Alexey Voevoda vs. Devon Larratt (Compared by their matches against michael todd!)

[@mwthinks3067]

Someone should give Todd a pillow so he can be comfortable down there on the floor.

[@Dylan-ge7gz]

MW Thinks i hate that move

[@aaronrus]

@@Dylan-ge7gz biggest problem i have with Michael's early kings moves, his shoulder was below the table in a losing position. if it was even just even with the table, i would have had no issues with it... but he spend 3/4th of his matches in the losing position, and he was allowed to drop below the table without a foul. BUT, recently in WAL, this whole year he has redeemed himself IMO, because all of his Kings moves have been parrallel or above the table, and he's focused on a more heavily pronated hand. that is real arm wrestling pronation and cup

[@Vasytufi]

At that time I think nobody could beat Voevoda :)

[@daytonfl6859]

Devons better

[@minatipradhan528]

Did you here of john

[@lance4377]

@Fouren agree with this one. After his voevoda fight he beat denis in 2 tourneys

[@nitishkumar22708]

Tim berson answer

[@nitishkumar22708]

@@minatipradhan528 he also lost againt him

[@Potalot]

voevoda looked like a god damn vampire king god in hes prime he had inhuman strenght and karisma he should have never cut hes damn hair he lost hes strenght like samson!

[@Mrpouletdu33]

I agree completely. He seems to be a very good guy and when he was long haired and do his religious rituel before every match he remember me a solitary superhuman like in some movies. Fucking charisma he has...

[@loyalamerican8776]

Buck Wilder Alexey voevoda better thank God he did not have to Face John brzenk in his prime!

[@777NihonSloan]

Indeed, it's exactly like Samson's tale.

[@ernst7704]

loyal American he would probably beat him

[@kaganturktur]

@@loyalamerican8776 Its funny if its a joke. Even funnier if its not a joke.

[@20kennex]

I'm a big fan of Larratt but I think Voevoda is stronger in his prime.

[@davidfuertes2354]

20kennex Todd is cheating against Devon than voevoda

[@karansoam]

right

[@winklelaltlanchhunga4313]

I think so....

[@daytonfl6859]

Nooooooo

[@Factsspeakinguser]

The reason is that Veovoda focused just on one arm while Larratt on both

[@RyuJinh]

Voevoda's the kind of guy that trains his arms on leg machines. Its true, i have seen it.

[@koolburn5218]

To be fair, Todd didn't develop his Kings move during the time vs Voevoda. I'm interested to see how Voevoda would handle Todd's Kings move in 2018

[@thecrusaders413]

the "prime voevoda" had an explosive start, todd can't use his move.

[@GymboStarsArgentina]

Kool Burn probably, he will handle it by breaking his arm with his super man strength.

[@sameertripathi7170]

2018 todd would beat voevoda easy

[@marshalld.teachstrongestma5992]

sameer tripathi keep dreaming.

[@darthmaestro2777]

Todd would be a lot harder opponent for voevoda now than then! U can’t compare what one person does against a similar or same opponent. Larrat vs voevoda would be a good match to watch.

[@vuralmecbur9958]

08:15 LOL, Voevoda's arm doesn't move at all.

[@MrMiljan407]

Vural Mecbur :)

[@flashfaster7129]

Steel hand

[@richardcerritelli9657]

Vural Mecbur too many vegetables not enough meat LOL

[@gondaljutt7059]

alexy was broken larratt arm that time he nothing against with alexy.

[@xyphercs8024]

The realest strong man is there

[@FreedomFighter2112]

Where were the referees...Todd made like a 1,000 fouls

[@gregmarbe823]

This should be called arm and body weight wrestling

[@jeremynew2882]

Todd in 2011 against larratt was different from todd in 2007 against voevoda. He was 285 when he pulled larratt and looks like to me, more focused and disciplined than he does against voevoda. I wouldn't read anything into it

[@bws205]

there should be a rule about having your shoulders etc above a certain level....hanging off/below the table like that is ridiculous

[@trashbash2001]

technically, as long as you keep your elbow on the table, it doesnt matter. Weight is no advantage if your elbow is stuck on the table. All you're doing is changing the position of your body. It's all about the technique and strength of your arm.

[@realSrvBhtngr]

@@trashbash2001 Your triceps are not supposed to touch the table. If it does, it's a foul. You can now guess how much of a disgust Michael 'hide under the table' Todd is to the game of arm wrestling.

