The Devon Larratt Interview Before Flying to Dubai

[@MattRhodesSport]

Thanks for supporting the channel everyone! There's a lot of other interesting topics that could be discussed but so close to the match this wasn't the time. Who Wins?

[@andrei19maran47]

Levan 💪

[@vickylot1291]

Devonsour

[@tiyrwyt7587]

in my opinion levan wins 6_0

[@forrestcrabbe]

🤘🎃🤘no limits🤘🥞🤘

[@IronLoveOfficial]

Levan clear

[@omnamahshivaye819]

Unlike other hyperactive hosts, you don’t interrupt and you listen carefully like a gentlemen. Mature personality 👌🏻Hopefully Devon wins

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@energyflowswhereattentiongoes]

Yeah hyperactive host are SO awful to endure. This is what originally drew me to Matt. Nice name. I also use that as a username on some gaming sites lol.

[@jaferjafer211]

4:29 why the head size is important in arm wrestling??

[@damasek219]

@@jaferjafer211 It is important, everyone knows it. That's why Devon keeps measuring it.

[@fearlesslegend2073]

@@damasek219 u didn't answer his question

[@TheUnchainedMind]

After watching many a Devon interview I can say this was definitely one of the better ones. Great questions!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Appreciate that

[@maldeventre]

Totally agree!

[@samurai351]

Totally what i was thinking.

[@rene9892]

can only agree

[@blakegaley4456]

I have to agree!! Amazing interview. It is obvious that you listened and were interested in Devon’s responses from the questions you asked and the way you asked them.

[@petrl9838]

Didn't even finish watching yet, but have to say you did a great job. Asking fresh and relevant questions from the get go, skipping all the standard stuff we already heard a hundred times.

[@MattRhodesSport]

I appreciate that!

[@TimmyTurner421]

THANKS for giving us the entire video instead of splitting it into 25 parts like other channels do

[@MattRhodesSport]

Haha yeah I get why they do it for better revenue but I prefer to watch this way so do that for you guys too

[@NavaisNOTmydaddy]

@@MattRhodesSport when I have some spare time I also enjoy watching this way. But I also enjoy the ability to watch a 3-5 min video on a a given topic I find interesting. From a revenue perspective, can't you do both? Release the full interview and also edit it with different conversation topics and released in shorter, more easily digestible videos.

[@MattRhodesSport]

@@NavaisNOTmydaddy Yeah I did that with Cyplenkov one recently. I might again with this too.

[@flowerofash4439]

well the video isn't that long anyway, some split their videos because the full video is around 1 hour or more

[@TimmyTurner421]

@@NavaisNOTmydaddy I usually listen to videos in the background like a podcast while driving or working out. When there are dozens of little clips that you have to manually start each time.. it's annoying and I rather don't watch them then 😄

[@lrvz7187]

One of the best Devon interviews I've seen yet! nice one Matt!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Thank you very much

[@hth54]

Facts, Devon really engaging too

[@davidgould5708]

That's how you interview... exceptional questions and Devon is a very thoughtful and engaging subject. Compelling stuff as always. Thanks to you both. I hope you shock the world once again Devon. It will be epic and helluva match however it pans out. Rooting for you buddy.

[@MattRhodesSport]

I appreciate that!

[@armwrestlingfan6804]

Devon invented a new bodybuilding category. One arm category!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Pumpkin Bodybuilding

[@someoneprice2371]

Nothings bodybuilding here

[@thomasthetankengin7722]

@@someoneprice2371 you know "nothings"

[@astwas]

Every teenager has been doing that since the dawn of man...

[@JLewis1979]

I love Devon, but I think Levan is just at a level of power Devon has only seen with Dennis during their left handed match. Levan 6-0 and hope Devon doesn't get hurt trying to King's Move.

[@alexthegordonhighlander1159]

One of the most intelligent sports interviewers and strength athletes out there. Great interview. Rooting for you Devon.

[@hussainmirza10]

The most professional guy out there. You deserve a lot of credit Matt! Awesome job. Thank you for all your effort and time. Its a one hour video but I can't imagine the scheduling and amount of work involved in setting these things up. Stay happy and healthy.

