Travis Bagent VS John Brzenk [Japan]

[@BigtimeJuicer]

Travis is definitely a beast.... But John Brzenk will go down as the best who ever lived. Not even a question.

[@rickyalvarez4263]

yeah obviously, but one thing. travis is going right handed in this battle. he is a lefty.

[@5tonyvvvv]

who was the arm wrestler that looked like clint eastwood?

[@s0ldier898]

5tonyvvvv alan fisher

[@5tonyvvvv]

s0ldier898 It wasn't fisher, but he is the man, Travis is such a scumbag!

[@BigtimeJuicer]

Alan Fisher needs to pack it in.... God bless the man but what is he, like 70?

[@JretnuH]

Travis said this was the strongest he ever felt right handed and John was just a step above that on this day

[@SupersonicFlyTV]

@Lagia kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJTLmaWNhq99gNE

[@erfan3944]

don't be zombie

[@erfan3944]

@Lagia he doesn't have one

[@stevenwalker9013]

Nope. He said 2016 wal when he destroyed Chaffee and jerry on both arms and the year he beat vovodea, were his strongest. Now this is close to time frame of vovodea but after

[@JretnuH]

@@stevenwalker9013 literally said in the video link posted dude

[@elh3fe88]

It's impressive watching Travis beat John on right hand when he's a lefty. Two legends.

[@joynalmiah95]

00:58 John was like "are you not entertained". Lol

[@elmoblatch9787]

He "was like" it? No. He "thought" it, or he could "say" it, but he did not "was like" it. You're welcome.

[@thomasbummer4361]

@@elmoblatch9787 shut up

[@ooPROTOTYPE1oo]

Brzenk is a legend, if they can go 25 years being an undefeated world champ then they're better than Brzenk.

[@mdb3102]

+meimei wang David Chaffee came out of NO WHERE and smoked Denis the FIRST-Time wrestling him and Broke his 2-year streak! And he only started Wrestling in 2006! I know Denis is a f*cking beast but Arm-wrestling is sooo much more about TECHNIQUE than most any can imagine and that's WHY John is, and probably will be for a long while, the Greatest Arm-wrestler in the entire history of the sport!

[@idotalktomyself_isometimes9054]

+s2r5d89 only on the right hand. And he had to struggle very much against Cyplenkov. If he were to face Cyplenkov in 2013, then Brzenk would be smashed.

[@racialtheorist7034]

Gary Goodridge broke his streak before it could reach 25 years

[@paulcharnley8245]

Racial Theorist goodridge was a cheat

[@roy1693]

Exactly

[@aryanrudra24]

The irony here is Travis lost inside the straps (where he's most comfortable ) and top rolled Brzenk hand without them after pulling in a hook ( where he's at his worst ) !

[@KlabauterManiac]

So this the strongest Travis ever according to him. And he said John here is there strongest guy he ever pulled. What a legend.

[@Anax100]

Travis is a lefty though.

[@sonyx4500]

@@Anax100 He is also very powerful at the right hand. He defeated Alexey Voevoda right handed in 2003

[@altair227]

@@sonyx4500 yeah it was a fluke after that he smashed him in 2004 and it was not even close. Even in 2003 if it was a super match bagent would lose but veovoda was unfortunate but he got his revenge in 2004

[@jakobstisen6366]

You don't fluke your way to the top dude@@altair227

[@resulcan4734]

@@sonyx45002003 voevoda so bad real voevoda 2004

[@L7ONELEEONLY]

"Tell me im the greatest" and then breznk walks in

[@PahEz]

Right hand. All I'm gonna say.

[@edgaralanpoe2808]

@@PahEz travis always overpowered many guys , trashed chaffee, devon, and so many other. All i gonna say

[@PahEz]

@@edgaralanpoe2808 ?

[@vinukarthick6917]

And loses.

