Road to the Games Ep. 18.05: Mat Fraser Vs. The World

In the months leading up to the CrossFit Games in 2014, Mat Fraser was holding down a desk job. From inside the four walls of his cubicle, he made a decision: “I don’t want this for my life. … I’m gonna make a run at this CrossFit thing.”
That’s when he “just pushed all the chips in the middle of the table” and went for it.
Now he’s a two-time champion pursuing legendary status in the Sport of Fitness.
“Can anyone beat Mat Fraser?” producer Heber Cannon asks during behind-the-scenes interviews at Regionals.
CrossFit Seminar Staff member Dave Lipson smiles mischievously and quotes Anthony Hopkins’ character in “The Edge”: “What one man can do, another man can do. I’m gonna kill the fuckin’ bear.”
Dave Castro, Director of the CrossFit Games, has a simpler answer: “No.”
The most important response to the question comes from Fraser himself.
Tune in to find out what his mindset is heading into this year’s competition.
Video by Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, and Marston Sawyers.
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[@casualarrogance]

“The Regionals went...ok...” haha yes Mat, you almost destroyed everyone else.

[@rongrewal6946]

I just came from the gym and now I want to go back after watching this.

[@peacebestillgaming3073]

i dont go to the gym and i want to because of this

[@adlerchavez2180]

I give that man props aside from being an incredible athlete, he is very humble demonstrated that when they asked him if he thought any of the rest of the crossfit athletes were at his level and he said yes and that worries him

[@dramaathelete]

Sammy is the real MVP

[@aaronorrantia8263]

Mat is one of those guys with the freak genetics who has that scary work ethic. It’s easy to say you’re gonna work as hard as him but in the moment you remember why it’s so hard. Mad respect to Mat. Truly a once in a lifetime athlete.

[@probitionate]

1) "How do you beat Froning? Wait until he retires." 2) "How do you beat Fraser?" See 1.

[@antorabbia97]

Sadly here we are

[@austinmassengale5995]

@@antorabbia97 like to see that someone else is sad and watching old videos lol

[@ObesetoBeast]

I thought the part where he talked about his attitude during competition is not exactly how he would like to be remembered. This was a fantastic episode

[@k9leadstheway531]

Ford truck, Guns and lifting weights.. MERICA!

[@jefjef2222]

and tobacco chewing, plus wife in the kitchen!

[@generosen999]

João Fernandes haha 😆 yesss

[@danieljw1985]

Epic!

[@MrBracci77]

Fuck yeah!

[@CyrilleQua]

Coming back there when he announced his retirement his insane thanks for everything u've done for the sport and the community and for inspiring a lot of people out there. #HWPO

[@rupzz]

21:22 "Im back motherf*ckers"

[@MatthewSouza]

He's a Savage

[@willleyland2893]

Hahahaha

[@laseveryday3076]

Too much sauce for this moment.

[@theayegerlehner7793]

"They have the same 24 hours a day that I have." humble Matt Frazier. He knows others are working to their best and he has to do the same.

[@charlieroberts4293]

Best attitude to fitness out of all the Crossfit athletes in my opinion

[@ross5400]

ive found his secret! it's Sammy!

[@II-le6wr]

Casper Ross more like Sammy’s food 😂😂

[@frozenkilt]

You are not wrong, sir. THAT is a good woman.

[@Grace-ul7lm]

behind every great man is a great women

[@diaspo]

She fills in all his holes

[@razzakrajim9390]

If you get Sammy will you become fittest man on earth?

[@liptongtr]

I sit in a cubicle all day waiting for crossfit after work so I get it. Mat Fraser has my dream job.

[@amkinceyful]

Fraser makes me want to go work out. By far the best one yet.

[@andrewdevine4350]

So basically when his gf gets pregnant...he will quit

[@gatoulis666]

This man is simply an inspiration to everyone!

[@ashleyzych5366]

Sam and Matt’s relationship 😍😍 and the fact that he only did “okay” at regionals

[@callyjosephine1118]

Thank you to everyone who puts in the time and work to make these videos! They are awesome! 🙌🏽

[@avipriya82]

SAMMY THE REAL MVP

[@TeamRICHEY]

Boss.

[@harrydewsbery1182]

TeamRichey can anyone beat Mat Fraser?

[@dillonbouma2992]

That hustle pennant @20:28 though

[@rw7987]

What would Mat Fraser do?

[@samprice4191]

If athletes competing at the games say he’s unbeatable, they have no place being there.

[@georgemonahan7284]

the guy is an absolute beast!

[@bascal133]

Lmaoooo he gets his own episode obviously 😁

[@MrDaddyawn]

Best quote: "I'm doing what I want."