[@Demidar665]

This match with larrat and levan will look just like Cyplenkov vs Larrat Left.

[@numenorean6408]

Such accurate and intelligent questions from you, with differently ranging topics, i thoroiughly enjoyed it, thank you so much Matt!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dimkilago2958]

This will make a good delusional Devon Larratt part one.

[@TheJacali]

I’d be very curious to learn about devons left arm measurements. Maybe it’s like homeostasis and it’s growing to keep up with the right. I wouldn’t be shocked if it wasn’t the biggest it’s ever been as well! Hey Devon if you see this maybe after your match with levan you could release those measurements? That would be awesome! If not then please record it as well for the future. Cheers Devon good luck 💪

[@lucideuphoria7092]

theres gotta be some type of synergy at work. For example I stopped working my arms for a few weeks and focused on legs and back and my arms blew up. Shattered the plateau i was riding for months.

[@TheJacali]

@@lucideuphoria7092 hell yeah 💪

[@bluemonstrosity259]

@@lucideuphoria7092 Well I'm going to try that out over the next 2 weeks, we'll see what happens

[@loco79PL]

Thank you Matt, I love watching your videos because of the great and uncommon questions and also your calmness and ability to listen. I listen to lots of interviews in strenght sports and I consider you as the best interviewer. Would love to see you interviewing Dorian Yates someday. Greetings from Poland and thank you once again.

[@SabinBabblatchu]

Devon on Matt Rhodes Sport! I knew it was a matter of time, but still cant believe it! Too much awesome in one screen!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Haha finally!

[@ArmWrestling2022]

😏But...skinny devon WILL drop the ball and LOSE! .... lots of crying AND excuses will inundate youtube! 😊

[@georgedavidov5250]

Devon’s got mind games. He will show up at 350lbs shredded and destroy Levan. He makes memes which makes him better at arm wrestling than Levan.

[@akshaynerurkar1039]

You've got some skill there mate. What a great interview and great questions asked. I loved the question around the military. Keep up the good work and hope to see a part 2 after the match. Cheers!

[@denaliking6426]

Devon you have the nerves to say if Levan goes out of Arm Wrestling character you will loose respect for him........wow - you go into a childish rant calling Levan disrespectful names to get the strap rule in place and then you pretty much blow off their cultural processes on what is deem as a ultimate sign of disrespect and you lay there talking about you will loose respect ...........haha, dude you lost some respect points already and the match hasn't even happen yet

[@altair227]

At 15:46 he says ‘i have none off’ referring to pride and honor. This sum’s up larratt perfectly a cheater or ‘rule bender’ i hope the ref is strict with him so he won’t fool around because it is the last strike to his ego.

[@nekas1nekas]

I loved the question you made about how he feels now about the reasons that took him to war, brilliant !

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JorgeRojas-ut3wj]

They all say training is going great and that this is their best shape ever. THEN, when they lose, the secrets come out and the excuses begin.

[@aleksadodic5102]

Amazing interview! Loved the 'morals of war' question. Devon is such an awesome dude, a true man.

[@chrisquir0912]

All Natural.. the interview.. the questions.. the answers.. so smooth like watching a docu.. 💪😎

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JLewis1979]

Great interview Matt. Keep the content coming! You're one of the best non-biased interviewers in strength sports. I can't wait till your channel blows up.

[@MattRhodesSport]

Cheers Jason

[@chuggingtonn8923]

Great stuff. Devon works out 3 or more times a day. He is a Canadian icon and hero. He will be Levan`s greatest challenge so far.

[@michaeltrumph121]

Fucking CHEAT. He even admits at around 15:30 - 16:15 that he is not bound by honour the way Levan is. Larratt disgusts me.

[@benningsniper9516]

Yeah. Big challenge.

[@jingelegjingelek4040]

After watching this interview Definitely 6-0 Levan!

[@ez4754]

Yes

[@hecherr1121]

Interesting. I thought it will be Devon 4-2 but after the whole interview I think it's Devon 6-0.

[@benningsniper9516]

@@hecherr1121 what do you think now, smart girl?

