Moldova 2018 | Prelim Highlights

[@1616Rotor]

Strange to think that Pushkar is gone from this world, and we may not see Oleg pull again at this level...😪😪

[@thegrind1382]

Todd Hutchings is a BEAST!

[@TheLuminousOne]

Travis Bagent is The Beast.

[@fhjal1574]

@@TheLuminousOne not beast but clown

[@borissibor2638]

Anyone who can bend Sasho in half like that is definitely a beast. Todd is an animal.

[@Silks]

If Hutchings catches your hit, you lose

[@rico_eyles_mot6259]

Unless he's pulling Todd who'll just tickle his bollocks for the whole thing

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

Larratt is one of the only guys who beats him on a regular basis after the inicial hit. I don´t think there´s anyone in the world at the moment as good as Devon on holding and wearing opponents down. But Larratt is a natural heavy, so Hutching´s is strenght is awesome.

[@adamstein7302]

Ricardo Silva devon didn’t stand a chance without using the kings move

[@RicardoSilva-qp4bb]

@@adamstein7302 If Todd gets him of the inicial start it may, but if Devon holds Todd up Todd looses. On the long run Todd looses. On the long run Todd already lost. There aren't many people in the world who can stand with Laratt when the game is on after the inicial hit. Todd's side pressure is amazing but Laratt's hold is just a brick wall. Also, regarding the talk about the kings move, I also don't agree with that move, and if I made the rules that move would be banned, but so would be the "lay on the opponent arm with all body weight" like Bresnan, Chaffe and even Todd do sometimes - for example. Larrat is simply using what the rules allow to get past his worst so he can get to his best.

[@adamstein7302]

Ricardo Silva good point!

[@wayd19]

Andreys presence is so far beyond regular people. He’s such a big dude and I mean besides physically.

[@alden2826]

ryan, still to date this is one of the best recorded videos of armwrestling... Legends on legends here with the best possible camera angle. thank you bro.

[@ryanbluebowen]

Kind words brother. Thanks for the support

[@FutureAbe]

@@ryanbluebowen Still watching it in 2021.. So many greats here

[@ohmyshou1der]

@@FutureAbe Still watching in almost 2024 :D

[@nishitsrivastava2231]

WAL should take a note of the no nonsense refereeing. Fair and square. No element of entertainment or marketing of personalities involved. True sport. True wins. Purity intact.

[@Silks]

It's looks great in highlights. Too bad if you watched the whole event you'd see how annoying it is that nearly every match was "Go! Stop!" over and over

[@brandish4952]

You have to weed out the dirty tactics.

[@sportmen1876]

Это нечто стока звёзд сразууу!

[@mrblacky6882]

Bart Wood man yoj need to take notes, you wouldnt call any of this.

[@sheryinmoua8486]

lol keep watching. you're gonna be mad bored.

[@Baruch-hashem-]

6:08 beautiful

[@alden2826]

dude, this is such an amazing video... the perfect angle and some of the best pullers in the world facing each other.

[@MrQynchou]

How about this reffing, beautiful.

[@IDestiny26]

This Makaaev is so ludacrious and miserable with all his pointings and the rest of it... But probably over the years, after he faces some Chafee-s and others, gona learn some humbleness

[@3enjamin]

He is always like that and I don't think he could change, it's his ATTITUDE. Makeev competes in this sport for years already and he got high level results. But yeah, he's a cocky jerk-ass .

[@IDestiny26]

Ye...I do not really like that style. The only person who I can take any shit from is Bagent, but he is not just a BS but a great showman....but this Makeev is a different story....I hate these type of ppls

[@MelbourneMaster]

Agreed. He is probably the armwrestler I dislike the most. A grown man who complains like a child every single match. Doesnt matter if he wins, losses or theres a re-start, he will complain every single time.

[@tandreu2020]

Dude is a giant baby, zero sportsmanship when losing and acts like every hit that's 1.5 from the pin pad is a pin.

[@leonardogagliardi7188]

it's really sad to think that this was Pushkar's last tournament and that at any moment you could leave, in his case fate wanted him to be involved in that damn accident, 2 months later, unaware of the fact that he would disappear, it's really horrible. You will remain one of the best ever. What you brought to the world of arm wrestling no one will forget. Goodbye friend. RIP Andrey Pushkar.🕊❤

[@chrism45]

Damn these guys in Moldova don't play around with fouls. Really strict referees, I like that.

[@sfcga1]

Best referees I've ever seen outside the WAF World Championship. No doubt.

[@koolburn5218]

European refs are on top of their game. WAL needs that.

