East vs. West 15 Arm Wrestling Event Recap | Biggest Wins, Controversies & Highlights

[@mattm6057]

The AUDIO was the worst part of the event. No table audio. I like that part of the event a lot and it eases the job of the announcers trying to fill every second.

[@petpuu]

Yeah they need an audio engineer there. They ALLWAYS fuck it up. Not that big of a deal, but I paid good money for the event and at that price there shouldnt be that kind of audio issues.

[@mattm6057]

It’s not huge, but it improves the quality of the product they are selling. I’ll keep supporting, just want it to improve. I hope Ray sees this!

[@Luke.1779]

@@petpuu I think they do have an 'audio person' of some description but man it feels like theyre figuring it out on the fly during the event (every event). should at least have someone whos really locked in with switching and muting consistently. Also rehearsing beforehand even if its not at the venue. I'm sure it will get ironed out but shouldve been done already

[@milkyzetwink]

Yeah, king of the table is even worse aswell. Both need to figure it out.

[@Moosefelt]

Pretty tired of listening to travis who is constantly on repeat.

[@Bossy-70]

13:08 “Let’s talk about Devon…”

[@hurricaneaquatics]

Thank you

[@beto544]

I definitely think the drama with the legacy hammer, labeling Devon as a cheater, and the teasing from Engin and John about him not being able to make 105 let alone win the title pushed Devon to fully embrace being the villain.

[@rileyneufeld7001]

Devon embraced being the villain since Dave chaffee in WAL. And even before then against Matt mask he's always been the one to add fuel to the fire. It just so happens that most people will either fight back and be left drained. Or be too scared to, in fear of being drained (petrenko) and be pulled out of their style of armwrestling (ermes hooking Devon).

[@chanting_germ.]

It's a toy hammer and a game.

[@ermeriodsassperini]

​@@chanting_germ.If Engin would have created the hammer all you ignorant people would have loved him for it.😅

[@Sumppa]

yeah, weak mentality. Bullies everyone and when he gets bullied can't handle it.

[@moxusgaming6404]

@@rileyneufeld7001 Exactly, he's been the villain since the beginning. Guess some people are who they are, no matter what. And you can find lots of excuses to why he is like that (promoting the sport, hype, every tool goes, etc), truth is he is not a good person. Just because they show him in a different light outside tournaments, doesn't really make any difference. And it certainly is giving kids a bad example. If this sport turns into bullying, cheesing, 5 hour set-up matches, - it will be kill the sport in the end.

[@xLUMINOUSx]

Devon is in "full villian arc" is spot on. The man thrives on chaos. He's great because he's willing to be the villian. Bottom line is that matches are "fights" to Devon. He is your mortal enemy at the presser's and on the table. That same man would also open his home and entire life to most of his opponents after the fight is done win or lose. There will never be another like him. Enjoy it while he's still able to fight because his time is drawing near my friends. Even those that hate him will miss him when he's gone.

[@JacobsNews]

stop it you too funny . the second he stops posting we will all forget who he is .nobody remembers the number 2 guy

[@xLUMINOUSx]

​@@JacobsNews I disagree. As long as armwrestling is watched and participated in, people will remember Devon Larratt. He's left an indelible mark on the sport.

[@marcelylegazpi8645]

@@JacobsNewsWe will never forget, DEVON, THE GOAT!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@User-b9q2z]

It's arc not arch lmao

[@xLUMINOUSx]

@@User-b9q2z Thanks I was typing fast and missed it. Damn autofill

[@Britec09]

I agree Ray, Devon was way to aggressive and disrespectful.

[@ssteacup]

Laletin was the most impressive at the event, imo.

[@farmbear1231]

Michael Todd was without question!!

[@jayTeal]

@@farmbear1231definitely not. Straight arm should have been pin. Faced a guy that off for a year. Remember what Mike looked like against Lamparelli first match back. Barely beat him.

[@celsoharos3129]

@@jayTealmust mean lamparelli isn’t that far from genadi 😂

[@jayTeal]

@@celsoharos3129yeah ok.

[@ssteacup]

@@farmbear1231 he was good, but Laletins domination was more impressive.

[@Neilpickpocket]

Vladimir had the best angle and he felt cheated. He doesn't strike me as the kind of guy who would usually be a poor sport either. There was 30 plus seconds of pulling that wouldnt have happened if pins were called correctly. Of course this could have changed the outcome. So yeah it's ok to question things about that match.

[@Luke.1779]

nah bro was gonna get smoked by the goat

[@theangrypelican5270]

​@@Luke.1779Maybe. Still doesnt change the fact that it should have been 2-0 Mairov after two pins.

