounds lighter

[@ICanSeeItInYourEyes8]

That isn't the point. Relatively it is closer when they are both of age. 6 vs 12 year old is not the same as 19 vs 25. Get it?

[@donjuan9924]

I know John took a few pins over the course of his career. "Literally" Undefeated; perhaps not, but nevertheless the most dominate athlete in the sport. Yes; professional= these specific events

[@kasparov9]

The bicep is ok now, hurt again at training but some guy at training gave in a deep massage and though it was scar tissue from previous training. Can you advise how to get a much stronger hand and grip? Heavy grippers? I have a set of 6.

[@mickclarke5741]

The best I've ever seen larratt

[@lp8102]

devon has freakish long arms ...and its precisely why he wins. The leverage of it. I don't take anything away from John.

[@Kojitsu]

Devon used to struggle against John though

[@trashbash2001]

You've got it backwards. longer arms are a disadvantage in armwrestling. Thats a scientific fact. Even john has said that before in a written interview. Shorter length arms are better leverage. Which makes devon even more of a monster considering he's ranked #1

[@Zjcreel7]

trashbash2001 Actually its not a disadvantage. There are advantages and disadvantages to both in terms of leverage. In this match for example, when you get set up like Larratt is with a higher hand, the match is basically over if you have good back pressure to go along with it.

[@bendodak4260]

It really depends on what technique you use as well. Longer arms have an advantage with the top rolls, as opposed to shorter arms which have a better chance with the hook.

[@trashbash2001]

Zach Creel i know, i was merely pointing to the fact that a lot of people think that the length of an arm (longer) automatically makes you strong, and thats backwards. Not talking about hand positioning.

[@backpressure123]

In this match I think John's wrist was in a horrible condition. You can see he is applying pressures in right directions but can't budge Devon.This is not to take away from Devon's victory because he is the best RH puller in the world right now. However, remember the lighter version of John who pushed Devon to the limits in practice before the Arsen match. That John if I recall correctly was lighter than John here but was relatively injury free. So imagine heavier, injury free Brzenk vs Devon.

[@PhillyDee215]

Two of the greatest💪

[@backpressure123]

Speaking of exercises, I also like to do pinch grip exercises because they thicken the base of your thumb which is good for toprolling and making the guy harder to grip around your hand. It's also helpful when in a finger pull (or thumb pull or whatever, the moment when both are toprolling and about to slip). Also, never intentionally give up your wrist curl unless you have really strong tricep press or side pressure that can isolate the guy's bicep.

[@thebigfitz1973]

Larratt = Legend Killer

[@quiet216]

John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured during this match. He said so in interview with Bowen in 2019.

[@shrood2531]

@@quiet216 in 2015 devon had multiple surgeries that weakened him greatly, 2008 - 2012 devon was the best he ever was

[@KevinLuWX]

@@quiet216 John went onto to destroy Dennis Cyplenkov in prime shape 4 weeks after this. So the injury definitely wasn't anything significant. Devon was honestly quite trash until around 07 where he went from barely beating Ron Bath to absolutely destroying Ron Bath in a single year. Devon had another encounter with John in 2010 where Devon won in round 1. He started having elbow problems in his right around 2012 and got surgery in 2013. He was out of form when he returned in 2015. If you look at all the practices matches that year, Devon was getting destroyed by everyone on the table, not just John.

[@quiet216]

@@KevinLuWX Denis in 2008 was like the softest version of him. He wasn’t that impressive compared to his prime. John and Devon didn’t have a match in 2010. I know all about the injuries and details. It’s okay to brush off Johns injuries in 2008 but it’s totally fine to make excuses for Larratt against Tim Brenson in 2012. John even said in 2008 “Devon’s gonna kill me in 3 weeks if Neil sets this up”. Devon knew John wouldn’t be ready but he insisted and John wouldn’t want to let Neil down so the match happened. John had many matches and tournaments that year but a fresh trained Devon comes out of the bleachers and wins an unprepared John. Not taking anything away from Devon. It would’ve been a historic match if John was in good shape.

[@KevinLuWX]

@@quiet216 John and Devon had a practice match in 2010. Where Devon gave John the advantage by letting him drive first. Despite that, Devon still bled John dry and would have likely resulted in 6-0 if that was a supermatch format. John did give more resistance than he did in this match though. John probably knew in 2008 that he had poor chances against Devon because he was #1 ranked and endurance was going to favor Devon in a supermatch format. John and Ron bath was pretty even matched in 2008, yet Devon tore through him like nothing. Dennis wasn't at his best in 2008, but still very strong regardless. Bzrenk's phenomenal performance performance at that event as whole showed that he was still very strong at the time.

