For me it's just such a pure sport I mean in its original context I know there steroids involved I would say but it's meant to be a pure Man versus Man sport you know Testosterone vs. Testosterone that's what draws me to it is that
@biestbiest5279
4 жыл бұрын
jamie rowe only the Russians are taking steroids
@tailboard
8 жыл бұрын
I hate to see Brzenk lose like that but you can't be on top forever. Larratt will know how that feels too if he stays in the game long enough. Larratt is a Beast!
@nicolaibunsoon1609
8 жыл бұрын
brzenk beat larrat 2015 i think, this is an old vid.
@tailboard
8 жыл бұрын
NIXO BW Badass. I'm gonna look for that match.
@roarodon
7 жыл бұрын
Devon already knows that feeling, he's past his prime as well. Both John and Devon were amazing, but only one of them has been the best arm wrestler in the open class for 15 years.
@nicolaibunsoon1609
7 жыл бұрын
were amazing? They still are amazing mate!
@roarodon
7 жыл бұрын
NIXO BW John retired this year dude. His last tournament was a tournament in Japan in March or something. (disclaimer: he hasn't used the word "retired", but he has said that he's refraining from entering tournaments and professional armwrestling competitions because of his age)
Beto Fernández I didn’t mean to say that, u thought I responded to a different vid of them armarestling later when Devon came back from an Injury and that is the only reason he lost lol😂
@xsqatterx
5 жыл бұрын
@@betofernandez5524 til now lol
@coconutwater9122
4 жыл бұрын
and Brzenk at his absolute worst.
@BustaMoondoe
12 жыл бұрын
Devon has obviously worked extremely hard to get where he is in the armwrestling world. He deserves so much credit for elevating his abilities to the point where he can feel so confident against the Grandmaster of the sport. Congratulations Devon! You are the best! Kevin Tait
@countofst.germain6417
3 жыл бұрын
Do you still follow armwrestling
@arondebbarma9840
2 жыл бұрын
Lmao same question
@VivekMishra00007
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋👋
@RichardsWorld
7 жыл бұрын
It’s good to see Devon was still showing a lot of respect to John.
@saersafi8988
5 жыл бұрын
John Brzenk vs Devon Larratt (2015) John Brzenk won 2-1
@youngroller2168
4 жыл бұрын
@@saersafi8988 we are not talking about their winning. We are talking about sportmanship
@dominic2123
4 жыл бұрын
young roller Devon always has, and always will have deep respect for the legend that is Brzenk. Both are top class legends.
@thatoneguy5001
4 жыл бұрын
Dominic Swan agreed,both John and Devon have done so much to help arm wrestling become as big as it is today
@chris5k132
3 жыл бұрын
Larrat always respect him
@chris5k132
3 жыл бұрын
This is Devon Larrat in his Prime. The strongest version of him, no doubt. He made beating John easy in here. Redshirt short hair Devon is the one.
@LITMOVIESCENES
3 жыл бұрын
his arms seem way bigger now tho...i think he drinks a little too much maybe now..he looks real clean there
@vladimirgertner3960
3 жыл бұрын
@@LITMOVIESCENES He is trying to compensate for his injuries now by getting bigger. I don't think it's ever gonna work as well as it did back then. He is just way too injured all around to keep winning.
@LITMOVIESCENES
3 жыл бұрын
@@vladimirgertner3960 makes sense...im not aware of all his injuries
@vladimirgertner3960
3 жыл бұрын
@@LITMOVIESCENES a lot of snall injuries, but culminating with him removing a piece of bone around his elbow back in 2012. He had to relearn arm wrestling and start wrestling completely differently
@gregpst77
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dylan-pt1iv absolutely larratt would have won. Denis was all roided up when the last met.
@Mr._POV_
7 жыл бұрын
Respect to John, but both are winners in my book.
@soccerdash1
5 жыл бұрын
Golden Ratio if you want to think of a guy who got demolished as a winner then live in your delusional world lol
@Lunarpollo5622
5 жыл бұрын
@@soccerdash1 he means over the years they have accomplished so much and they are legends so he refers to them as winners.