[@resulcan4734]

@@edgaralanpoe2808voevoda destroy him

[@dqreps]

Always an impressive feat when any Heavy can beat a SUPER Heavy weight. All things being equal, the big man should win. So it makes it that more impressive when the smaller man does. The difference? Johns INCREDIBLE hand and wrist strength and of course forearm but mostly the former. That's why bigger/stronger guys will pull him in the beginning of a match and will look like they are winning. But once John turns on the switch and gets a chance to use technique to overcome their power, that's all she wrote. If Trav don't beat John quick, the odds tip in Johns favor quickly. #TheLegend

[@roarodon]

I generally agree, but that's exactly the opposite of what happened here. John has always had a stronger arm than travis on the right, but travis was probably the best top roller in the world in 2005. And also John's arm was as powerful as any super heavy weight during his prime.

[@TruthTe11er]

roarodon doesn't being larger and having longer arms give you a huge advantage from extra leverage? Sure John's arms were strong but if someone has equally strong arms that are longer imagine that gives them an edge over him.

[@yeetspageet5679]

+Dr. Winterfresh no having longer arms means your muscles need to produce more force to produce the same effect at the hand and wrist. Imagine doing hammer curls with really long forearms.

[@michaeltrumph121]

@@yeetspageet5679 Longer hands are a huge advantage. Look at guys like Laletin and Larratt, they are the ultimate proof of that.

[@edgaralanpoe2808]

I mean that's john brzenk

[@skproduction6462]

Travis is a beast , would love to see him again with same attitude.

[@eliters5550]

John and Devon are the best

[@slevin421]

thanks for that old but great video. i love the reaction from people... in the states for example they would scream the whole time 😅

[@achille295]

All I heard was "oahha! Hooaaahh!"

[@christopherconner7854]

achille295 no shit lmaooo

[@altair227]

LMFAO

[@willykandelin3099]

Haha so weird

[@tomrader6806]

Brzenk has that ungodly way of being 2 inches from being pinned and he ain't going nowhere ; then the opponent gets tired and he cranks his wrist-it is over

[@temmink2012]

YUHHH!!! tonight over the top on tv!!!! awesooooomeeee

[@DJTechnoboom]

cool i never seen this match before, thanks for the up lode.

[@kelvincarr3186]

absolutely it does, john is just a very very special man there haven't been any other lighter guys that have consistently taken down as many super heavy's as john has there's a reason hes considered the best of all time

[@bigscottie3865]

Absolutely Kelvin. Noone will ever come, even close to the great mans exploits on the table. Spanning decade's to boot!!!

[@daweed7412]

after watching ray's armbreaks analysis it is unexpressively more amazing what these guys can do and what they have conditioned their bodies to

[@pickles9774]

Fantastic match, love the Japanese reaction.

[@InsertName125]

I saw to matches. I don't know anything about the sport. Was there a best of 3? Who was considered the winner?

[@majinmatt747]

Both matches were awesome. Brzink underestimated Travis in second match. Paid price....and that was right handed.

[@jp75494]

Looks like brzenk was trying to hook him on the second match and didn't get it fully locked in.. notice how bagents right shoulder dropped back then he dropped all his weight to the pad.. it's a good hook counter.

[@tenorschofield]

Huzzah, both are monsters!!!!, bravo for both, they are among my favorite, JohnBrzenk and Travis Bagent, both USA (also like very much Dave Chaffee, Denis Cyplenkov and Devon Larrat). Bravo, thanks for sahring!!!

[@surfacing109]

What an epic battle! John is the best , I mean hes not as strong as he used to be, hes nearly 50 years old and still is one of the best armwrestlers today

[@U2binator]

John Brzenk is amazing. I doubt there will ever be another puller around 200lbs like him that will be dominant for such a long period and at his age/weight taking down so much larger opponents.