[@Luke.1779]

@@theangrypelican5270 I get there were rough calls but theres always a chance at rough calls for everyone. even devon got some unlucky calls and shouldve won rounds earlier but he just kept winning. and you especially cant be mad at samushia either like maiorov was

[@phonzter]

Devon and Petrenko's match was hard to watch after round 1, it was pretty much over after that. I felt like Devon became a bully. No one should take that kind of abuse and insult like that. Luckily no punches were thrown at him! Devon's just way to strong for the 105KG, still a beast! Hope Devon trim down his antics a bit lol! Thanks for your honestly as well coach Ray!

[@mrfrupo]

It only seemed like abuse because Petrenko just rolled over with 0 fight. He just gave up. Fight back wth. He talked just as much trash to Chance and Chance was just as witty, talked just as much trash and actually fought back.

[@kyles6813]

I think there was some underlying tension there from when Devon pulled Pushkar in 2012 at Pal Armfight 42 with how the east always talked about how someone so small with such small muscles could win. Even thought Devon beat him. Then you add all the other shit the issues with the hammer, The disrespect, the cheater comments the doubting his ablity to loose weight to make the weight to still be strong or even win if he does. a lot of shit boiled over.

[@Ronald36]

This was the most extreme Devon I have ever seen. If I did not know better, I would think that was a mentally disturbed or high man up there on stage. After it was all over, I was completely overwhelmed and speechless. Is it really possible to act this way and get away with it? Yes, obviously.

[@eutiger4789]

No thats who he is, people who know his bad side, know

[@orandachildren1051]

Only devon can get away with shoving the evw organizer engin.

[@deebarichello8032]

I completely respect you in every way, hence why I watch all your arm wrestling videos. I’m at the 14 min mark rn and honestly, was so embarrassed by Devon!! My family wants to travel to watch him etc as we’re Canadian and so proud of his family etc etc etc. He does so much for the sport and then disrespects the whole competition, promoters, his opponent and his fans, all fans…I’m sure. I’m not 1 to comment ever but the lack of his self control was disgusting to say the least. No idea how an “I’m sorry” always works. I’m pissed at him for now but will love him hopefully by his next match. I’m all about martial arts and the respect of combat sports before even entering the dojo. I ❤you and arm wrestling and will finish the video now. Thanks for everything Ray as you’re the best promoter, announcer etc etc, by far 💪🏽♥️

[@porkypile]

Engin, Morozov and Devon agreed to the match. It should have taken place and the full match. They literally promised it to the fans during the press conference.

[@johnhorner1969]

Yeah there wasn’t ever the intention to have a match. And unless it’s a real match, they can’t do these fake bullshit matches especially with cocaine Devon wired like a meathead who hasn’t slept in a week. It’s recipe for disaster.

[@e-ton2145]

💯 They allowed the bare minimum to avoid people coming out with pitchforks for a broken promise.

[@rollinupeverest5042]

Agreed if you promise something you should give it but again almost everything they say is supposed to be taken as if it's BS for and show....like WWE unfortunately

[@iowjsbfnfksjs]

Devon ruined it by fucking around

[@astwas]

Who's fault is that, Devon. He refused to start the match, he blatantly cheated the strap in front of Engin, refused to start center. U can't referree that at all cuz Devon showed no respect to Engin trying to ref it. The whole "It's the refs job to start fair" is a callous statement because Devon knows he can use his fame to abuse the situation and refuse to start the match properly and no1 will foul him out the whole match. He even b1ches and yells at refs for even a warning. All Devon fangirls should cry to Devon about the match not happening

[@iliketocomment8144]

Devon pulled morozov whole body away from pin pad and broke his wrist at 105kg.

[@johnferrell3998]

Strap wasn't fair to be honest

[@ShadowShinobi108]

Add "2024" at the end and you're good to go

[@egoworks5611]

😂😂😂😂 yes ​@@ShadowShinobi108

[@TheObserver83]

And he wasn't actually 105 😅

[@iliketocomment8144]

@@TheObserver83 Devon pulled morozov whole body away from pin pad and broke his wrist at 105kg in 2024. 💀

[@dangosh3340]

I’m not saying that I’m a fan of all of Devon’s antics, however one different weird aspect to think of. When Vladimir refused to shake Davits hand some people viewed that as worse than Devon with Oleg because Devon came to hug Oleg after the match as Vladimir pushed Davit away. I find it interesting to hear other peoples perspectives because of an example like that one

[@alexadavidovic5274]

Ray your behavior was a bit odd on the post Samushia vs Maiorov interview. Like you either knew what was going on, or didnt but felt yourself that the whole thing is a bit odd... The match may, MAY, not have been fixed, but at the very least they had agreed that Samushia gets some benefit of the doubt if its close so he can make 10 defenses. I doubt it tho, because the first pin was held for like 5 seconds and it was as deep as it could have been. Maiorov deserves a fair rematch.

[@chrisjenkins9448]

I agree Ray did act weird during post match interviews… we all saw it and the camera angle was above table so it was even more of a pin if you were to view it from parallel to table. Those bad calls took all of Maiorov determination. You can see on his face and his demeanor he gave up bc of the Refs

[@greekguy7422]

I agree and I also think genadi had a pin in round 1 when genadis wrist is 1 inch under the pin pad and Michael Todd’s arm is straight as can be I don’t understand how that’s legal in arm wrestling

[@rainblue8005]

Devon was either on drugs or on sugar rush or I dont know what. There's no sane people acting like that. It was ridiculous and embarrassing to watch.