@benjaminschwartz1242
4 жыл бұрын
Gay.
@soccerdash1
4 жыл бұрын
mhm izme Dont cry kid. I’m just saying how is someone who lost 6-0 a “winner”. Sure he is a great arm wrestler but he got demolished on this occasion
@soccerdash1
4 жыл бұрын
mhm izme awww I made a John Brzenk fanboy cry. I’m sorry u should ask ur parents how to deal with ur depression
@AngladaFamilia
5 жыл бұрын
Two legends. I would have loved to have seen them meet when JB was in his prime, and DL in his.
@KevinLuWX
4 жыл бұрын
I think DL would win by stamina
@Mrpouletdu33
8 жыл бұрын
Why many people don't want to recognize the power of Larratt, looking for excuses all the time, I don't know... plus he is a very cool guy and is one of the most honest, please have at least the honesty to recognize that it is one of the best if not the best (maybe not today but he will back).
@STHFGDBY
8 жыл бұрын
+Mrpouletdu33 Because he's a ponce. Brzenk has beaten Larratt more times since.
@STHFGDBY
8 жыл бұрын
It doesn't matter, John Brzenk has proven himself to be the best arm wrestler in the world. He's been since he was 17
@kevinreilly7924
8 жыл бұрын
i dont think he'll ever be the same after surgery guys like Pushkar and Cyplekov are too damn good...Pushkar probably has the best right arm in the history of arm wrestling...Even when Larratt was in his prime not even he could destroy Brzenk the way Pushkar does lol
@jenifercasanova4938
8 жыл бұрын
+STHFGDBY true true. devon kept his elbow close to his rib or side stomach cus he was scared to lose
@sanfranciscoes
8 жыл бұрын
john age is not a problem? come on !!!
@oplivecrime206
8 жыл бұрын
IDC what anyone says John Brzenk is absolutely the best ever but Devon Larratt is the best today. Just incredible. The both of them.
@ganuv
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Buck seems like you don't know arm wrestling ..the best ever is ALEXY VOEVODA !!
@jeje6915
8 жыл бұрын
+ganuv what a funny guy
@dvr1337
8 жыл бұрын
+ganuv ahahahahhah
@roarodon
8 жыл бұрын
+Rob Buck This Devon's prime form in 2008. After his injury he really isn't as good. He's beginning to age like john, this was his zenith.
@jeje6915
8 жыл бұрын
***** Did Bagent lose any lefthanded match in the competition?
@joeltrowe5155
4 жыл бұрын
Amazing..Devon didn't lose even 1 round against the legend... Just amazing. Pure domination.
@kvnneo
11 жыл бұрын
I love how sporty Brzenk takes the loss every time. Thats how you lose and still can walk out of a match head held High. Awesome.
@lukeskywalker6809
3 жыл бұрын
It’s because he knows that only the very best can beat him, and he respects the few people who can pin him.
@BlakeGibbons
2 жыл бұрын
He was injured and wanted to call the match off...
@adebih8126
5 жыл бұрын
07:13 you know devon would be screaming can opener if it was anybody else than goat john brzenk
@gashierez2083
3 жыл бұрын
I dont think the can opener was a thing back in 2008
@We_are_the_light
3 жыл бұрын
Two absolutely incredible athletes and two great people. Brzenk is a legend.
@UnApologeticPatriot
3 жыл бұрын
Truly one of the most dominant performances by any armwrestler. And against someone that had not been beaten in a quarter century.
@sergejmaher144
9 ай бұрын
What aboit when brzenk dad moved larrat at 50 yrs ols
@lance4377
4 жыл бұрын
What brzenk fans feel at that time is how larratt fans feel when he lost to denis. Just passin the crown amarite
@GetSchanked
4 жыл бұрын
I think it's a combination of Brzenk having a bad day and Larratt having a great day. The same happened with Denis vs. Larratt. Brzenk beat Larratt after this match a few years later. Larratt can do the same to Denis. I think sometimes that initial shock of how good and strong a guy is can ruin the entire match for you if its your first time "fighting" them.