[@julianodelima2578]

It Is obvious That the taller guy has the advantage, simply by the fact of having his elbow closer to his body moreover using a bigger Group of muscles and ending up with as smaller angle among arm, forearm and body, while the other competitor, the smaller happens the total opposite, without power because There Is no leverage.

[@acedezyn]

Great respect for John Brzenk you are the legend

[@backpressure123]

Is there a particular technique or techniques the bigger handed guys are using against you that you're feeling uncomfortable dealing with? If so I might be able to compare each scenarios with my own experience pulling bigger handed guys and tell u what I think would be helpful. For me bigger handed, taller forearmed guys are definitely more difficult to toproll so I try to drop them down into a low hook.

[@elafiladordelgranerodeenfr1945]

john won in 2015 too against larrat

[@Ayumaz]

Devon wasn't fully recovered from his surgery

[@l1l9url]

Joe Hogan oh please Devon this Devon that. Wake up n realize John is better

[@zmeirzmeir8166]

El afilador del granero de enfrente devo beats him in 2009 ... 6-0

[@kasparov9]

Yeah John will always be better for fans, even when 90 he'l still be better.

[@quiet216]

John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured during this match. He said so in interview with Bowen in 2019.

[@zytra218]

In my opinion both in their absolute primes I think in a best of 5 Devon would win 3-1, he is just too big and has just as good counter moves and table iq as John, I say he is the best ever👐😬 absolute destruction

[@jameshedges1662]

Connor English John is almost is 50 or older I this

[@lethargicastengah572]

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[@ricardolafou5921]

John beat Devon when John was 50 and Devon was 40.

[@KevinLuWX]

No. Devon wins because of endurance.

[@KevinLuWX]

@@ricardolafou5921 John beat Devon shortly after his elbow surgery. Devon was so weak in 2015 he was even getting destroyed by middle weights in practice.

[@BackBurnerNews]

Thank you, That makes it more clear.

[@DerrickRamos_]

Hey¡ whats the song at 0:14 to 00:42 PLEASE

[@luzerino1124]

It took them 25 years to beat John.. Keep that in mind ;)

[@princessdesoloc4355]

u mean 6 years get ur facts straight one cant stay on top forever each one has a timeline just stating a real and true fact

[@quiet216]

John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured in 08. He said so in interview with Ryan Bowen in 2019.

[@cruelleader4782]

@@quiet216 hell yeah

[@Johnwilkinsonofficial]

the beginning of the second round so diesel how john stopped the toproll

[@backpressure123]

For finger pressure, I do thick handle stuff like everyone else + some pinch grip stuff (plate lifting). For backpressure, I do wrist kick ups, and I also started doing finger push ups and finger-tip pull ups cuz I think they'll help with training my hand muscles. There are 3 visible hand muscles, the thumb base, pinky base, and the one between your thumb and index when u look at the back of ur hand. The last one is responsible for lifting your index finger which helps with posting.

[@mdaciuk11]

Two legends.

[@sobiataqi1810]

John Brezenk AKA "THE G.O.A.T"

[@luzerino1124]

@@Dylan-pt1iv John was undefeated for 25 years... He is the goat of armwrestling. His prime days are over sadly.

[@rudaclan]

Worth to mention is that John is currently ranked: #1 Heavyweight right hand #2 Heavyweight left hand #4 Super Heavyweight John is 48 years old, weigh 85-90kg and have dominated the sport since he was 18, and still dominates his own weight class while beeing highly competitive in the Super Heavyweight. Devon Laratt is a Super Heavyweight armwrestler at 114kg, (110+kg), and is ranked #3 in his weightclass. He is very promising and could be #1 soon.

[@m.s.cchannel5955]

BOTH of them are legends..

[@mickclarke5741]

Two of the best right here.

[@filikost]

1st Round: 04:24 2nd Round: 05:30 3rd Round: 06:59 4rd Round: 08:02 5th Round: 08:38 6th Round: 09:33

[@SDSen]

This was the handing over the crown moment, Brzenk realized he was up against someone just as technical as him but a bigger stronger version. Devon was injury free and v strong here no doubt but i don't think this Devon beats the Devon that beat Todd recently. Despite the change in style due to injuries. Todays version of Devon is beastly, i don't think this old version of Devon would hang with the E Europeans of today.

[@trueneutral3092]

I think that version of Devon beats the Devon that faced Todd, but loses to the version of Devon that is about to face Levan.