[@Desneaky.larrat]

I want todd here😂

[@artzherdev6135]

Соревнования супер! Прудник красава))))) Тодзилу вмял в подушку

[@ДмитрийШевчук-э2у]

Тодзила со стартом дико тормозит, зато если поймал, мощи столько, что с любым постоит

[@АвторитетныйКазах]

Дмитрий Шевчук при этом он старик,и пиво употребляет постоянно)может у него генетика такая.

[@T12J7]

What a difference in power between those WAL champions and these Eastern European champions. Like they are on a totally different level.

[@ironbull2003]

Damn have not seen this matches before. What a great crew! Thanks for a video! Pushkar was a beast!

[@bobcooter]

Jordan Tsonev looks very strong and clever, gives everyone a good fight.

[@sometimesisingonhere5155]

Jesus, never saw Andreev get slowly crushed like that. Toddzilla has got such freaky power.

[@adebih8126]

i like this tables and pads, not that wal's ones also referees are much better than in wal

[@saltedllama2759]

I disagree. These guys were calling hairline movements elbow fouls. I mean, Pushkar had Trubin beat fair and square. I like that they do ref's grip every time though.

[@engr.h.mbasirijaz1249]

@@saltedllama2759 trubin stopped pushkar....... Pushkar was gonna lose eventually

[@robadagamers]

@@engr.h.mbasirijaz1249 nhaa..

[@thechugdude]

Todd did alright considering he was just in a WAR with Barboza.

[@danieljulian5172]

Not true. Todd probably had beatup tendons and a beatup elbow that didn't get full recovery. These are very important aspects when it comes to stopping a strong hit from an opponent. And we all know what happens when Todd stops a hit.

[@kasparov9]

He's a beast. By the way where was Levan?? Is he avoiding Pushkar?

[@danieljulian5172]

@@kasparov9 I'm not sure if levan lives as close as they do. But yeah he can't compete with the top guys in this tournament. He better just prep for November

[@eane1275]

@@kasparov9 why do you assume that when someone doesn't show up they are automatically hiding from somebody?

[@kasparov9]

It's a common theme in the armwrestling world, has Levan ever pulled Andrey? Levan is enjoying some success of late but he is yet to pull the best on earth and this was a prime opportunity, it's not like there are 10 elite events every year. I reckon he's ducking Pushkar, he doesn't want to get embarrassed. Wherever Andrey isn't, Levan goes there. And when Andrey is there Levan is a no show.

[@mattb4127]

Hey WAL, please take notes on the refereeing.

[@arnabdas2967]

How I missed this video.... That's amazingggggggggg

[@paataniauri9667]

So many grate matches in one tournament 👏👏👏

[@kizoculic7374]

If Larat and "under the table" match was here it would be 3-0 Larrat easy....I don't know why you and Brzenk never say anything positive bout Larrat? Great vid and keep up the good work

[@TheBrocktonBlockbust]

The guy never showed up to a Zloty and never will. He's not a complete puller. He's a supermatch puller. In a tournament he would be flashed every time.

[@christupper0]

Best tournament I've ever seen. Great lineup! Way way way better than Vendetta. 100%!!!

Trubin made about 25% face gains

[@y37chung]

If Todd train to stop top roll better he will be unstoppable.

[@mfrese]

We need another event like this. Just awesome

[@JasonYoast]

Love the vid thanks for your time and effort ... stuff like this and the show def get people more interested in such a kick ass sport!!!

[@propro693]

Todd how can you possibly be that strong man

[@keyboardrambo]

Great vid, Ryan! Thank you! I don't like that game of speed though, whoever starts faster wins.... Leaves too much room for borderline false starts.

[@snakegriffin4928]

Yeah Prudnik and Makeev try to flash everyone. Prudnik is ok but Makeev is the king of False Starts

[@haroutnajarian777]

Pushkar didnt foul!!!in my opinion i mean com e on!!! But thank u for the video great matches!!! I cant wait for my turn 👍🏻

[@clashwithsuman7581]

I can't believe there are some arm wrestlers out there who can flash todlzilla in his weight class😅

[@gianluccasantiago28]

Todzilla just need to improve his start to break those morons.

[@charleslovit1188]

In my opinion Todd was just worn out in the last few matches. He did beat some very tough opponents. Not including the very recent war with Barboza.

[@pavolsopa2136]

Há algo mais Um amor uma Luz morons?

[@Silks]

He's stronger than the entire weight class. Just a tad too slow

[@okokoprivica7885]

These table pads are so much better than those in wal.

[@arnabdas2967]

Toddzilla for a reason, the king of all monster the king of side pressure, he is too stronggggg

[@sportmen1876]

Трубин брат ЛУДШИЙ

[@SKLLAA]

Damn, some of those dudes are no joke. Seeing Todd getting flashed like that surprises me

[@eane1275]

Yea Todd is 53 and doesn't quite have the speed to stop lots of these younger guys, not much he can do about that anymore.