@thatoneguy5001
4 жыл бұрын
GetSchanked It could be,but keep in mind this was prime Larratt pre surgery,dude was a straight beast
@pakiy7941
4 жыл бұрын
BlackPill Jesus nice to see u here blackpill jesus
@craigwilson5365
4 жыл бұрын
@V. M. Are you saying Larrat is the greatest puller ever?
Larrat is freaken monster amazing fight,, two monsters!
@taffele389
7 жыл бұрын
I think this is the biggest Devon has ever been.
@michaeldavis7026
5 жыл бұрын
Lol except for now
@itoittosai7994
5 жыл бұрын
Michael Davis why? Can you explain
@xsqatterx
5 жыл бұрын
Lol til now, dudes a tank, even if Brznek was in his prime, Larrett now would still destroy him lol
@Irish00
5 жыл бұрын
Suq Madiq because he wasn’t sure if his body could hold the weight or his digestive system but now he’s super heavyweight so he’s at about 277lb I’m pretty sure he hopes to hit 300lb and stay there
@markharrison6498
5 жыл бұрын
He looked like he could be natural here to me. The bloke is the same height and weight as me in this video and to me he just looks incredibly fit. In more recent competitions he looks totally roided up.
@jamestoole3614
2 жыл бұрын
After watching this again, it's so clear that John's wrist was hurt. He still competed nonetheless, but he would've given a much better fight at 100%. That's not, however, to take away from how good Devon was that day.
@maalikserebryakov
Жыл бұрын
I can beat john too. The guy is a 60 year old fossil. 😂😂😂
@nikos.g
Жыл бұрын
@@maalikserebryakov 58 actually 🤓
@teriiteatuanei1561
3 жыл бұрын
We all missed this Devon, he was so much stronger and could literally beat everyone in the planet
@UnApologeticPatriot
3 жыл бұрын
He's just more cerebral now than ever and his hand and wrist are on another level now than they were even back then. His elbow has never been the same since his operations but if his match with Jerry says anything... his elbow is returning... you never know we might be seeing a true second coming from the big Canadian.
@adityachaturvedi8417
3 жыл бұрын
@@UnApologeticPatriot that was his prime u can't change that
@Pawan_Sharmaa
3 жыл бұрын
He still can
@UnApologeticPatriot
3 жыл бұрын
@@Pawan_Sharmaa Exactly!
@adityachaturvedi8417
3 жыл бұрын
@@UnApologeticPatriot Well do you think this version of devon can beat fat devon
@stariadversesmalum4638
3 жыл бұрын
4-5 years later John kicks his ass 😂 insane!
@hengkyfernando7101
4 жыл бұрын
Honestly, only age can beat Jhon brzenk 💪😎
@eriond3701
4 жыл бұрын
and larratt
@cruelleader4782
3 жыл бұрын
@ he too much for brzenk 😂
3 жыл бұрын
@@cruelleader4782 yeah, but after researching a little It turns out it was John's first year out of retirement. I think I've heard he was injured aswell.
@cruelleader4782
3 жыл бұрын
@ yeah after match against ivakin he injured his hand
@chris5k132
3 жыл бұрын
Age and prime Devon
@ae86miami
8 жыл бұрын
When you see you hero's lose 😭
@W0pper1997
5 жыл бұрын
ae86miami devon just got his ass handed to him by denis...was hard to watch
@bullred9498
5 жыл бұрын
Age plus Denis is left and Devon is right
@johncornaro2142
5 жыл бұрын
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@saersafi8988
5 жыл бұрын
John Brzenk vs Devon Larratt (2015) John Brzenk won 2-1
@bullred9498
5 жыл бұрын
Nope
@cornbread22cb
12 жыл бұрын
he was undefeated in 25 years, in the supers, and he is a lot lighter then them. but, he was competing when the sport was still very "amateur" in the states, compared to now. he mastered the technics, and built muscle specific for armwrestling, instead of typical meat head gym rats with big muscle. he is still one of the best, although he now wrestles in his weight category. the sport has come a very long way since his 25 year reign. he is a monster, and grandmaster.