[@backpressure123]

Does it hurt even when you're doing nothing? Or just when you armwrestle or lift something with your bicep? I'm not a therapist but ya definitely rest and constant massage. Cuz pulling without getting fully recovered will let the injury persist (prevent from being fully healed) and might make it chronic like in the case of Brzenk.

[@BackBurnerNews]

Thank you.

[@JeaustAW]

Devon Larrat is the best, there is no doubt!

[@TheTradesmanLU2001]

Jeaust3516 John is getting old. He's beaten Larratt plenty. Can't stay on top forever

[@nomi4645]

Cyplenkov

[@Boxerman801]

Smulter are best

[@alexb3805]

Jeaust3516 lol john the best ever he is champion for 3 decades deovan is already 40years old n he is known for 4 years only so if you might 10 ur old boy

[@UnboxingLab]

ScottyC this video is old, check out the newer matches..

[@jessemartinez4064]

John and Devon are both legends in my books

[@kasparov9]

Thank you that's very informative.

[@K2_EastFace]

Dat strenght about Devon when he block John is really unbelievable. Wow

[@GrantWood.]

Devon and his sister make a good couple.

[@farhatsam8529]

If you don't beat Devon in the first second, you loose

[@Lunarpollo5622]

Denis Cyplenkov.

[@farhatsam8529]

@@Lunarpollo5622 only him

[@Lunarpollo5622]

Michael Todd

[@wisewigga7129]

@@Lunarpollo5622 lmao Devon in his prime would destroy denis, plus John destroyed denis months ago before the match and larrat won easily. Todd was pure cheating under the table its not even excuse its just facts

[@cruelleader4782]

@@wisewigga7129 lol prime devon beat denis? Nah prime denis was after 2010.and i believe who can conpete with denis just vitalu,levan,brzenk,pushkar

[@kasparov9]

What is the rotator? Thanks for your answers.

[@kasparov9]

Definitely the hook was my first natural move, toproll I've only learnt since going to training. Pretty strong in a hook, though I struggle to get a good grip with a strong big hand. Any advice?

[@TheSoftwareJunction]

People just hate Laratt because he is Canadian and beat an American :)

[@TheStiffler03]

no .. im german and i just dont like the way he acts.. he disrespects a lot of his opponents.. john is pure class in every match

[@sonalimukhi2903]

TheSoftwareJunction ffgg

[@swashington942]

Childish comment

[@bullred9498]

Kegan Gowen John was born in Illinois, he is American, in order for him to be polish he has to be born in Poland, maybe his parents or grandparents were born in Poland and are polish but he is not

[@arfshesaid4325]

@@bullred9498 thats like saying Devons German

[@openureyes929]

Devon.. !!!

[@kasparov9]

Thanks for your answers, there are a few guys stronger than me, and heavier too. With a weekly training session, how long do you think it would take to substantially improve strength? By the way, my bicep still hurts from 3 weeks ago, possible tear?

[@trueneutral3092]

Sorry, and I think it's amazing that in nine years no one has asked this, but: who the fuck are you?

[@thesaaxxxbaba6672]

when larratt goes beast mode...

[@piro4351]

devons right wasnt in shape in 2015..here hes about 30 pounds heavier than now..

[@gabriel.trainer]

It's a very good example of a bad day for the much superior puller. On that same year John won: 1 - World Tittle: Right 4-2 over Dimitry Kochiev (209+lbs) 2 - U.S. National Championship on two cathegories: Both right and left 3 - 6x0 over Michael Todd on Arm Wars Super Match Just to mention the most important fights of that year the lost to Larratt. For the list goes on and on and on. Edit: Man! Next year he was World Champion again! 5-1 over Cyplenkov (209+ lbs)!

[@names-mars]

Honestly Devon should have done more in his career to really solidify his name, today, a lot of people still don't wanna put him on top 5 of all time. I think if Devon would have join more competitions, instead of only sticking to WAL, he could have been appreciated more. He looks unstoppable here.

[@kennedysilva8739]

Two legends

[@adrianodwyer4227]

Larrat used his full arsenal of techniques in those matches great to watch from a beginners view point

[@dyalikedags]

John beat him twice after this... for the record

[@staygold902]

Utter domination

[@backpressure123]

When doing wrist curls, you can adjust the weight in such a way that you can train either your pinky side of your wrist or thumb side of your wrist. When doing dumbbell wrist curls, take a bench that is about 40 cm high and kneel down and then when you tuck in your elbow to the left side as possible (when you're wrist curling right handed) then it trains your pinky side of the wrist and when you do it normally it would stress the thumb side more.