[@ovs4744]

Thats why you’ll never be the best at anything 🤣🤣

[@ronaldoreyes4119]

Redbull has entered the chat… It gives you 🪽

[@lucideuphoria7092]

Do you guys ever get sick of crying about everything and blowing everything out of proportion? I'm so over constant complaining and negativity from you guys 24/7.

[@arryaxx263]

@@lucideuphoria7092 It kind of sucks to have Devin take so much airtime in the sport when he's annoying to listen to. Everybody does complain too much, but it's easy to understand why when everything arm wrestling has to become The Devon Show. Big fish in a small bowl getting jerked off by his very vocal fanbase. It's like your drunk uncle that shows up to reunions. It's entertaining every once in awhile, but god damn we don't need that in everything all the time.

[@totheunkown-r1q]

@@ovs4744 go ahead act like devon to be the best

[@sabahwesam8925]

Everyone was talking about Devon how he’s gonna lose to Petrenko and everyone was talking shit about him and now when he approved everyone is wrong and he showed his total domination come on guys give some respect to the legend❤

[@rollinupeverest5042]

No he talks s*** so people respond and give their opinions rather hear win or lose saying he'll lose its not talking s***😂😂😂😂 That's more of that delusional Fanboy mindset 🤡🤡

[@DashDrones]

Facts. Argued with lots of fools over the last month or so, for some reason they're all silent now..🤦‍♂️

[@lethargicastengah572]

Nobody doubts Devon's armwrestling abilities and people naturally root for the underdog. His opponents are encouraged to trash talk for promotional purposes too. Why does this always get used to victimize Devon so he can get away with the most absurdly crazy behavior?

[@franjo9849]

Legend of what?

[@greekguy7422]

Devon’s antics are getting old and super disrespectful I think that’s what’s annoying about him no one’s doubting his arm wrestling ability we all know he’s a stud but sorry guys if you can’t admit he comes off as a huge douchebag when he’s constantly talking smack in another language going to the opponents corner talking junk etc I can go on and on I really think pretty soon some of these guys just aren’t gonna want to arm wrestle him and the antics against morozov at the end can actually injure morozov arm the way he’s pulling on it sorry but all you fanboys of Devon have to be able to acknowledge this at least cmon guys

[@lukechellaz922]

Shout out to Devon. Ppl should not be upset Devon know exactly how to bring ppl to this sport.

[@moxusgaming6404]

And ruin the sport in the end. What kind of lesson does it teach the young generation? That trash talking, bullying your opponent, judges, using every trick to gain fair or UNFAIR advantage during lengthy set-ups, is good for sport? And most importantly, good for a person?

[@ericdesrey7881]

Devon had to make a statement."Decisions of violence, that i sometimes feel necessary".He took some serious shot last months about the hammer, the power loss, the cheating or being a coward.The insta bans and the eastern trolls.So he evened it out in the most entertaining way , after doing what he announced for the match.Domination.And lets be honnest, the cut and the carnivore diet + the rebounce, the adrenalin , testosterone levels skyrocketing and maybe some combat drugs or magic sugar....the man was cranked af.I can"t imagine Morozov starting to push him at that moment ;p

[@ermeriodsassperini]

I've paid for every single Fucken EvW since the beginning! I believed in supporting the Athletes, After this recent shit with Engin! If you are a Devon fan and feel disgusted with all this, don't support the event. You know what! let all the haters pay for it.

[@rainblue8005]

Ray is my favourite guy in armwrestling world. It's always interesting to listen on his takes

[@Wisoo]

Best live commentator during matches too. I wish he could do both the interviews and the commentating but I get that would be hard.

[@bele28]

devon you don't eat the salts.. you just smell them.. yw

[@Cowboi_o]

O but everyone there was cool with Morozov egging him on while having him on his pad with no one stopping him, But when Big Dawg accepts the challenge and brings that ass back to center from losing position and then cracks that wrist, Thats when everyone jumps in to stop it. #Cracked #GiveHimTheGauntlet

[@franjo9849]

Do you know what is armwr?

[@scsion]

I feel so bad on all the peeps out there missing out on the golden age of armwrestling happening at our every eyes. Can't wait to get my year sub for EvW again - money well spent for the level of entertainment!

[@aristidesroman435]

You guy has to understand Devon is the Maywheather of the boxing ..everybody want to beat him ..

[@ronniemillsap]

Dude not even close and i cant stand mayweather as a father, competitor or a person in generla.