[@mihai5920]

You are clueless about armwrestling. The sport was not popular at all back then, and almost no money involved. There were only few that dedicated their time to training. It was quite easy to be a big name. John at his peak would lose to 50 guys today. Open your eyes

[@mihai5920]

He was the right man at the right time, that`s all. I believe he is a legend, but he was the best at his time, not of all times. He will be child play against top 10 today, who are training 24/7

[@alexramirez9501]

@@mihai5920 dominating the sport for 40+ years you dummy ridiculous fanboy lol is a weak era lol. He pulled from the early 1980s to his recent comeback in 2021 minus what 5 years or less. He has already beaten many top tier pros, almost pinned Devon at his prime first round and beat an elite in the middle wieght class that being Zoloev ALL IN THE SPAN OF 8 months my guy lol. He surely will beat irakli and Todd hutching later both of whom are top 50 in the world if not too 20 and zoloev who is super elite and best in his weight class got crushed by John yet again. Lol “John pulled a weak era” lol GTFO HERE. John in his prime well wrestling most of these guys minus levan, vitaly, and maybe prime denis all whom are over 300lbs and abuse PEDS like crazy. Lets not even talk about John being smaller, older and just came back from retirement after 4+ years and is already competing at the highest level yet again. I don’t even want to mention johns wasted potential, that is he could have been vastly far superior than his prime in 2005-2009 especially 2006 HAVE HE JUICED UP MORE AND TOOM GROWTH HORMONES AND TRAINED LIKE A MODERN ATHLETE WITH MODERN ARMWRESTLING EQUIPMENT, including PULLEYS, heavy weights, machines, and similar to how Todd hutchings, levan, and Ermes trains or any modern elite arm wrestler as a matter of fact. John had much more potent than his prime either you like it or not it believe it, that he could have surpass his prime and been significantly more superior and stronger in every facet and way possible it’s scary. Yet, John didn’t need that shit to steamrolled even giants like prime Lupkes, Denis, Devon, travis bagent, Pushkar etc.

[@TheHaiku2]

@@mihai5920 Nah, it's you who's clueless. The people that can beat John even now can be counted on one hand. He's 58 years old and just pulled through Corey West. You're an idiot.

[@user-cj7ou6lo2d]

@@mihai5920 ,those top 10 today you mentioned would be nothing in front of John's prime time,eat that,he's the Greatest of All Time

[@Csut555]

Travis had some very real power back then. I really hope he comes back to mix things up.

[@jeangab536]

its call roïd xD

[@schpoingle]

what a battle. awesome

[@craternose348]

Just complete and utter power from travis in that second round

[@danielhicks4826]

He's def the definition of a raw natural, I admit I'm kind of new to sport as a fan and even after watching that cool pulling John documentary really didn't get a lot of insight into Travis like training regiment and his work ethic training intensity wise so I can be totally wrong, but he kind of comes off like one of those guys who has potential to be "the best: or close to it but maybe doesn't quite put in the level of work or good diet/ best weight lifting possible/ and etc. The way some of these other elites did, like for example while Baggant is clearly a rare genetic freak of a specimen of a man just big naturally strong! he's clearly one of the less you know muscular/ripped/defined of a lot of the other greats in his and this current era, which by no means does that count for everything I mean look at these pure ripped freak weight lifters they get crushed by pro arm wrestlers who aren't even 1/100th as ripped and muscular as they are, I just mean Baggant kind of seems like a guy or the type who relied mostly on just his raw genetics/ raw strength as opposed to relying on that but also putting as much focus on building his muscles and etc. Ya know what I mean? if that makes sense, but regardless I mean Baggant still has a killer record and his legacy is more then set in stone as is and I'm sure hel go down on most all time great what top 10-15 lists at least for sure! awesome dude and puller no doubt.

[@craternose348]

@@danielhicks4826 what you said fits Travis now he’s not really training or focused on arm wrestling like he once was, he used train like an animal and definitely has great genetics but it didn’t all come from there but in the early 2000s Travis was 100 percent squeaking into number 1 in the world but Travis said it himself he will pull if there’s money on the line and he’s always been like that which I respect man for he has a family to take care but he’s kinda always been like that as well so I really cant tell how deep his passion is for this sport but I do know is he is the beast and will always be remembered in this sport

[@jt_on_youtube]

ya i noticed the leg on the table for leverage but its allowed by both its just not travis's style or choice to do it, 100% fair

[@WiseOldManShow]

Sick!