[@kanethesevenfootmonster868]

@@realSrvBhtngr True Lmao..😂😂😂😂😂

[@csultraviolent666]

a wise man once said:"read the description before flaming." but the video rather favours voevoda, you are right!

[@saltedllama2759]

Well said. Not to take away from how dominant Alexey was in his short run at the top of the heap, but the opponent used as the control is dramatically different in each era.

[@thhthtrht]

Finally, the comparison is here !!!!!

[@jasontipton8430]

best arm wrestling match i have ever seen

[@drlegistagamer.154]

Ask to John Bzenk!!!!!! Only he have the Answer!!!!

[@Fleppo]

Daniel R and Travis

[@Vyselink]

This video is fun to watch but in no way is useful to compare Larratt to Voevoda. Todd was a much stronger (and used a FAR different technique, which as far as I'm concerned is cheating) against Larratt in 2011 than against Voevoda 4 years earlier. And Larratt has improved since 2011, while Voevoda has been winning gold medals at the Olympics. It'll be a great match if it does happen, but this video does nothing.

[@WanderleiSilva29]

Vyselink agreed.... this video was obviously made by a Voevoda fan.... Todd improved greatly since Voevoda and practically lays down on the ground now when he pulls.... not sure how its legal at all, but he seems to be able to do it effectively. Alexey didn't pull this version...... and Larratt and Voevoda are two different pullers and have peaked at different times.... Voevoda will never be back to 04' form again.... Hes been out of the game too long and is too old now. Although Larratt is older than him, hes been consistently in the game and training for arm wrestling. His only downfall was his surgery... that messed him up..... and the bobsled shit messed up Voevoda.... if Alexey ever does REALLY intend on coming out of retirement and getting back to being any kind of contender, he needs to start training for arm wrestling only and quit that vegan diet shit.... He needs to go back to roots. Steroids, steak, dungeon training.....

[@Vyselink]

WanderleiSilva29 Minus the roids and I agree with pretty much everything you said. I don't think roids are necessary for arm wrestling. You look at someone like Brzenk, he's been doing it for 30 years. Don't think roids had anything to do with it.

[@WanderleiSilva29]

Vyselink well Brzenk is an elite tactician.... Voevoda has never relied on strategy... its all power with him. I believe Brzenk has always been somewhat "clean"... im sure he takes muscle supplements and protein shakes, etc.. possibly even some legal testosterone boosters.... but I don't think anything illegal in the US....That's why you don't see Brzenk curling 200 lb dumbells with one arm.... The human body isn't capable of doing the kinds of physical feats that Voevoda is capable of without steroids.... He's at Strongman level and he doesn't even train for that. That's not because he was born with 3 times more strength than the average human... its because he's had a little help.... Im not saying that's bad or not. I don't even think they test for them in Russia, so the rules of legality are different depending on the country.... . Personally, I have no problem with steroids..... Just because someone takes them, does not mean they will reach his level or close to it..... its all genetics.... but steroids mixed with genetics will give you the superforce that you saw out of Voevoda in 2004.... but pressing 600 lbs for reps and curling men hanging on to a dumbbell is not natural in any way.

[@franktony81]

Vyselink I agree with ALMOST everything. Larratt has actually declined in the past 3 years or so. His best form was 11-12. After the surgery,his right arm looks dead and even his left arm looks beatable. Said that, I don't think Voevoda gets back to his 04 level with that vegan diet. He is still young for arm-wrestling, but he will lack the power he once had. For the record, Voevoda has great technique as well. People seem to believe that he was all power because he could pin down guys easily, but that's no true at all. Among the heavy Russias/Ukranians, I believe he had the best technique by far.

[@Vyselink]

***** in what universe is 420kg "damn close" (to use your words) to 1000kg?

[@philipsmeets2329]

Why is todd always looking for coins on the floor .....i know its allowed but still..

[@vuralmecbur9958]

Todd is making foul first match vs Larratt.

[@karansoam]

Voyevoda at his peak was really a freak of nature. He was so strong that he didnt even need multiple techniques to beat anyone. Just RAW FUCKING POWER!

[@IEANO]

That ''younger'' Michael Todd was about 34 years old that time, and Voyevoda 27... and at this time voyevoda was no longer a professional armwrestler since 2 years.. He just came back to kick Michael ''under the table'' Todd's ass bcs he was running his mouth that he's the best.. Poor Todd didn't even had the chance to go under the table..

[@InTheHookJohn]

1000 times? That's pretty awesome. I quit reading after that. Huge exaggerations trying to make a point leave your statement without credit. But thanks for posting, I'm sure you feel better.