@nickbritten8132
2 жыл бұрын
We need a rematch…. Hold it, there is one tomorrow!!!
@erich7662
3 жыл бұрын
Devon didn't wanna put John down that last time. Finally beating your hero is extremely mentally/emotionally/spiritually monumental, in a bittersweet way
@flynn_morrisonnz
3 жыл бұрын
Who's here after Devon vs Michael 2021?
@collapse4ways
7 жыл бұрын
this video is a masterclass of Devon Larrat. I love John but the armwrestle style of Larrat´s is unbelieveble.
@gurrac710
5 жыл бұрын
@@dodododes you are what you called others dennis is cheater drugs now hospital cos of drug abuse kidneys operated etc . Larrat damages on left and right from injuries and not fully recovered on left and right yet cos of surgeries. In time devon will come back. devon prime toyed witch richard lupkes witch denis had much trouble with. devon prime would crushed denis easily.
@gurrac710
5 жыл бұрын
youtube see watch?v=pzhx1IKu8Yk "Lupkes Avatar Richard Lupkes World Champion  Jan 23, 2011 at 12 : 58 pm Quote " I have met a lot of armwrestler's in my 30 plus year's pulling, but I can honestly tell you that I have never felt the kind of power that Devon has. Not even John (no disrespect intended). Devon has my vote for #1 hand's down until someone prove's me wrong. This is just my experience and do not mean to disrespect any puller." prime devon is the best human arm wrestler denis struggled alot with richard lupkes that year. denis also a cheater full of drugs now he is paying for it in hospital kidneys or alike its saad denis is ok and nice a s aperson but drugs is never ok.
@gurrac710
5 жыл бұрын
recent match devon on left under 2019 watch this kzitem.info/news/bejne/w5pon5WppGeqfoY
@gurrac710
5 жыл бұрын
well and true said. Hafthor Bjornson - 6'9" 420 Lbs. Lars Rorbakken - 6'4" 275 Lbs. Frank Budelewski - 6'4" 350 Lbs. Shawn Lattimer - 6'3" 420 Lbs. After Larrat beat all the guys above you would think by now that people understand size and strength are only two factors out of dozens which create a great arm wrestler.
@gurrac710
5 жыл бұрын
devon vs jerry c did very well youtube watch?v=rTo28BXFcng and devon did very well here very recent match here under 2019 youtube watch?v=bd29ask5yKQ . devon very strong recovering from surgeries on both left and right. devon also the most lean and natural arm wrestler of today not saying he is totally clean but way more cleaner then many others. much respect to john also on top over 25 years unheard of in armwrestling human history. john proberly one of the most natural human arm wrestler that competes of all time very honest person without any excuses john is very great human beeing overall like devon also alot as many like devon much today very strong and good arm wrestler devon is. devon will most likely surprise everyone there is really no limit for devon in time he can come back to his prime top 1 when his arms is fully recovered and stronger then ever before in time we pray and hope for, as most of the people worldwide prays and hopes for. we want devon to crush all everyone on arm wrestling table god bless all.
@monstermash
12 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for uploading this video. I used to watch this before it was taken down for reasons unknown to me, Richard Poole's commentary and the extended video is excellent. Thanks again!
@boboclown7875
6 жыл бұрын
Mad respect for both of these TITANS. Larratt is Beast and an Einstein Strategist. Brzenk has been a winner for a very long time. These 2 men are the best of the best. Doesn't matter where they come from. They're Beast Humans.
@strahinjanesic4171
5 жыл бұрын
This Devon beats Cyplenkov's right arm with medium difficulty.