[@calebwilliams7447]

Off topic but you can tell devon is genuinely happy when his wife walks in the room, how do you keep that kind of love for so long!?

[@s20acc94]

Be a special forces veteran world champion

[@ahhhttoooddgg9711]

Some things I see from him that off the top I feel like would help: women are drawn to VALUE and alpha male types, which he has shown to be both when he’s somewhat famous and one of the best arm wrestlers in the world. Arm wrestling and his military background hit that “alpha” category. He also stays focused on his path and passion with arm wrestling and women are attracted to men who are passionate about their “path” or hobbies/interests. Obviously finding the right person and not being a douche is a huge part of the equation too but there’s a lot that goes into relationships/ love.

[@rotten2209]

find the right person...

[@rotten2209]

​@@s20acc94 wtf does that have to do with being married to your favorite person?

[@s20acc94]

@@rotten2209 fuggedabadi

[@guanjun1178]

Great interview Matt, thanks a lot.

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@buckfiden1213]

How are you? "I'm massive!" Enough said

[@MattRhodesSport]

Haha I should have ended it there after 10 seconds in :)

[@buckfiden1213]

@@MattRhodesSport itll sure make a great clip!

[@ErocNelson88]

I really appreciate you asking him such a deep, very serious and mature question about regime change.

[@GAM3R3D]

Your channel is definietly underrated. I can only join to others and tell, that it's so refreshing that your questions are far more interesting, than most of others do, and that you listen to the interviewee. I repeat myself from before, keep up the good work!

[@david76saul]

awesome interview.. we need to get DEVON on ROGAN!

[@MattRhodesSport]

Cheers, that would be great!

[@robertlee4809]

Dude! YES!

[@michaeltrumph121]

Rogan doesn't need to bring a CHEATER to his podcast.

[@david76saul]

@@michaeltrumph121 you mean like Lance Armstrong, Mike Tyson, Russell Brand 👍

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@david76saul Armstrong is a much bigger start than Larratt. Tyson is a worldwide phenom, and he never cheated. As for Brand, he's not even an athlete, so I don't know what the fuck you are talking about.

[@ZeidGho]

Hey man how are you? "I'm massive" 😂😂😂 Only Larratt would start a conversation like that

[@jonetshkin]

I admire Devon humbleness. He is the most down to earth athlete there is.

[@flaviomorofurian5271]

Humbleness??? 😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Gotta be f... kidding me

[@jamestoole3614]

Awesome interview with some great questions. In all seriousness, I appreciated what Devon had to say at the end about the current state of affairs in the world. My thoughts exactly. It's like people joining the US Military to "protect American freedom." Let's be real and just admit that the last group of men to do that were the soldiers from WW2.

[@UXSpecialist]

Devon just said he has no honor.... He's not the hero here, he's the villain.

[@michaeltrumph121]

Fucking CHEAT. He even admits at around 15:30 - 16:15 that he is not bound by honour the way Levan is. Larratt disgusts me.

[@boerieroll]

I've been waiting all day, my favourite armwrestler interviewed by my favourite Strength commentator

[@MattRhodesSport]

Great to hear! I hope you enjoy it. There's some topics not covered before towards the end.

[@Enesssss17]

@@MattRhodesSport Turkish subtitle please

[@markaurel3334]

Thank you for beeing a calm and diligent host and for not splitting the video. Great shit, subbed.

[@mr.b111]

Great Interview, and especially the question about the serving, and the mentioning of the corruption and fake intentions of governments, and propaganda everywhere was very important! Thanks Matt!

[@stealthassasin1day291]

If you could build a tower with the confidence that both these arm wrestlers have, you could probably reach the stratosphere. Keep the hype going!

[@paranoid7]

What a Fantastic interview filled with great questions!

[@jaferjafer211]

4:29 why the head size is so important in arm wrestling??

[@ethanclaridge1064]

Brain 🧠

[@tiyrwyt7587]

it's just a joke you know

[@buddyhale7263]

Devons making a killing just laying around before the match💯🔥💪💪💪👊

[@andrei19maran47]

What was with KZbin. I saw this, but could'nt comment.