[@coniaroouzamaki8843]

Levan plays with him like nothing, levan stands at the pinnacle, levan is the main goal

[@yerusion]

I agree levan is insane but sadly he will not be there kicking ass at 50 if he stay at 400+ lbs. All the gear and food he use make him shine but not for long. Like john was not even close to levan but he is the goat because of the crazy long domination. So we can't discredit devon because of levan @@coniaroouzamaki8843

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I have purchased every pay-per-view except for one. This one was the best and somehow engin always makes the next event better. I don’t know how he does it lol. Ray you did a great job as always commentating and translating. Keep up the great work, buddy.💪

[@Its_Kuhlmann]

vladimir majorov was robbed by refs... i found it totally unfair and i understand his frustrating... devon should just have normally pulled petrenko and go home with a easy win... mozorov gave devon an opportunity and he took it. big mistake from mozorov...

[@Dmgolfer22]

Why in the heck are there not reviews at this level? Athletes should get 1-2 challenges per match and/or close calls should be reviewed

[@FlawleZ31]

Great point I was thinking the same thing while watching the match.

[@Luke.1779]

there is reviews but only the head ref or engin chooses to allow it. they have gone to replay a few times in previous east vs wests. I believe at this last one the head ref decided to overrule a couple things when people asked for review

[@sahildhingla]

Event would last whole day if that happens

[@Dmgolfer22]

@@Luke.1779 there obviously isn’t a set rule for reviews. They all stood there looking at each other. It didn’t sound like they reviewed it based on Miles reaction. I’ve watched it back and it didn’t look like mikes wrist touched the pad.

[@Dmgolfer22]

@@sahildhingla not really. It will if they review every round like they did at KOT several events. In my opinion it would be a good system to allow each athlete 1 challenge per match. That way every round isn’t reviewed only if an athlete challenges. They’ll also have to strategically chose whether to use or not if early in the match.

[@graph1ks]

controversy is king. if devon would be a off-screen such a villain - i would understand people being really annoyed. But he treats fellow armwrestlers off the table from what we know - with respect. He's just a villain at the table. People can either learn to embrace this kind of acting as part of armwrestling - or they can ignore it and build a tougher outer shell.

[@davidwu8951]

I don't know about that. Devon has been rude to tons of people off the table. He wasn't even pulling Dennis and he made a big deal about it, more than Petrenko, his actual opponent. He's also rude to Engin during podcasts and before and after events riling people up. He also hit up someone's wife and threatened to fight the husband...

[@AnthonyRodriguez-v6e]

Being rude 😂

[@ronniemillsap]

@@davidwu8951 exactly, you see that training video a month or go where devon is saying (him not me....) 'dennis is a f@&g#t, he really is, but i cant say it' No, no, you said it and many times just in different ways.

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

I came here to say what you've already summed up perfectly. 💯

[@mr.rabbit8303]

@@davidwu8951Was he rude just like that? Like it started from nothing?

[@pawelh]

Also, armwrestling community should beg for somebody similar to Devon, with that kind of charisma or promotions will be fcked. Almost nobody is interested to watch the best armwrestler if he has no charisma and he can't even speak english, look at Alizhan, fcking beast best left handed guy on the planet pound for pound and he is getting no views, imagine selling ppv with him.

[@Backstabking]

wow you delusional fanboy wake up dude, armrestling it's not about devon 😂

[@ramelix2287]

The devon we saw against prudnyk handled it in the best manner possible. It was a combination of humour and savage attitide. Now its full on raging which is still exciting to watch because of the chaos it creates but it should be turned down a little and tweaked with more fun trashtalk which is what made him famous during WAL days

[@chuggingtonn8923]

Hey Ray. Thanks for sharing your take on the event.

[@tomrhadigan3085]

If you have been in arm wrestling long enough you know this is what Devon is.

[@The_Ligma_of_Rage]

They stole his hammer, they claimed he was a cheater, they claimed he wasn't brave, they cackled and laughed as his anger grew, and now they created a Demon 😈 No Limits....

[@Stiffsce]

Devon is always doing the ketamine for mental health but he looked high on something that night

[@Affixx]

I am waiting the moment when Levan will put Devon back at his place again. Best moments in arm wrestling.

[@jolteon1019]

It would be cool to see Devon vs Alizhan for the left hand title

[@Tezzit]

Devon is the hero for the sport off the table. But he will always the villan on the table. A show is a show at the end of the day. Nobody likes a boring show. Mad love to every athlete!

[@marlonmontesdeoca69]

Devon is very good, without a doubt, but I agree that humiliating your opponents in that way is unnecessary in sport, that we want a sport of rivalry, or a sport where we belittle others, what an image for Armwrestling , only x views is necessary that

[@icandoitall12]

It’s the build up you’ll learn

[@HaveAHuff]

If it wasnt for Devon and his antics the sport wouldnt be where it is today. Look at the biggest names in the ufc, the ones who sell the most ppv are the ones who talk the most trash. I have no idea why this is such a foreign concept in the arm wrestling community.