@betofernandez5524
5 жыл бұрын
Dennis has improved a lot during the last decade buddy. Brzenk destroyed him in 2009, but in 2018 he was in beast mode + high level skills. Larrat is better armwrestler now in terms of technique. Not a lot, but better. Obviously far from his strengh peak (2008-2012). With Dennis, all that raw power, hit, and speed is the key. And now he doesn't have them... Not sure if this Devon could win 2018 Cyplenkov, but would have been amazing. Anyway, for me Breznk and Larrat are Legends. Cyplenkov never will be one for me, asumimg he is a chemical reactor. Just imagine Devon or John using those levels of GH and roids during years.....
@strahinjanesic4171
5 жыл бұрын
@@betofernandez5524 Agree with everything you said. Devon is getting bigger tho, after that Dave Chafee match I think he might just have a chance, but not with his left tho. Lets see if Denis can recover first, all that gh and steroid abuse took his toll
@lethargicastengah572
5 жыл бұрын
@@betofernandez5524 Denis improved by 10% at most since 2008, and improved next to 0% in the area Brzenk was destroying Denis in. It is the same area Chaffee put Denis in many years later. John probably still could give Denis a good match while retired, just because Denis hardly improved that area. If Larratt hooked 2018 Denis, he'd be crushed. If any Larratt hooked 2008 Denis, Larratt would have decent chances only if he can contain Denis' hand. Larratt doesn't have anywhere near the hand to do the same shit Brzenk did to Denis.
@wantedtraceurs9073
5 жыл бұрын
I love this comment mate !
@xsqatterx
5 жыл бұрын
Larrett now would beat that Russian dude lol Larrett now would beat Brznek in his prime, what I don't get is how Larrett wins this easily but then when Brznek is 50 & Larretts 40 he loses lmao? But regardless Larrett now would beat anybody, his technique, I.Q, strength etc is at an all time high
@armwrestlingfan6804
2 жыл бұрын
My memory actually forgot Devon beat John without strap from round 2..damn
@EthnHayabusa
2 жыл бұрын
And John asked for the strap after 4. I wonder if John has watched this match anytime recently.
@otybhi9351
3 жыл бұрын
who is here 2021 after devon beats todd ?
@radoslavstoev4550
7 жыл бұрын
I believe Devon in this condition could beat anyone on the planet! John killed Cyplenkov few months after this match and Devon made ot look easy. Hope he reaches this power again.
@AlexOliveira-hm7xx
6 жыл бұрын
Radoslav Stoev John was injured.
@coldwindfarm1309
6 жыл бұрын
Injured is'nt an excuse. Devon is in his 253lb state during this match compare to 2013-2017. That's the only reason why he went to heavyweight matches due to his weight 210lb-220lb
@kasparov9
6 жыл бұрын
He was 248lbs actually.
@dodododes
5 жыл бұрын
injured is excuse you cancer
@brandoncalderon5888
5 жыл бұрын
@@dodododes Denis smashed devon haha
@sclm55
4 жыл бұрын
Both have earned a great deal of respect from many including myself. How very interesting if you could take Devon back in time or transport John of 12 or so years ago to today, then have these two go at it in the pull! Who would win, I don't know. Though I am no expert in this sport. It seems to me a safe bet that it wouldn't be as easy for Devon to win over a John Brzenk of yesteryear, if matched in age. They are both so great; and great ambassadors for the sport.
@danielkrome6640
9 ай бұрын
100%
@rudaclan
12 жыл бұрын
Worth to mention is that John is currently ranked: #1 Heavyweight right hand #2 Heavyweight left hand #4 Super Heavyweight John is 48 years old, weigh 85-90kg and have dominated the sport since he was 18, and still dominates his own weight class while beeing highly competitive in the Super Heavyweight. Devon Laratt is a Super Heavyweight armwrestler at 114kg, (110+kg), and is ranked #3 in his weightclass. He is very promising and could be #1 soon.