[@MattRhodesSport]

Yeah some error, I had to re-ulpoad but working now

[@valeyyrm]

Davon you are so strong now you are going to win 6-0 like we all get stronger what is heavy to day after 20 years is going to be light LOVE FROM ICELAND

[@benningsniper9516]

Shut up and don't open your mouth about arm wrestling ever again. Devon got dismantled

[@sweetr333]

This was a great interview. Alot of interesting questions

[@thelampman6582]

I think it's a David vs goliath match!! but that's my opinion! brains vs bronze ...they say it's the fight in the dog not the size but I could be wrong!

[@newbor5928]

Matt you did a great job.

[@boerieroll]

Share the shit out of this one boys! Let's grow the sport and support the guys that bring it to our doorstep

[@MattRhodesSport]

Thank you, agreed :)

[@KootBear]

heck yeah

[@begula3013]

First man to the bottom of the table wins!

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Great interview Matt. I really believe Devon has a great chance of winning. I’m picturing him stopping Levon in the third round. Can’t wait to see Levan‘s teammates faces once they realize Devon is going to win. Or Lavan is literally going to rip Devon‘s arm off lol

[@MattRhodesSport]

Soon will find out, exciting one isn't it!

[@benningsniper9516]

About that....

[@frozenrope8766]

I've been pumpkin training since puberty...

[@snarkyboojum]

Fantastic interview!

[@TimCaruana]

You're a champion interviewer! Many journalist could learn a thing or two from you. Good luck to Devon!

[@stephenday5320]

Great interview Matt. 👍 Are Levans' arm measurements known as of recently?

[@uro826]

Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIXOqJmkd72kbKs

[@MattRhodesSport]

Cheers Stephen, hard to get any info from Levan..

[@joshtheflatearthjedi222]

Yeah they're not big enough

[@dookiekicks]

Thanks for asking the second to last question.

[@garythecarwashkid]

Bloatlord is coming for you Devon

[@armwrestling-like-the-vide6030]

#KyriakosGrizzly 🦾😎💯🤘👍💪

[@Adit-bm7mk]

I am a teen and have backproblems as well😭😭 7:45

[@evzl3589]

Я надеюсь Вы умеете читать по русски. Спасибо большое за интервью, Мэтт! Было очень интересно послушать Девана. Я русский и живу в Канаде не так далеко от Девона. Возможно , в один день, получится встретить его в живую.

[@enisengin2950]

Matt, you’re second to last question regarding the military and possible disinformation was brilliant. Great work.

[@SStesta90]

I enjoyed this a lot, thank you.

[@lucidarmwrestling]

Match of the decade! Levan is weighing 180 kg going hulk mode

[@albandi]

Time flies whilst watching such interesting videos, well done.

[@MattRhodesSport]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@andybeckett159]

excellent interview matt, love devon

[@gerritevers654]

Good interview

[@MattRhodesSport]

Cheers buddy

[@Bixll09]

If Levan uses the Kings move..... I will never let Engin live it down. All the shit he gives Devon for that move. It would be awesome.

[@benningsniper9516]

He's not a little girl. He doesn't need to

[@ryanjames9599]

I wish he would be open about what steroids he uses

[@riyandreams]

Great question by u.. Thanks for the interview.

[@CarnageIsILL]

I absolutely cannot wait to hear "YEEEAAHH BIG BOY!". S Tier interview Matt. You're doing great! Love the content!

[@benningsniper9516]

Still waiting,

[@nirbars]

Love your interviews. Your really good,you ask the best questions and actually let the guest talk .keep up the good work

[@tac6044]

If you want an excellent exercise for arm wrestling start hanging. Its as simple as it sounds, hang from a pull up bar. Just hang and that's it. It builds up almost all useful muscles for arm wrestling and I never hear anyone talking about this as far as training. Its a game changer and good for so much else. Look up some info on it. You absolutely should be doing this exercise and its not easy.

[@garysnow1475]

That's what I've been doing! Can't say I can do a pull up but I can hang for at least 60 seconds! Great advice though.

[@jackhammer2671]

Great interview...like some said ask a question and leave the champ answer.

[@LBJ23Amine]

Devon "No limits" Larratt 🍁

[@benningsniper9516]

Devon "overrated" LeRat

[@70sivarto]

Great questions, refreshing to see.