[@zesteecheeze]

Oleg shouldn't have talked so much bull. Everyone was saying Devon would lose his strength with the weight cut, but even the champ looked helpless. Oleg couldn't back up his mouth, so not Devon's fault that he didn't stop the trash talk when Oleg gave up in round 1.

[@agipson1980]

​@icandoitall12 nah man, some things are just too much. I've always liked Devon but here recently he's been taking things too far. The build up before the match is all fine and good for building up hype. But just downright humiliating your opponent during the match to the point that it was hard to watch is completely unnecessary. I could never defend him doing that

[@ronniemillsap]

@@HaveAHuff you guys act like 'if it makes money and you're successful, it doesnt matter how you get there ':DD worthless moraless attitude.

[@markusstevensakabiginfinit9523]

The fact that Devon had to travel to europe, while fasting & on a weight cut, still beat his opponent with ease & then cracked Morozov wrist back in a defensive position, shows you what kinda level Devon is over almost everyone else on the planet

[@UnstoppableSidepressure]

I must say, Devon may be n°2 but year round he's actually n°1, he's always in shape

[@jdmurfreesboro2738]

Exactly

[@lethargicastengah572]

Morozov cracked his own wrist vs a full blown kings move

[@greekguy7422]

Cracked his wrist lol he was in queens move the whole time he isn’t pinning morozov once in a match his best chance is morozov fouling out

[@MyThelema]

@@UnstoppableSidepressure Vitaly destroys Devon. What Devon does to everyone with his levers, Vitaly will do to him, just more dominantly. Levan doesn't need to be mentioned. Steamrolled Devon twice.

[@ryanturner8577]

Devon took it too far. Makes me not want to watch him pull tbh. There's a fine line between antics and disrespect.

[@jw3807]

Exactly how I feel.

[@bobopaleo]

Devon is a personality who like to bully everyone, but can't handle when getting bullied by others and loses it. Classic case

[@user-bg3qb4ff5g]

Ray, you can see the top of the pads from the camera. That means that samushias wrist was even lower than what was seen on the cameras. It was pure incompetence.

[@MrBrainJunkie]

"I don't think anyone will get Violent" says Coach Ray while sitting in his comfy chair and smirking lol. What he really meant was he wouldn't be able to do anything to stop them anyways since he's half their size

[@theTobywan]

I just HATE that everyone calls EVERY event the best EVER, come on 😂

[@rollinupeverest5042]

Agreed! All have been quality events mostly, but most of the time I don't think the next one is going to be the best. They're all just tough love with championship matches everywhere

[@michaelseacer]

That’s annoying! I totally agree! Just as bad as hearing Michael Todd constantly preach about how he’s the strongest he’s ever been. 🙄

[@rollinupeverest5042]

@michaelseacer well one is true(Michael) the other is pure opinion (the events)

[@tubassee]

I agree, but this one was so good! Nobody said it about, what was it KoT 12?

[@orandachildren1051]

It has to be the best ever....or you're fired.

[@cgemount]

I totally agree with ray. Unnessesary but devon is devon, and if Engin aloud both guys to do. Come on... both are alpha males...of course this would escalade 😮😂😂

[@scottallen5269]

I saw Over the Top when it first came out. I’ve watched a couple tournaments in person, and arm wrestle with friends on occasion. I’m no arm wrestler. I never really followed arm wrestling, until now. And I follow it as much as possible now. I started this journey a few years ago because of Devon. And I’ve gotten to know all of you guys since then. I enjoy the sport and all the personalities in your sport. Devon plays many roles and he’s taking your sport to higher levels. When you listen to Devon speak about his competitors, he does it with respect…….. unless it’s his current opponent or they have real personal issues. Just my observation here. But he’s playing the villain, for you guys and the sports success. He’s also good at it. Dude can talk some trash, on the highest level. Everyone just needs to get Devon’s back, and enjoy the ride. 💪🤙

[@JonBoy612]

We're at the point now where Devon can scream at and push Engin around at his own event and Engin will still give him everything he wants. I was really hoping Engin was gonna stand up to Devon but after seeing this card I'm starting to think Devon truly does run East vs West. There should be some Turkish dudes at next event ready to grab devon if he gets out of control again.

[@mr.rabbit8303]

He didn’t push Engin, stop lying! You don’t event buy the ppv 🤣🤣

[@hyperx7959]

​@@mr.rabbit8303He clearly did push him, u can see his hands grabbing to engins shirt

[@astwas]

@@mr.rabbit8303 2 IQ Devon nuthugger. He clearly assaulted Engin and if it was anyone else Engin would've called the police on him. Both Engin and Devon are milking each other out of money so Engin didn't do anythign

[@astwas]

@@Vengeance_I_m Devon would still be just making KZbin videos sitting at 300k subscribers if not for Larry and Engin. With Larry starting collaborations in AW with popular figures throughout the strength scene including eventually inviting Devon, it put Devon in an even greater spot light (and u can dig into his youtube stats) but his KZbin started blowing up since then. Then with the start of KoT and Engin jumping on board with EvW, it skyrocketed armwrestling. Yeah Devon became the center of it and kind of a superstar but Larry/Engin kickstarted this era of AW matches.