[@SKLLAA]

Ean E agreed

[@ManicMindTrick]

Prudnik looking strong as hell.

[@stoneeh]

Until he met Pushkar. That was over within about a milisecond :)

[@ManicMindTrick]

Yeah... But Pushkar is also in another weight class and I always expect him to dominate.

[@3enjamin]

Prunik looks bigger than previous years or it's just a camera angle??

[@sheryinmoua8486]

mindaugis vs cherkasov: 0:04 hutchings: 0:20 1:07 2:22 2:52 4:31 (hutchings vs sasho) 5:14 5:57 rustam vs makeev: 2:11 6:07 yordan vs makeev (Lolz) 6:18 yordan vs prudnyk 7:53 mike ayello vs petro marhindt 8:57 kurdecha vs genadi kvikvinia

[@sheryinmoua8486]

my shit

[@arnabdas2967]

All great players in one

[@richardbrown9138]

Todd Hutchinson that was awesome after armwrestling Marcio Barboza last week and then now. Great work guy!

[@nishitsrivastava2231]

And yah East is stronk! The western concept of the "world" should not be limited to the Geographical west or the Commonwealth. East is ripe with strength as well as wisdom. And you are invited for the grand experience!

[@slimrockwrestlers7334]

Amazing video , what else can I say

[@ryanbluebowen]

Thank you Brother

[@derickhilton8454]

What was Travis Bagent excuse for not entering the tournament???

[@leonardoarambula7283]

Derick Hilton trubin, zhok and pushkar

[@Ewahl91]

hahahahahah xD

[@fivedaysfitter5225]

He had an exhibition match with John Brzenk.

[@ZhuGeLiang6969]

mouth training?

[@GoldNutrition89]

He s the best ever left handed armwrestler in the who doesn t compete!:))

[@adambuglyo7594]

Oleg! I love Oleg! He's a great arm wrestler

[@5starcomment]

ryan, you got more air-time than anyone on the live stream...XD

[@3enjamin]

Vladislavs krasovskis vs Justin Bishop, what happened? In video I only see a foul or something and the match ended with Vladislavs victory?? You need edit in the way whole match show up continually in video, not half of it. Great video anyway! Thanks man. Did Todd Hutching have a match against Vladislavs? or Prunik vs Vladislavs?..

[@adambuglyo7594]

Fkn love toddzilla man. He's such an amazing arm wrestler. Respectful, strong as fuuuuck for his weight? My God he's a fricking monster.

[@General0006RBX]

Cherkasov is a beast I kind of can't believe he was pinned that fast.

[@3enjamin]

Yeah, he's way too strong in his weight class (65 - 70) but the guy who pinned him I don't even recognize at all. What a speed of youth raising in arm wresting...

[@tarasaitis_arm]

@@3enjamin can't you recognize Tarasaitis with different haircut ? :)

[@3enjamin]

Minde's AS: Indeed I don't know much about him, it's time to remember his name, I guess so. Thanks for info.

[@Lunarpollo5622]

Search for the strongest 70kg arm wrestler and he will come up

[@3enjamin]

@@Lunarpollo5622 lol, the video you mentioned came AFTER I post a comment here. Now I watched all of his videos in youtube already. Check the time of original comments and posts, dude.

[@96816bassmeistha]

i wonder if krasi thought it was a pin against toddzilla and kinda let off the gas. either way, todd is a monster at 50 plus years old. crazy strong.

[@eane1275]

I think once Krasimr figured out Todd stopped him he gave up since it is pointless to go into a hook war with Hutchings.

[@leslieross3404]

Awesome referees!!! Great edit!

[@numinumful3815]

armwrestling events most of the times remind me of nascar racingz most of the time no crowd at all

[@speedut2004]

Lovely 2 referees girls, hope see them more

[@TimmyTurner421]

Did you fall in love

[@stoneeh]

The stage girls were the real eye candy in that event.

[@alden2826]

at :14 seconds for those of you who dont know irakli was 20 years old... beating justin bishop that easily.

[@aniruddhagujar4119]

22* he's 26 now

[@TimmyTurner421]

Toddzilla, Bishop and co. showed that they really are world level armwrestlers. Fucking beasts

[@sunnydee7745]

Was Watching this till I seen pushkar. Rip man....

[@kasparov9]

Ryan you asked Travis about Moldova and Oleg and he said that he's ready, then at the opening you asked him about a match with Oleg, and he said that he hoped Andrey tires Oleg first before he has to pull him, then he just doesn't compete? Did you find this strange that he pulled out after making a big deal about the whole Moldova thing?

[@eane1275]

He's a bitch imo, doesn't really compete against anyone prevalent but talks like he's the shit.