[@ebassman773]

Great interview man. Thanks for this! Let's go Devon!

[@thesocialartsclub9095]

Glad to see Devon is awake...but is careful not to say too much.

[@ashutoshporichha7623]

You Reuploaded this video right? I saw the video 5 hours ago

[@MattRhodesSport]

Yeah, comments weren't working so KZbin recommended I re-upload

[@camdensworld0516]

Matt - I’m a huge fan of the sport, and about your age. No arm wrestling for this lawyer, however. That said, you’ve really got something here. Your voice is calming. Your accent makes you sound really intelligent (no doubt you are). Coming from someone who has interviewed hundreds of people, I can assure you your interview skills are very polished. Please stick with this.

[@ramseyaaronr]

Matt you did a great job in this interview! I really like your relaxed and thoughtful style. It never felt pushy or rushed. Super natural discussion and looked like you both enjoyed it a lot!

[@regitmeisner3546]

Much love from Nova Scotia!...Your the Canadian Superhero IMO !!!

[@garysnow1475]

Devon does make up for the embarrassment of Canada's current fearless leader.

[@juiceofsapho]

Matt, this was a great interview, many thanks to you and Devon. It would be great if you could organize one with Levan, to complete the circle :)

[@ruszkalbogdan8940]

Devon should start writing books about all this...he is like the Armwrestling im person. Definetly the most pasionate and the best thing that happened to the armwrestling world.

[@355EMS]

Devon actually looks healty! This is very good

[@SinisterSkip]

Thanks for all the great interviews Matt, thanks for helping the sport! Your interviews are the most enjoyable en informative imo. You have a talent for asking the questions everyone wants asked :)

[@GodlikePlaylist]

What a great interview... THANKS!!!! Lets Go Devon!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaeltrumph121]

Fucking CHEAT. He even admits at around 15:30 - 16:15 that he is not bound by honour the way Levan is. Larratt disgusts me.

[@GodlikePlaylist]

@@michaeltrumph121 😂 To me, what you call ''Honnor'', is truly levon unability to use the full scope of thecniques availible in the sport my man.

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@GodlikePlaylist Those techniques should be outlawed

[@GodlikePlaylist]

@@michaeltrumph121 hahahha!... oh you are serious? let me laught harder PUAHHAHAHHA!!!!!!!!! :p

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@GodlikePlaylist You can laugh like an idiot all t you want, it doesn't change the fact that I'm right.

[@demianseale501]

You asked great questions. Loved this interview.

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

Devon is a genuinely interesting person imho. Also the interviewer is one of the bests of any sport i’ve seen.

[@MattRhodesSport]

Thank you very much

[@DefineStrength]

awesome interview Matt. well done

[@linkish8552]

Great interview! This and the Dennis intervjew are the best 💪🏻

[@lmnts556]

Appreciate it, great interview

[@brendanboyle493]

thank you for this Matt ! thoughtful, well paced and gave great insight into Devon's life/career. I hope this super match lives up to the hype 💪🏼💪🏼

[@zococlock]

I'm gonna echo the same thing everyone is saying, since I was thinking it as well: You seem to put a lot of thought and effort into structuring your interviews, very relevant, interesting questions provoking thoughtful answers, very enjoyable overall! Awesome job! Also loved your interview with Denis!

[@Chaggy1978]

Good luck Devon I wish you all the best and hope you conquer the hulk 💪💪

[@gs7843]

Well done Matt. One of the most relaxing interviews I've ever seen with Devon. Awesome questions and open and intriguing answers. Best of luck to all.

[@BirdDawg1]

I'm definitely tracking Devon when he says he wants to throw his entire system at his right arm, but don't understand the examples of Matias and Oleg as they have obvious birth differences. I love data, definitely looking forward to this experiment!

[@milan.s2681]

Man, Oleg train one hand because he has one hand bigger since he was born 😀 but one hand training is proving by scientists. They found that training one hand actually help injured hand to faster recovered, because body try balanced both sides body.

[@awn18]

Beautiful interview with great questions, listened to the whole thing and didnt want it to end.