[@spidermonkeynr1]

Nah ​@@astwas

[@JFlyer1973]

Ray, as always the best take on things. Brother I could listen to you talk arm wrestling all day! Best channel as always! And funny dude… your comments always crack me up!

[@dennis490]

I liked the event, Devon did the great show! Love it 👍 Otherwise it would not be so fun to watch.

[@robd1197]

Larratt is lacking manners and sportsmanship. During the match with Prudnik, he said : - *"Did you fart, Prudnik ? "* Also drinking without permission from Prudnik's bottle of water. He's behaviour is unforgivable! No wonder he is banned from Instagram and other platforms. Sanctioned by the Canadian AW Federation and so forth. We don't need his rude attitude towards other athletes. It is not normal. Where was he with his line of work, in the military, or the circus ? This situation has gone too far. Younger Devon was so respectful !

[@dirtyharry2029]

lol man you guys are 😺

[@CosmicRainedit]

Love and appreciate your honesty and transparency in how you expose your thousand, stay strong and love arm wrestling!!

[@igorsvacic217]

Todd and Yoshi, Rino and Sagov, MTT vs Genadi, there was so much good matvhes, it was really an epic event Ray, what about you? No plans to pull? PS. It will be good to see Devon and Rino. We will probably see normal Devon pulling. Hes gonna win and all, but he will go easy on Rino, he likes him 😂

[@Thomas225T]

The Devon match was unpleasant to watch. Yeah you expect Devon to act like Devon, but after all the other matches It felt like I switched to WWE or something.

[@astwas]

U can tell everyone including Ray here are being very careful with their words to not get on the bad side of Devon. Devon is in his own way become a tyrant like Engin, he can keep pushing the boundaries of how much of a c4nt he can expose himself as and eveyrone around him sucks it up because it's Devon.

[@dorianlawson6791]

You're the only kunt, beta

[@sankhawkulathantille]

14:23 That's what it is. Devon is the villain of arm-wrestling. The challenge for Engin is to find a hero other than Levan who can punish this great villain at the table. 😂

[@OlafLand]

Surely Oleg is going to come back in some terrific form.

[@frankysalinas9292]

Everyone comes at Devon and doesn’t expect him to react or turn into a villain is sort of a ridiculous way of thinking

[@nicholaspetre1]

Humiliation behavior tells a lot about personality. Devon showed his face and his nature. Too bad. He should learn more from champions like Brzenk, Cyplenkov, Pushcar, Laletin. They always stay humble and respectful. Yeah, Larratt is a big mouth when he is on top, but look at him when he loses....he is quiet and speechless then.

[@bowdenfamily9225]

Luckily he doesn't lose often .

[@dc7468]

Morozov needs to double up on his steroid dose if he wants to beat Devon

[@dersville]

Please 🤡

[@Lunarpollo5622]

All he needs is a press imo

[@bsstyle123]

​@@Lunarpollo5622that simple huh

[@UnstoppableSidepressure]

He'll die. He's already taking a bunch

[@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879]

Yeah bro that's what allllll the blokes Devon has crushed over the years needed. They just all forgot ... ​@@Lunarpollo5622

[@TheObserver83]

I think it's a self sustaining cycle with devon's stage rage. He triggers keyboard warrior haters online, they drum up a lot of bs to try discredit him, then he unleashes even more fury in the match that follows. He said himself in one of his vlog vidoes that this one was gonna get particularly messy and we all know the various reasons why.

[@SC-zq1ye]

Devons adrenaline at the end there with Morozov could have put down an elephant

[@ValdisVitols]

Totally agree. The number of PPV buys will be the real gauge for Devon’s future events, showing if the audience craves those WWE-style effects or not, haha. It’ll reveal whether people want a portion of their ticket money going to Devon’s paycheck. And yes, so many of those matches had us on the edge of our seats! 🎉

[@toddblankenship7164]

i think they mentioned 40,000+ PPV viewers

[@mikeybigfoot1354]

Devin turned the haters when he beat Michael

[@realityuncovered]

Morozov?

[@rollinupeverest5042]

Yep that's because they hated Michael Todd Moore at the time😂

[@TheBTEAMwins]

Regarding the split decision on Devon’s Antics. Look: once you sign on the dotted line with him it’s war, straight up bloodshed war. Once it’s done the dragon energy subsides

[@grahamm4814]

Devon was doing extra to be a showman and grow the sport. And you know that Ray. So don't say " oh he didnt need to do any of that" these armwrestlers would be making half the money without Devon doing it. Also Ray, Devon shoving Engin? Engin wouldn't stop grabbing Devon the whole time vs Morozov.

[@jasonmcmanus6169]

Off stage he's a top bloke right a peoples champion!