[@Mcais2Fresh]

Damn!! That was a match there.. Both are great but John will always be the BEST!! Travis is just a beast!!

[@demonicon1]

Game of arms got me into arm wrestling, loved Bagent in the show. This match was my introduction to Brzenk though

[@Csut555]

Travis is a fucking monster here. Hope he can get back to this size and shape, because he can do serious damage at his strongest.

[@skyregar4582]

Everybody knew John Brzenk is the best (goat)

[@puffadderpocketwhips6980]

hes #2 , I seriously doubt he would have beaten Levan sanginashvili, maybe get one game on him

[@vietnamus9093]

Travis said in an interview that this was the best version of him and this was also the strongest John Bzrenk he ever felt.

[@MWK1995]

There is actually a third round missing cuz Travis said the score was 2:1 Brzenk. There is supposed to be a third round here were John pins Travis

[@vietnamus9093]

@@MWK1995 yes that’s true. I want to see that final round though.

[@MWK1995]

@@vietnamus9093 Can't find it anywhere unfortunately

[@MWK1995]

@pabnaful So, there are three rounds missing.. 2 of John winning, and one of Travis winning

[@nebulouscalamity6338]

No way. Stronger than the Travis that beat Voevoda or the Travis that flashed Chaffee in 2016?

[@danielhicks4826]

Dont care what anyone says Baggant is a cool dude and has always been good for the sport, Brezenk likewise is a freak the definition of genuine legend and rightful best ever claimant and the fact he's just so calm and normal makes him even cooler really, but guys like Baggant are awesome to and dont think that just because they can be loud and arrogant at times that it means they cant also be humble and grateful and respectful in victory and defeat as well ya know.

[@Nimloth333]

awesome

[@Thatcardude207]

what happened in the third match?

[@hammadalam5492]

At this time Travis realised who is the real Goaf🐐.

[@LeeeroyJenkems]

Brzenk is all time greatest but I laugh when I watch Travis because he was such a beast and race specimen....funny as hell too. Nobody as explosive as him. Wish he was still around :(

[@danielhicks4826]

I totally agree I see a lot of people think he's just a douche lol I highly disagree now if thats all he was a loud mouth arrogant etc. Id get it, but truth is he's just all of the above he's a show man, yah he can be arrogant very cocky, but also almost always humble and respectful when he wins and when he loses and I also find him to just be fun and hilarious real cool and good for the sport overall. And John well John is John hes the man, but yeah love Travis to.

[@danielhicks4826]

Thats a good way to put it lol race specimen I know pretty much right haha but yeah dudes awesome to.

[@ThatFellazZz]

You're allowed to post your foot up on the table leg for leverage??? Seems a bit unfair?

[@boskey10]

The first match was really good.

[@o3122096247]

Best thing about Travis was his both hands were awesome , he pinned some of the best with both hands .

[@MrNazarinho]

Was it in 2004 after Travis and Brzenk defeat with Voevoda?

[@fabulousbrad]

I like the use of the table. It is such an advantage. Why was Travis standing straight?

[@StephenDoty84]

Travis missed his line at the end of the second round, "I'M TOO STRONG."

[@HomeOfTheBrave1776]

a puller is from the act of pulling your opponent towards u in the art of armwrestling.

[@NaxoAteo]

yes it is , as long as your not messing with your oponnents legs or something

[@shinrionah5698]

Were is the third match >:v?

[@larry45044]

agree hes the greatest!! so confident and powerful!!!!!!!!!!

[@frizzer828]

awesome movie john is legend travis is awesome as well.

[@TheSweetswed]

that 1st one was Epic

[@um52]

Wow Bagent beat Brezynk right handed, never saw that coming.