[@patricia_8888]

1:28 "He is human like the rest of us." Thank You Katrin.

[@MC__]

This is a glimpse into the mind of someone who wants to absolutely crush the competition and who has made up their mind that they're going to do it. Winning is a conscious decision. Good luck, Mat!

[@Key-With-Me]

How can you dislike this guy; put in mad work and will be remembered as the (co)greatest CrossFit Athlete

[@Tulumbatron]

the best road to the games this year. very well put together

[@dylanboudreaux9916]

Great video! Really gets you pumped. Huge Fraser fan. What a humble guy!

[@mikaheinekenn]

It has been beautiful to see the way he talks about the whole support she has given him entirely. 💕💕💕

[@gymnasticsqueen18]

I love me some May Fraser 😍 can’t wait for the games this year.

[@PatCFLabat]

May Fraser won't be at the games unfortunately

[@ciandunphy7888]

Who wouldn’t be excited😂

[@eddietorres7635]

Wait, so he let Sammie drive alone all the way from Vermont to Cookeville, TN alone while he flew??? SAMMIE IS THE REAL MVP YA'LL! GIVE HER THE MEDAL!!

[@alexandracouret115]

Eddie Torres yes, thank you!!!!! I thought the same thing. What’s up with that? You have your lady drive all that way alone - and you fly???? Hmmm 🤔

[@jtkjtk86]

I think he did it to avoid getting lethargic and Sammy probably took a lot of gear that couldn’t fit on the plane

[@matthewmatte9902]

Is he supposed to not train for several days? Not that hard to put it together that he needs to train every day and driving for 3/4 days doesn't work for his lifestyle/job

[@fc7alibi]

They're a team. He's said so himself and that's why he's retiring. He doesn't want to put his "team" through that anymore.

[@chopperhead2677]

The reason I think why Mat is so successful is he mentions how there isn’t a do over or he can do better the following week the Games comes once a year and he takes that shit seriously. Respect ✊🏽

[@georgioabimansour9185]

We have a saying in the middle east that says : "وراء كلّ رَجُل عَظيم، ٱمرأة." And this saying means, that after every great man, there's a woman. It could be a mother, a wife... But in Fraser's case, it's Sammy. God bless them for the love they share.

[@granitetrades]

Castro was so pissed when he said "No" after they asked him if anyone could beat Fraser lol

[@benmartin3180]

His secret: Put a good dip in

[@davidstringer5551]

Ben Martin yeeyee

[@davidstringer5551]

Ben Martin n crack a cold one

[@andyn2003super]

Feeding The Frasers For The Win

[@krissyhughes6832]

awww... Sammy is the champion here :)

[@mko1748]

Such a good guy. Good Luck Matt. And that is one beautiful barn. Glad you rescued it.

[@Sebastianhofer1989]

Maaaaaaaan this episode is way too short..would've watched another hour easily. I like the aspect ratio, guys! Bringing that film look to a whole new level..

[@USMCdad470]

Awesome!!💪💪 Keep pushing Brother. You keep a lot of us motivated.

[@Vincent00745]

Best episode ever ! good job guys !

[@VoscoAlrdich]

The one we all wanted all summer Is finally here

[@puniopenetrante]

- How do you beat Mat Fraser? - Cancel the Crossfit Games.

[@phatzonki]

Well then theres nobody to beat

[@tonigrabe7208]

Whoever did this video...You did a great job. The Hype is real. Greetings from Germany :-)

[@theayegerlehner7793]

First time for seeing a video of you and Sammy! What an awesome relationship you two have. Rootin' for you! God's blessings.

[@generosen999]

I don’t even like cross fit but I am a huge fan of Matt I love his dedication it gives me a Rush

[@jamescooper158]

Can't wait for the games now!!

[@jonathanburton5193]

Absolutely freaking awesome 😎 awesome 👏 awesomeness I’m gonna watch this so many times 👌

[@DockNewellJr]

Needed this motivation to get back in to woding! Thanks!

[@claramo1266]

he’s got this year in the bag

[@msjche]

HYPED to watch this! 💪👈

[@autumnsharp425]

This episode really shows Mat’s “non-competition” side. It makes him more relatable to the community/society but I’m waiting for him to be genuine in his journey before CrossFit.

[@lotfiproteinclubmedea4995]

finnaly the final rod to the games

[@diaspo]

finnaly rod is bes rod

[@jaoriprilj]

How is he so humble? Damn, dude... He's the man.

[@II-le6wr]

0:00 and I already love it 😍🏋🏻‍♀️

[@phatzonki]

Abbi Fox why would u love something that hasnt even started? I would like to be blind too 😍

[@sdpower]

I wonder why this videos never have subtitles...