[@vantoth6674]

Thanks for this Ray, I do watch your videos and learn much from you. You are a very important part of arm wrestling, as a competitor, coach, and ambassador. Keep up the excellent work. By the way, I have been in your home country a number of times and I really enjoyed visiting. This unfortunately, cannot be said about Devon, who acted disgracefully (like someone who totally lost it), and it brings bad shadows on to the sport. Whereas he has done much for the sport (no doubt about it), yet, there are so many that is fed up with his (and often his wife's) childish behavior. Gone way to far already, so much that when he apologizes, even that is not taken well or seriously by many. Just look at the fragmentation he has been causing (take a look at the athletes' and fans' faces and responses toward him). Naturally, there is competitiveness nature that brings certain behaviors out of the competitors, but not as such as Devon has been exhibiting. I know you are close to him and he likes you, as it seems, therefore, please have a discussion with him and express how we as fans feel about him as a person (when he acts such negative way). There is no need for this. By acting so, he will never accomplish the goat status, no matter what he does and how well. His negative behavior over shadows his accomplishment. Interestingly, when he gets humbles, he comes to his senses somewhat (although acts like a pussy/sissy, which is a huge contrast suddenly). Anyhow, great show and matches, great people, great sport, continue doing the fantastic work, God bless all!

[@mattnotjm]

I love your insight about how Devon acted and aside from winning the title I really believe he should've won an Oscar for his acting performance. I have the same opinion that he's really just embracing his whole arm wrestling character whenever he competes. He never really makes it personal and it's only ever been about armwrestling.

[@TheRamblingShow]

many fans of the sport would not be fans if it were not for Devon, Devon puts a show on and it intrigues people, there may be a lot of great pullers in the sport, but there is noone who carries the entertaining part like Devons and his matches. Levan? a beast for sure, top guy, but boring as hell John? The GOAT! but also boring entertainment value. Devon brings in something to love and hate and to stay for and thats on and off the table, he is a warrior till the fight is over right from the start, and he is like a wise sage outside of the fight, lots of people have done a lot for the sport, but the next breakthrough will be bigger crowds/fans, and Devon is the poster child for that break through especially in the west. love the videos ray, and hope you keep it up and looking forward to hearing of the plans you are working on coming up!

[@machinegunpreacher2469]

Devon is the Attitude Era Triple H of arm wrestling. A heel character that is supposed to be, and is, hated; yet loved by so many at the same time.

[@corycook9355]

we had so many great matches and all the devon stuff was awesome and just made it better

[@mariusgate3030]

Azat needs to get a rematch

[@DefineStrength]

Thanks for the vids Coach and sharing ur honest opinion about Devon 💪🏽

[@jiggy1752390]

I am glad someone talked about the matches and the ending

[@porkypile]

Oleg was talking about bravery and making Devon take his words back cause Oleg is so strong but fouled out like 5 times cause he wasnt man enough to take the pin. He showed himself as a coward and Devon was in all right feeding off of it.

[@rollinupeverest5042]

You realize that Devin always starts the fowling and speech etcetera first right

[@UnstoppableSidepressure]

Agree 100%. Oleg was so submissive. We paid for the ppv and the main event guy just gave up and didn't even put up a fight

[@FlawleZ31]

​@@UnstoppableSidepressure I didn't see it as submissive, but more if turning the chin.

[@dorianlawson6791]

They're all betas

[@eNoqfOu]

Ray you have a special gift of misusing the word "the", you don't use it when you should (you always say "on table" instead of "on the table") and you use it when you shouldn't ("card on the paper" instead of "the card on paper") this is not meant as an insult, it's just something I've noticed over the years.

[@silkywilky7913]

Sentence, natural language of Ray, maybe less specific emphasis, while still correct grammatically for particular speech. Basically, you can expect him to not have perfect English while having to translate on the fly and choose correct grammar for either of his multiple languages while maybe not knowing the exact words to match what he's trying to describe.

[@MatthewDieterjr]

That gauntlet was Devons for sure. He would have beat Morazov at such a low weight?!!??? Morazov was prob like wtf is this opanna sorcery

[@RogerPaul-planetx-nibiru]

Excellent video brother and this was the best ktt to date.

[@xdlikadam2101]

Devon was so rude and Engin cursed him twice, it was INTENSE. Matches were AWESOME. Almost every match was PERFECT 😱😲

[@wadawilliamj]

Ray gave some good points about the whole Devon situation. Everything has two sides. And for Devon's perspective makes sense to be so pissed off about him cheating, legacy hammer etc. But, the organizers must start to take advantage of the situation. I mean, for the sake of the sport, Devon needs some opponent with more hatred personallity (nothing wrong with Petrenko, but he is too nice). For example: Genadi rematch, Kurdecha, Morozov left, Alizhan left and many others. Like it or not he is the symbol and the embassador of the sport. The more entertaining is the match, the more popular the sport will become and that's a fact.