@senorsnipey1595
2 жыл бұрын
Omg Devons arms are so much bigger now! Devon and John share the GOAT title imo
@maalikserebryakov
Жыл бұрын
Levan
@senorsnipey1595
Жыл бұрын
@@maalikserebryakov other than winning he hasnt done much in terms of the progression of the sport not like those 2 atleast. Not yet
@ApollosArtifacts
7 жыл бұрын
Brzenk is a master technician. I'm not sure why "fans" cannot acknowledge the abilities and talents of all of the top guys right now. Clearly Baigent is great, Brzenk is the GOAT, Larratt is incredible, Cyplenkov is coming on strong, and Voevoda was a phenom.
@InTheHookJohn
12 жыл бұрын
I've spoke to Richard about this personally. In Las Vegas he said he'd never felt anything as strong as Larratt. At the Mike Gould Classic this past weekend he told me that out of everyone (Cyplenkov, Arsen, whoever) his money is on Larratt to win as well. I did not shoot video on our conversations, I guess you'd have to take my word on it.
@ricardolimalopes2343
3 жыл бұрын
Whos here after Devon demolished Todd?
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
So to summarize, short forearm/hand is only at advantage when the long forearm/hand guy lets the short guy grab him high by keeping his own knuckles low. (Because when tall forearmed guy keep his knusckles up and grips high, the short forearmed guy is forced to grip low no matter how much he himself posts his knuckles up due to arm height difference). The short armed guy can move his elbow to the front of the pad to compensate for it, (to make his arm taller by being more vertical).
@willstuart4504
4 жыл бұрын
Devon is definitely one of my favorite pullers of all time, and it goes without saying he was at his very best right here, in terms of strength and confidence. But John the 🐐 will always be #1. As for the match , every champion has a period of time when they're simply unbeatable. And this was "No limits " time. Even though he convincingly beat John here, what makes John the GOAT... is he went on to beat Larratt at a later date. What makes that so incredible is usually when a former champ loses his reign , they seldom regain any high status again. They get older, they have too many injuries and there's always a new young strong challenger waiting in the wings. But John Brzenk is NO ordinary Champ. Lol Even to this very day , at an age most wouldn't even consider competing , nevermind dominating, John is still a force. Especially in his weight group. Had the Top 8 happened as scheduled, it would not have surprised anyone if John won it all ...or finished top 3. And considering he would be pulling the best in the World, who are all about Half his age, that's why he is the Goat. Everybody already knows how "Prime" John Brzenk handled his business in ALL weight groups but what makes John the undisputed GOAT is his longevity in the sport. Unmatched by anyone. With that said, this video is all Devon and he was a beast when on top. Both hands. Great video...
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
There are three main direction to attack your opponent's hand. One is up the top with your index finger and thumb (up pressure), other is through your pinky (driving in), and last is full hand (all fingers even pressure to either side or pull back).
@Tommy1198S
7 жыл бұрын
Devon is so good at bleeding his opponents dry.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
John said there are two main ways to armwrestle against a large handed, tall forearmed puller. One is grip high and do a posting toproll, other is grip low and force a hook which I don't find very effective because by gripping low you are giving up leverage. Engin said he doesn't have a large hand either and he always mentions Arsen who has small but extremely strong hand and wrist. He says stronger but smaller hand can overcome larger hand.
@donjuan9924
12 жыл бұрын
"Pulling John" I believe was filmed in 03' and 04. Even though it came out in '09.The years before that Doc. John was undefeated in "Professional" competition.
@squeakal3393
5 жыл бұрын
I just watched the 30 minute video on Rod Rambo Lennete. I met him during the mid 90s and watched him decimate almost everyone he went up against. I remember him beating Robert Brown who was 6ft 8 when he was 21 years old. Seeing Richard Poole also bought back me.ories of training in Slough behind The White Horse pub. So sorry to hear Rod lost his battle against his illnesses and what an amazing chap he was.