[@the90schildmashups92]

John looked great here. Nice brown hair, nice solid weight but not fat. A badass

[@ashirchaudary3743]

what year is it ??

[@devidia]

what year was this?

[@soslan1812]

Where is Travis? Does he still armwrestle?

[@stevesatrianiaverionlaguna6910]

Travis looks young here! 💪

[@bennybenz.]

I never knew about this video or matchup between them 2 till now! I was wondering if they'd ever pulled before and WTH!! Wheres the best out of 3! That's almost like a torture! I wanna know or see if they went at it again bc I find it hard to believe they would leave it at a tie like that! Especially them 2! Cmon man........!!😩😩 Lol

[@user-cj7ou6lo2d]

I'm happy to see this proud,arrogant and swaggering Travis Bagent losing to the Legend

[@rodgerrabbit4563]

The guy in the background my gosh LOL.. Travis does have some raw power though

[@douglasbooth6836]

I love the fact no one cares about beaten by John. Such a legend.

[@bartw7655]

pantera music in the beginning :D FUCK YEA

[@metaphoria3]

Travis even had his band playing in the background 😏

[@wikki11]

Japanese makes so funny noises xDD Even a loud mouth like good old Travis gets silent when he faces the master of the table :D

[@th7q2s0]

Travis, did you vote this video down?

[@luboisfat]

travis is in super heavyweight and john is in medium weight so yes there is a big difference but as you see weight difference doesnt matter much in arm wrestling

[@IamJacksColon4]

what is a puller?

[@NaxoAteo]

travis is still armwrestling , theres a few videos of him this year

[@TheJohnCooper]

Bagent has the most explosive side pressure I've seen from any puller

[@brettf2]

You haven't heard of Denis Cyplenkov?

[@senabernardo]

os 2 são feras

[@vedant_gaikwad.08]

Look aat johns arm...not even looking more than 16 inch still that tendons are made of hardest material ever known ti mankind...what an absolute goat

[@iakwbosnomik8622]

John Brenzk what a legend..!

[@prateekchauhan2609]

he is a nice man.. a man who can smile at his own defeat is a true champion and will revenge it in another bout not by just babbling :)

[@johnnysparkleface3096]

John Brzenk is the John Brzenk of armwrestling.

[@jjpenny1]

I love watch Travis get beat and pout.

[@karunak5983]

John won this one 2-1 and that's impressive as Travis is clearly heavier. His record against Travis is 25-5 (as per Travis himself it could be 28-2 and he won when he was much bigger )

[@Kizdo69]

They’re heavyweights so the weight thing doesn’t matter.

[@Teng711]

@@Kizdo69 Weight is one of the biggest factors in armwrestling.

[@Kizdo69]

@@Teng711 There’s no weight limit at heavyweight

[@Teng711]

@@Kizdo69 Sure there is. There is heavyweight and there is super-heavyweight aka open-class. Brzenk has always been a heavyweight. Bagent and many other "giants" he defeated were super-heavyweight.

[@Kizdo69]

@@Teng711 Do you think they did weigh ins for this match? Neither of them had a weight restriction…

[@dazky11994]

Theyre both the best :) but what about if voevoda returns ?

[@kokoriko999]

John for ever...best of all!!!!

[@redwoodcity91]

I lol'd at the Foot pop 1:31

[@Silks]

Yeah, he even lost a match to Goodridge where Brzenk's arm was never pinned and his wrist didn't go below the pad.

[@brycejohnson7894]

The way John was pulling in that first match looks like Todd Hutchings

[@Dafrogie]

Where the rest!

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

I swear there was a shockwave on the first strapped pull.

[@m1thful]

John is coming from another planet just for armwrestling

[@PhillyDee215]

Whose still watching👌

Audience sound like they're travelling through a time machine.