[@m1noladea]

The behavior from devon is a shame. He's not someone you wanna watch.. tbh it's annoying, people should enforce the rules, so many of his wins are from cheating the opponent and taking advantage before the start during the setup

[@MrUldahl]

Almost a full on physical confrontation on stage. This event was a complete disaster with Devon's Roid Rage and humiliation of all the East athletes.

[@DashDrones]

I'm so glad i can speak Turkish. Engin was literally ready to kill Devon. Brilliant night😂

[@robmcintyre9050]

really?

[@DashDrones]

​@@robmcintyre9050yep, during the left hand Morozov part. It got heated

[@mohsinshahbaz5846]

@@DashDrones what Engin said? plz explain!! because that part is deleted so we will not get to see it

[@DashDrones]

@@mohsinshahbaz5846 He basically said he'd F him up as Devon was ignoring and grabbing him, it was priceless

[@DashDrones]

@@mohsinshahbaz5846 I said it, KZbin deleted it

[@BlackForest-Tom]

Very well summarized 👍👍🏾

[@petpuu]

Great entertainment!! I hope Devon goes even further!! 👹👹

[@CanadianOutdoors33]

Morozov got his wrist cracked

[@a.g7431]

Hey Ray bro When you guys upload the matchs now, it's only like 5 minutes long. This is good for people who don't really watch arm wrestling. But please also put the full match as well for the fans. I like watching in between rounds to see the emotions and reactions and all the rest of the things. Please and thank you.

[@Balouzx]

buy the PPV view, and skip a couple of pizzas a month. It is worth it. I used to watch the vids but i started buying the ppv and watching live. Diffeent feeling :D

[@painless4785]

17:02 - ‘why would anyone want to be on the receiving end of that?’ - 💰 💵

[@robmcintyre9050]

Coach Ray Rocks!

[@alursino3213]

I don’t think ppl realize the amount of prodding DL received from the East, including ET, during the buildup to this match. OP was trolling Devon pretty hard as well as AM being such a two faced snake . Not to mention DC presenting a toy hammer to a man that holds the legacy hammer in very high regard. Devon said it himself, is he the only one who has respect for the sport? I think DL held his temper very well, all should have got their ass beat.

[@ermeriodsassperini]

I've paid for every single Fucken EvW since the beginning! I believed in supporting the Athletes, After this recent shit with Engin! If you are a Devon fan and feel disgusted with all this, don't support the event. You know what! let all the haters pay for it.

[@dorianlawson6791]

And they knew it. They knew they should have at least got whipped. The beta snakes.

[@elbelga77]

I agree with you Ray. I started watching arm wrestling because of Devon but his behaviour is getting out of hand. He acted childish and like a bully towards Oleg and he lost himself big time with Morozov. I enjoyed the whole event and when it came to Devon’s match, the one I’m always waiting to see, I got disappointed due to his behaviour…

[@rodneyhickman825]

I agree with you 100 percent Ray that Devon didn't need to do what he did with petrenko but I would also say that unfortunately very few of the armwrestlers show any personality. It has to be about armwrestling but also it's entertainment

[@rollinupeverest5042]

See that's where you know what's wrong to bring fans into the sport just because they're a fan of a person they don't have any respect for arm wrestling. Arm wrestling is the entertainment😂

[@toddblankenship7164]

honestly if he just slapped him down for 4-0 i would have been bored stiff, Devon knew he had to create drama and he did. EVERYONE is talking about it and thats KEY for promotion.

[@franklin9748]

Devon pulled Morozov's left arm with wrist and whole body from pinpad at 105 kg in 2024

[@joseywales898]

Ray you would not be sitting there with out Devon , Maybe look at Engine promoting this with his pod cast show and other.

[@muhammadhassanraxa2153]

Devon pulled morozov whole body while fighting engin in 2024

[@fabianvilela9527]

Devon is the will smith of the oscars. Made the whole show about him, other people are talked about less, but nevertheless makes it more mainstream than before.

[@killjoy362]

Standing before Devon is bad experience.. ...exept for chance, chance loved that shit

[@KZScott]

look at the views on the after match interviews. currently adding up the other 18 videos you get 170k, and Devons is at 112k alone. he puts on a show.

[@viktore69]

Who else agree that we need a bantamweight class under 65 kg introduced for next year? Really love these lower classes 🙏🙏👏

[@mrsage4489]

14 years older? I am aware of the memes but.... wow we really need a skincare routine Ray

[@Dmgolfer22]

Devon hasn’t posted since the event neither has Engin. That’s unusual. Maybe some reflection going on.

[@toddblankenship7164]

Nah their watching EVERY other channel/news out there promote what happened at this event (especially with Devon) and gaging how they want to plan future events based on the data from this one. not to mentioned the videos when they do post will be MANY views and comments generating those Social media dollars. Show business baby show business.

[@dorianlawson6791]

Counting the money

[@yargienimanuel]

Devon have brought hundreds of thousands of people into this sport...