@ashutoshporichha7623
Жыл бұрын
Devon 2008 no1 Devon 2023 still no1 age is just a number 🔥
@prizma45
10 ай бұрын
indian
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
By leverage alone the short forearm has the advantage because think of your arm as a lever and your elbow as a fulcrum, you know the longer the lever is from the fulcrum the more force you can apply. However, the one who is applying the force to the lever is your opponent not you (because the lever is your arm). Therefore, having long forearm means the force your opponent apply on your hand will be felt greater on your elbow than when you have a short forearm.
@manquach2738
7 жыл бұрын
John is a legend!!! 😤
@luisMartinez-ju7zq
5 жыл бұрын
Larrat the beast that crash them
@vedantpatel8266
4 жыл бұрын
At this point Larrat is a legend too
@gokublack5831
3 жыл бұрын
Devon is a Legend
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
thumb capping not just during pulling but when handling dumbbells and barbels. Also, wrap your hand around the bar as deep as possible to use your hand rather than fingers. And most importantly, when doing thick handled wrist curls, you don't have to cap your thumb but put your thumb behind the bar along with your 4 fingers to better balance dumbbell and to train your thumb.
@PhillyDee215
4 жыл бұрын
Two of the greatest💪
@MisterYou2ber
12 жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! Devon is really working hard to win the LEGEND
@sammyddeng9352
8 жыл бұрын
Larrat's prime
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
And Devon said that small handed pullers should focus on developing their back/up pressure (Goodridge, Barboza) because you should make the larger handed puller hold on to you without you having to hold on to them (which is more difficult due to small hand) as much. It makes their forearm and fingers activate before you activate yours since you are free to lift your fingers if you have more up pressure but have to hold on to the puller with stronger back pressure.
@donjuan9924
12 жыл бұрын
I know John took a few pins over the course of his career. "Literally" Undefeated; perhaps not, but nevertheless the most dominate athlete in the sport. Yes; professional= these specific events
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
There are 3 different types of rotators 1. Pronator 2. Supinator 3. rotator cuff. But when they say rotator they're usually referring to the pronator. Pronator turns your hand palm down (as in top roll) and supinator turns your hand palm up (as in a press). They are both in a forearm. Rotator cuff which does side pressure movement is inside your shoulder. But side pressure also involves pure elbow joint power as well as this rotator cuff.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
In this match I think John's wrist was in a horrible condition. You can see he is applying pressures in right directions but can't budge Devon.This is not to take away from Devon's victory because he is the best RH puller in the world right now. However, remember the lighter version of John who pushed Devon to the limits in practice before the Arsen match. That John if I recall correctly was lighter than John here but was relatively injury free. So imagine heavier, injury free Brzenk vs Devon.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
And to speed up the elbow recovery I find pronation supination movement helpful, just with your bare hands just turn it palm up palm down with either a closed or open hand. When you do tricep press, or use downpressure through pinky in a drag hook, or use sidepressure when you try to finish your opponent are the moments you are likely to injure your elbow. I personally find backpressure the safest way to armwrestle.
@nickbritten8132
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@lp8102
10 жыл бұрын
devon has freakish long arms ...and its precisely why he wins. The leverage of it. I don't take anything away from John.
@Kojitsu
10 жыл бұрын
Devon used to struggle against John though
@trashbash2001
10 жыл бұрын
You've got it backwards. longer arms are a disadvantage in armwrestling. Thats a scientific fact. Even john has said that before in a written interview. Shorter length arms are better leverage. Which makes devon even more of a monster considering he's ranked #1
@Zjcreel7
9 жыл бұрын
trashbash2001 Actually its not a disadvantage. There are advantages and disadvantages to both in terms of leverage. In this match for example, when you get set up like Larratt is with a higher hand, the match is basically over if you have good back pressure to go along with it.
@bendodak4260
9 жыл бұрын
It really depends on what technique you use as well. Longer arms have an advantage with the top rolls, as opposed to shorter arms which have a better chance with the hook.
@trashbash2001
9 жыл бұрын
Zach Creel i know, i was merely pointing to the fact that a lot of people think that the length of an arm (longer) automatically makes you strong, and thats backwards. Not talking about hand positioning.