[@saltedllama2759]

We really won't know how Voevoda will handle the new crop of talent until he's fully trained and back on circuit. Even then, it'll still take a few speed bumps for him to fine tune his game and get back to competing at the highest level. People need to remember that he hasn't arm-wrestled competitively since 2007 (a bunch of left-handed matches he lost to Bagent), and he's in bobsled shape, not pulling shape. This match between Larratt and Todd was epic, by the way.

[@Hufsa]

I must say I loved the music.

[@SDSen]

Yea he said Devon would have a hell of a difficult time controlling Voevoda's hand as well. I was inititally 50/50 about the result. But now i'd give the upper hand to Voevoda and that's not only because of John's prediction, his prediction kinda cemented my initial opinion of the outcome. It's one match we all want to see asap

[@kaganturktur]

a Prime voevoda is the king of armwrestling. Period. Man the power, those insane training videos,beaten all great superstars,the charisma and fashion of those years long hairs like tarkan... He is a legend.

[@Su-30MKI]

I want to see Alexey vs Devon. Both are my favorites

[@TheMightykaz]

You can't compare these matches. The Todd of 2011 is an entirely different beast than the Todd of 2007.

[@Beenie0085]

voevoda best right arm larratt best left arm destroying opponents, straps and table i love it

[@kakadu79]

cyplenkov and oleg are better with left as larratt

[@TheBrocktonBlockbust]

+kakadu Travis Bagent was the shit with left in his prime. Unstoppable.

[@claudiucosar3004]

the farst timp tanks for this clip its veryyy nice ,voevoda its the best in the worlddddddddddddddd alll respect to voevoda all

[@jawadmahdi4012]

Damn! Both of them are strong, Alexei was the strongest in his prime, but don't forget during alexey's time there were few more monsters like him for ex. Travis bagent and John Brzenk. Before having an match with brzenk, travis and alexey used to compete a lot with each other, the outcome was that travis defeated him in every matches, due to that voevoda developed his own technique to beat travis and also john. Voevoda was a russian athelete, who used to do monstrous lifting and etc. On other hand, Devon made his power through sparring with other arm wrestlers to understand the logic behind arm wrestling, he also lifted but not as monstrous /insanely as alexey did. Outcome: Don't know

[@mar__k]

3:06 Looks like Larrat's arm broke at a moment

[@aiyazreza5961]

Voevoda is a damn god

[@salmangamingxdeditz5210]

Voivoda was beast that time

[@einkar5555]

Yes. Many great heavyweights. Norway has Lars. He is probably going armwrestling in Australia again in march. Is Larratt too, I wonder? Lars vs Devon would be epic

[@InTheHookJohn]

No I do not know when. I can say that it's coming along well. He feels stronger by the week. He's taking it fairly slow but steady. I expect him to be back in very good shape before the year is out.

[@kemalferhanince6435]

I think this two matches is not comperable. Micheal Todd changed his style. I am not support this style but this style make him more powerful.

[@saltedllama2759]

A lot of people just love the Pulling John documentary (and who doesn't?) and assume that's the Alexey we'll see again. One thing that was most impressive, was how every (right-hand) opponent Voevoda went against during his run could only shake their head after their knuckles touched the pad. He had a near unbelievable combination of power and technique with the right hand. I personally just don't think he'll get back to that level.

[@VishalSingh-dh9fn]

Laratt is legend!! You can only judge laratt and Alexey when they face each other.

[@samueljump8891]

hard to say if he was better than brzenk, they wreslted one time with a strap when brzenk was slightly injured.

[@kg35tt]

In their prime I don't think anyone can be alexey right hand.

[@piro4351]

prime larrat ( 2009-2010) would absolutely murder alexey.

[@SpicyTurk]

lol nope. alexey at prime is definitely at the top of armwrestling history

[@Youtube_Globetrotter]

I think if Prime Voevoda VS Prime Larrat in 10 matches with right arm, i would guess 7 win Vevoda 3 Larrat.

[@BiMiHi]

i am ashamed someone would actually believe that, seen some larrat matches from that time, nothing to brag about

[@TheDirtyLuke]

Lol.. Devon is 2 times right hand world champion and 2 times left hand world champion, with the latest being this year 2016. And if he competed against Alexey he would completely murder him. His endurance would kill Alexey.

[@thehammer3340]

Todd must practice by sleeping under a table 😂😂

[@jilow]

I think people miss the fact that Brzenk did LOSE even in his golden years to people to other than just Voeveda, just overall he add a winning record over pretty much everyone except Alexey who didn't continue in the sport (which is a shame), that's why you can't make that claim, and I wonder what Alexey says himself in interviews, i've never checked.