[@ishmamfaiyaj6661]

He is truly a good person His eyes dont lie.

[@jump312]

I been waiting for this video for QUITE SOME TIME!

[@degreesofshining]

Next week baby! Go Time!

[@barabooshark]

Best Girlfriend Ever

[@JRKA]

What else she got to do

[@finn54123]

Jehu huh?

[@thebrownfilmshow]

Great video as always. You forgot to add the credit sequence at the end, but great vid.

[@Naafun]

Well done Matt. Absolute beast.

[@Ben.Evans1994]

Thank you!

[@albertoperdomo210]

0:27. Wow, Matt without beard... I never see that before. Jajajaja.

[@MichaelTaphouse]

Awesome video. He's a beast.

[@MARKO-ls2kt]

God job for Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, and Marston Sawyers

[@HERO-fq2vt]

in 2020, Man CrossFit Games title is The competition of 2nd place.

[@robynpullaro7223]

you are my favorite crossfitter and hero.your the best.

[@markhamilton50]

How do you beat mat fraser? Wait until he retires, and also wait until the guy he trains retires. then eventually I will have a chance.

[@dogbonetc7623]

Matt frasers a beast.

[@megustaq8]

Good job with the aspect ratio fits perfectly for 18:9 phones 👍🏼

[@ninakis39]

FINALLY GUYS OMG

[@mikeandridge9641]

I eat steaks and asparagus too....and have a great wife, but that's pretty much all I've got in common with the champ:) Thanks Heber, Mariah, and Marston!! Great video.

[@jater10]

This just another example of some dope editing by the CrossFit org. Mat Fraser is a man, but just built different.

[@tanc416]

when his pistols are faster than your air squats *smh*

[@NorthsideChamps16]

Soon to be the 🐐 3 more titles and he's there.

[@alanzhang3863]

Matty Fresh packing fat dingers @ 4:55 whats the tin of choice my guy

[@kasparstrugar5280]

I’m so confused, what are you talking about ? (Chewing tabacco) ? Or you talking about the guns ?

[@danielflood468]

Alan Zhang hahaha I noticed that too

[@myfeet14]

Kaspar Strugar he’s talking about the Tabacco in his lip. He puts a lot of tobacco in his lip.

[@JRKA]

Skoal peach!!!

[@marius_krm]

this guy is my spirit animal

[@simonsalazar7113]

Gracias por esta serie de videos❤

[@CrossFitGamesTV]

¡Gracias por mirarlo, Simón! Si te gustó esto, quisas te gusta este playlist del mejor de los Games del año pasado. kzbin.info/aero/PLOUJdfGFdEe2x2x20nFXLvqywmskbtFmt

[@simonsalazar7113]

@@CrossFitGamesTV Gracias, ese playlist esta muy bueno🤗

[@almogashkenazi3039]

Finally!!!

[@x.bobbybo]

'i came in under prepared' - 'it went okay' --- *wins 5/6 events at regionals.*

[@rubenlaranjogonzalez2879]

Being Spanish I find that "paella" hilarious lmao. XD

[@nicolasrentschler8284]

He is so damn inspiring!

[@mathieusoucy7904]

Matt GF seems so nice. I think she's the reason why he wins.

[@kevin.lima1]

that was awesome video when's the next one?

[@johnnylongshlong3677]

I hope you're a millionaire now man. I could tell back then you needed business guidance to build your brand. You deserve to be incredibly solvent.

[@craigherbert25]

I’ve had 6 beers but pretty ready to go do a workout! Someone hold my beer 🍺

[@abdulmuqeet2176]

Finally ! Matt Fraser, the King of CrossFit !

[@joelstephens22]

Holy shit the hype is so real! I want to just go train now.

[@jordanhepburn2314]

This dude is legendary.

[@hectorcortes1980]

Amazing

[@heleenh6307]

Hahahah him pushing against his bed's headboard because of his dream. This guy is devoted!

[@infini.tesimo]

I really don't like this aspect ratio

[@ganktank6990]

Keenan Smith what is aspect ratio?

[@maggie90gal]

Thank you!!!

[@RustyX94]

Does Mat Fraser 'Dip' ?! Is THAT the secret to the Crossfit Games?!

[@adamantbelief77]

Love that he made everyone eat their own words haha

[@RB-zf7nn]

FINALLY!!!!

[@connorcutler221]

Rik - n

[@J-Sebs]

Absolute unit

[@boxingholland]

Damn all this reflection without a coach is amazing!

[@RonnieSlater]

Let’s goooo Mat!!!!