[@am3aichjam33]

I like this sport, there's no blood and no violence

[@KrazyLoco23]

Who is the guy that top rolled Genadi? German or Swedish Sounding. Coolest combo of pullers I think I've seen at this tournament. Thanks for sharing Blue

[@СпартанецКН]

тодзила отличный спортцмен

[@arnabdas2967]

Clearly if Todd get bigger he will sure beat saginashvili, he has world class strength, side pressure from heaven, can't believe he beat again krasi at 2018

[@АлексейСмирнов-я9ъ2ю]

Тодзила молодец, сильный, вязкий, но во многом проиграл из-за медленного старта.

[@rodrowdy6661]

Todd represented well. Pushkar got robbed.

[@zzarious7740]

Holy shit this was fucikng great.Americans vs Europ

[@seekthe9]

man I wish Pushkar was around today

[@christupper0]

Bishop needs to get to WAF like now. World class!

[@mrdavester]

I like how strict they are with elbow fouls

[@jaminturner4585]

Makes me wonder how good Pushkar would be had he not been taken so young

[@jaiweballester5268]

Wow, what a tournament

[@sledged2467]

RIP Andrey

[@koolburn5218]

Wow, thought Mike Ayello and Todd would have done better. This is why WAL needs more from Europe, for us to see who the best in the world.

[@onthe1481]

Pulling all day... Ayello getting flashed by lil dudes, I like it.

[@gembagus]

Does anyone know how tall rustam is? People said he's 175, but he aint looks taller than Sasho andreev which is only 163

[@ИнокентийСмоктуновский-щ7б]

Не легко будет Пушкарю с Цыпленковым

[@strategygames5038]

Nice video, Thanks

[@natepolidoro4565]

This must have been Pushkar's last tournement

[@christupper0]

Anyone else miss Pushkar.

[@haroutnajarian777]

Great respecct for hutchings i didnt think he could beat sasho

[@engr.h.mbasirijaz1249]

Todd Hutchings beating sasho was amazing

[@ДжамбулТяньшанский]

всё круто

[@lovepreetsingh-si8kg]

Todd hutching awesum men 👌🏻💪🏻

[@VrikiJ]

- Thank You Ryan

[@engr.h.mbasirijaz1249]

7:51 why didn't they let Pushkar and genadi pull ???

[@darchandarchan7036]

Alex vs Gennady, lol Alex, you won, ok)

[@kasparov9]

Do these European guys know they are pulling legends like Todzilla?

[@Habeev07]

Ikr 10:14 the guys elbow is on the pad more than Michael Todd that's for sure. If It did come off the pad, it did far earlier than when he finally called elbow foul. Odd...

[@Kai240i]

Would've love to see fresh Sasho vs fresh Todd. Sasho was worn out from Krasmir

[@gianluccasantiago28]

It's the same as both tired

[@Kai240i]

@Phuong You might be in for a surprise, fresh Sasho on any given day could beat anyone 100 kg or under. He already beaten prunik multiple occasions, and beaten Rustam.

[@andriiauziak1178]

Not a fan of Sasho Andreev, but Makeev didn't pin him 0:36

[@3enjamin]

In this video angle, definitely not even close, agree with your viewing. And Sasho Andreev lost to Makeev by ref decision.

[@MrDeman40]

Soooooo how many cheezy "King's Move" were seen in those pre-lim's ??? Hehehh Great competition !!!

[@copyRtest1]

00:35 Man's arm was inches off the pad. God damn the refs need to look at the cameras sometimes

[@nurlanakpaev6696]

Смотрю сегодня это видео и понимаю..., что нету больше Пушкаря(((...

[@eeelax3282]

У Пушкаря вообще локоть не отошла

[@АвторитетныйКазах]

Зелимхан Мунаев он потом чисто проиграл без фола,отошёл не отошёл нужно признать поражение по мужски.А так он мог с легкостью со старка выйграть,если Трубин мешкобой)

[@repedeincetdabine3974]

It is much better this strict level of armrestrling, because referee don't allow fouls to gain matches. Hope WAL take note how is done, especially after I saw the last match with ridiculous win under the table and off the pad elbow.

[@aaronrus]

that bald ref is the worst. that 2nd foul by Pushkar wasnt a foul

[@erdemir5641]

The English ref is like "ready... (2 second wait)....go"

[@Berrystrongsauce]

Who is the longer hair guy at 6:28

[@stoneeh]

Prudnyk. Lost to Pushkar in the finals.

[@g.asanova88]

Черкасов чё там не выспался?А так Тодзила МОНСТ!Трубин молодец,главное что б не фолил в ноябре.

[@torespanu9548]

Alan makeev is Monster

[@kristosaristos]

nice to see some actual referees enforcing fowls