[@bartart2233]

3 Kings : Brzenk, Voevoda, Larratt

[@Necrosis88]

michael ''under the table'' todd

[@mamukatraveller7082]

Voevoda:"Larratt,i need you to warm-up...".

[@kasparov937]

Then Voevoda wakes up.

[@mamukatraveller7082]

kasparov9 Speaking very important to realize that you talk,I would say one thing:when Larratt typed courage and will go on the tournament at least once and it will show the result that shows Tsyplenkov let's you and open their mouths...and before Larratt let hangs on individual battles better don't talk about Denis and Voevoda too.Larratt want Voevoda?Where he was hiding when Voevoda beat Travis,Brzenk and others?no offense but Larratt so far as a clown and not more..

[@kasparov937]

Wow Hanzo....you know next to almost nothing about armwrestling history...where was he? He was still young and developing..what a weird question. Devon has repeatedly challenged everyone. Anyway...top 16 in May has Voevoda, Larratt and Cyplenkov in a supermatch format. So we will see at last.

[@mamukatraveller7082]

kasparov9 Okay you are our know-it-all...I see you fondly obstinate creature.You say he was still young and developing,so first-you have no idea about their age,and 2-you can develop over the years and prove his superiority only in the case.so dont bug me brains.Russia have the strongest armwrestlers in the world today.That's what we see as not for the first year already.

[@kasparov937]

I know more than you do, I'm not the one making stupid statements and disrespecting devon, who is unbeaten in a supermatch for the last 6 years. Devon was developing then, ask anyone....he was losing to brzenk in and out then in 2007 really developed into the monster we see today. So don't talk crap. Your out of your league here, which Russian? Denis? He pretty much got owned by Chafee at Nemiroff, and Devon has been begging him for a match for 3 years...so why no match??? Anyway. top 16 will show the whole world who is the best. Besides Denis you have Pushkar who both Devon and Todd destroyed, which leaves only Denis...anyway we will see soon enough.

[@franktony81]

Todd has improved a lot since 2007 and Voevoda has been in another sport for a long time. I'm a huge Voevoda fan but I don't think we can draw a conclusion from this video.

[@kasparov9]

Tim Bresnan destroys Alexey 5-1 in Vegas, Voevoda doens'y even get a pin...wow.

[@kasparov9]

You really need today's Todd against Alexey to draw a comparison.

[@databloom70]

It really is remarkable how much better Iron Maiden is than Children of 'Boredom' in this match-up! Maiden FTW!

[@gabrielc6252]

Todd is much more strong and experienced in the match with Larratt (2011) compared to the match with Voevoda (2006). Furthermore, in the match with Larratt, Todd's elbow was off the pad in each match. His tricep was on the pad, not his elbow.

[@SheshagiriPai]

and not a single Kingsmove against Voevoda...maybe he put it in his arsenal later.

[@dillon1977]

Voevoda was simply the most powerfull right armwrestler ever

[@InTheHookJohn]

I'm sure everyone has been hearing rumors of his return. I'll believe it when I see it. I know Devon would like that match, he's said so publicly.

[@АлексейКузин-р9з]

Воевода вернулся. В мае увидим его борьбу в ТОП-16 !

[@efimkrivov]

Обосрался

[@whileistaysecluded]

Watch right at 2:27 devon waits for the break and then adjusts in a split second ... shit is like poetry in motion

[@randy5897]

Todd wasn't under the table yet

[@paulnyy1239]

Can someone tell me why there is no Brzenk vs.Voevoda

[@96816bassmeistha]

id love to see that match but its hard to compare them based on the fact that todd was much bigger, stronger and had his new style when he played larratt, as to when he played alexey.

[@InTheHookJohn]

John has his opinion. It does not change mine.

[@kasparov9]

Tell me if he doesn't have the strength then how can he apply his endurance? You need the base strength in the first place to hold the guy there.

[@UltimateCastGuides]

Was this before todd started going under the table?

[@Sherman_616]

this video doesnt prove anything other than arm wrestling is fucking awesome.

[@InTheHookJohn]

Larratt has proven more in awing than Alexey ever did. Larratt is the king and will continue to be. Time and time again he proves this, usually against much doubt (although I don't know where that doubt comes from). I guess people don't believe he really is that good. Todd would beat Voevoda 6-0 if they fight again.