[@johnkasta]

@axeshred travis is actually a super nice guy - he just does that to amp up the sport

[@danielhicks4826]

That is true, yeah he can be obnoxious and arrogant and certainly prideful and cocky, but he's also really funny- though thats subjective I suppose- and just a fun dude, he's also in fact pretty much always humble and respectful in both victory and defeat. Its absolutely possible to be all of those things at the same time depending on the situation and etc ya know what I mean for sure, take Devon dude was like straight up hard core trash talking major crap to Brezenk in there last match in December 2021, once he realized John this time simply didn't stand chance against him he was flat out going all wwf arrogant style saying to John Brezeinks face even " yeahhhh Johnnn yahh....olddd...tired gassssed dryyyy lol come-on john! and etc etc haha just total trash talking right to the legend and john Brezinks face while crushing him this time even, and then right after the match what happens? they show nothing but absolute respect and appreciation for eachother, and weeks later John Makes a video about Devon Larrat not whining about " oh he was so mean and disrespectful to me during our match how darrrrrre he " lol hell no he gets it and thats part of the sport for big events to hype it up and a mental tactic ya know, instead John said he loves Devon and has helped make the sport what is is today and Devon says same about John, Point is yeah trash talking and arrogance is just part of hyping a match and a mental tactic against opponents some use them some dont Travis obviously is one of the more loud/arrogant types, but he's also absolutely just as respectful and humble in victory or defeat as the rest of the greats usually are.

[@aboodalhussni8933]

Did John won this match?

[@metaphoria3]

Bagent is like the Phil Anselmo of armwrestling

[@user-eg3cx5oz2f]

you gotta love a Japanese audience

[@standorasbox]

Really depends on what weight john is at, he was lighter against voevoda. plus i think its an old person thing too, good days and bad days. john was prolly at his strongest when he was like 235 facing cyplenkov. Against voevoda i think he was like 20 pounds or so lighter. And again he's about 15yrs to 2 decades past his prime yet still one of the top in the world. but size does matter, voevoda, bagent, devon larret, all like 250 plus pounds and longer arms = big advantage.

[@hamimannn]

travis lifted his elbow soooo many times, thats an instant foul

[@SuperSneakySteve]

Who won?

[@Remmaster]

travis IS DA BEAST!

[@powerboon2k]

I am pretty sure this is the first time Travis pinned John right handed ever in his entire life?

[@LeeeroyJenkems]

Thomas Francis Very well could be. Not sure if John has ever pinned Travis left handed though.

[@IconicBattles]

+Euph +Thomas Francis, Bageant beat Brzenk is various competitions both left and right before this event. In fact in the 'Pulling John' documentary, the ending title about Bageant haven't beaten John is a myth. In the pre-release footage, the producer is interviewing both once top competitive arm wrestler Michael Selearis and Bageant (in a duo interview) and Selearis says "Bageant beat John in Tahoe." But this footage was cut out. The original intention of the documentary was to follow other top competitive arm wrestlers at the time including Dave Randall, Ron Bath, Michael Selearis, Marcio Barboza and others (but was condensed to John Brzenk, Travis Bageant and Alexey Voevoda).

[@danielhicks4826]

@@IconicBattles Dang for real so John was originally an after thought in that docu? I guess that makes sense since it really did spend as much or even more time on Baggant and Alexy as it did John, but still for a plan B I got to admit they did a pretty damn good job of turning it into John being the main point of the film. They shouldn't lie though its hard to find official like win loss records for arm wrestlers which is annoying someone really needs to make a site with that like they have for boxers ya know! but yeah no shame in John losing to Baggant at random over his career especially i'm sure post prime I mean that goes both ways and pretty much all the greats have both wins and losses against eachother ober the years.

[@thegianthornet6922]

Second round it was amazing how Travis fought John in the hook and still managed to win

[@ketz108932]

@pabnaful where is the footage?

[@bruceleroy8063]

This was a big John

[@PhillyDee215]

Two legends💯

[@TELLTALERAVEN1]

@statiQue100 Everyone should see that movie!

[@disturbed9361]

John brzenk the legend!!!