[@osmanprokshi4796]

Larrat is the best

[@kasparov9]

I got to meet and Pull John in March while he was in Sydney. He said that Voevoda was the strongest he ever pulled, and that Alexey's pronation was off the charts and unstoppable. He said that he thinks he would roll over Devon if they met. What's your take on that? Since you think Devon would quite easily beat Voevoda.

[@gabriel24023]

Best video and music

[@tadex472]

Michael you forget to use your " under the table" techniq

[@taiwancc9726]

i like how todd doesnt go under the table when he is against voevoda

[@markkart7674]

Damn 8:15 todd hits a Wall 😂😂

[@kuntalroy6367]

I laughed so hard

[@Jordan-vr7ip]

And people think larret can destroy him🤦.

[@BearedHandholder]

You sir, are correct.

[@MilGrip76]

Todds elbow was either off, or in the air... for 10-20 seconds, at a time!!! WTH kind of equality in competition is that??? He's a one trick pony. As soon as he looses his 'lock' advantage, he's fighting for dear life. No Limits Larratt indeed.

[@brentlionakaboldchamp]

It`s not too hard for him to get his previous strength back, and even surpass it. Trust me....it takes a LONG time for your strength to decrease to a fairly noticeable difference, but it can be more easily brought back up.

[@kasparov9]

John do you know when Devon will be making a return with the right?

[@Hi-fd8wd]

VOEVODA!!!! THE BEST

[@r.a1599]

Vampire legend

[@fistoftulkas7335]

It doesn't tell us much of course, Todd was smaller, less experienced and wrestling a different way back in 2007... The Todd of today, or the one Larratt faced, was stronger and more difficult to beat... Still, it's impressive how Voevoda pins and holds Todd with no effort, freak... I would argue that this 2007 supermatch version is even better than the Zloty 2004 one...

[@igormendes2026]

i wanna see Alexey Voevoda vs Devon Larrat

[@piteccio4ever]

Voevoda in this form, was the best right armwrestler in the world, better of Larrat, Cyplenkov, Bresnan, Bagent, Brzenk...

[@MegaTUHAU]

ahhh..people talk too much..... ask both of them train to the prime..and then set a super match...

[@kasparov9]

Ok that's good, Is Devon aware that Alexey will be returning to armwrestling? And would he like to organize a match when both men have returned and in shape?

[@unknownperson961]

Arm-wrestling is under the table.

[@dennismente2580]

Damn alexey is hell... he is a monster...

[@kasparov9]

I doubt it too, however Alexey seems to think he would get back to that shape in 2 months, and strong as ever in 4.

[@coolbeansmate2324]

I cannot see Michael Todd, where is he? Is he hiding under the table?

[@krillin1195]

8:25 that embarrassed look on Todd's face.

[@zlibz4582]

lmao i am a big fan of devon but vovoeda is THE best and legend in this sport. Period.

[@tallswede80]

why are they strapped together?

[@jayc5306]

I think Alex would have won Devon

[@kraze9889]

Dude, you haven't understand what I'm talking about cause by reading your last comment I agree with you...partially XD cause its true that voevoda wouldn't be as strong as in the past, but Michael Todd is far to be nº1 in the world while Larratt, Bagent or Cyplenkov are fighting around the world.

[@InTheHookJohn]

poor little kid :( one day it may get better for you. don't cry so much, it's not good for you. try to cheer up

[@samueljump8891]

voevoda has shrunk in size considerably since 2007 which leads me to believe that even if he was the best in the world maybe it wasnt all natural.

[@jmber27]

So when did Todd start looking for gum under the Table 👀

[@joydeepdeb7940]

I want to see match between Larrat vs Alexy

[@chhangte_anp]

Voevoda is the most handsome Pro Armwrestler in the World

[@teukka8663]

Alexey Voevoda and Dennis Cyplenkov are best armwrestlers ever imo

[@massicristo4830]

also pushkar, brzenk and larrat

[@nilapathak2176]

Teemu Luttinen devid is good but not best.. That goes to larret

[@JoeJA_958]

And this 2018, Came Back is REAL from Voevoda

[@puneetsharma4991]

I Feel Bad For Todd

[@Finn-McCool]

Not a fair comparison, Todd hadn't perfected (and exclusively nursed on) the Kings Move when facing the Russian.

[@Kickinoffthenoobs]

How could anyone compare god with human. Voevoda was incomparable in his prime.

[@abensempoi]

Damn strong...too strong...

[@franktony81]

Todd's style is a disgrace to the sport. It simply shouldn't be allowed. When he actually pulls, he gets beat quite easily.