@names-mars
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly Devon should have done more in his career to really solidify his name, today, a lot of people still don't wanna put him on top 5 of all time. I think if Devon would have join more competitions, instead of only sticking to WAL, he could have been appreciated more. He looks unstoppable here.
@julianodelima2578
8 жыл бұрын
It Is obvious That the taller guy has the advantage, simply by the fact of having his elbow closer to his body moreover using a bigger Group of muscles and ending up with as smaller angle among arm, forearm and body, while the other competitor, the smaller happens the total opposite, without power because There Is no leverage.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Low hand toproll is an attempt to peel a guy's hand from bottom two fingers unlike high hand toproll which attacks the guy's index+thumb. But hearing that you feel comfortable gripping high, I advise you use a high hook which basically a wrist cup without supination (turn palm upward) and go straight backpressure very much like a toproll with a wrist cup.
@gabriel.trainer
4 жыл бұрын
It's a very good example of a bad day for the much superior puller. On that same year John won: 1 - World Tittle: Right 4-2 over Dimitry Kochiev (209+lbs) 2 - U.S. National Championship on two cathegories: Both right and left 3 - 6x0 over Michael Todd on Arm Wars Super Match Just to mention the most important fights of that year the lost to Larratt. For the list goes on and on and on. Edit: Man! Next year he was World Champion again! 5-1 over Cyplenkov (209+ lbs)!
@darthvessels
4 жыл бұрын
Fellas, I have so much respect devon but John made this match because he promised to Devon despite of the his injury. It wasn't a fair match. FYI.
@iluvatarchem
8 жыл бұрын
This match was about 10 years too late for anyone to come to any conclusions. The age difference along with the weight difference is just too much. Things were more normal (meaning Larratt lost) in the 2015 match simply because Larratt is starting to age too.
@paddy232323
8 жыл бұрын
+Nikos A john has defeated 600 pound guy too
@kingchibot7923
8 жыл бұрын
+Nikos A Brzenk has beat him since.
@paddy232323
8 жыл бұрын
lol exactly James Bond
@piro4351
8 жыл бұрын
no its quite simple. larrat was actually not in top shape in 2015..and a lot lighter than he is here..not taking anythign away from john he did masterfully vs devon in 2015..the way he made sure he pinned his arm without the straps..but devon just wasnt in prime shape he had surgery and all that..he is stronger now again but still NOTA heavyweight as he was in this vid..a good 20-30 pounds lighter
@ICanSeeItInYourEyes8
7 жыл бұрын
That isn't the point. Relatively it is closer when they are both of age. 6 vs 12 year old is not the same as 19 vs 25. Get it?
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Speaking of exercises, I also like to do pinch grip exercises because they thicken the base of your thumb which is good for toprolling and making the guy harder to grip around your hand. It's also helpful when in a finger pull (or thumb pull or whatever, the moment when both are toprolling and about to slip). Also, never intentionally give up your wrist curl unless you have really strong tricep press or side pressure that can isolate the guy's bicep.
@thebigfitz1973
11 жыл бұрын
Larratt = Legend Killer
@QuietToproll
4 жыл бұрын
John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured during this match. He said so in interview with Bowen in 2019.
@shrood2531
3 жыл бұрын
@@QuietToproll in 2015 devon had multiple surgeries that weakened him greatly, 2008 - 2012 devon was the best he ever was
@KevinLuWX
3 жыл бұрын
@@QuietToproll John went onto to destroy Dennis Cyplenkov in prime shape 4 weeks after this. So the injury definitely wasn't anything significant. Devon was honestly quite trash until around 07 where he went from barely beating Ron Bath to absolutely destroying Ron Bath in a single year. Devon had another encounter with John in 2010 where Devon won in round 1. He started having elbow problems in his right around 2012 and got surgery in 2013. He was out of form when he returned in 2015. If you look at all the practices matches that year, Devon was getting destroyed by everyone on the table, not just John.
@QuietToproll
3 жыл бұрын
@@KevinLuWX Denis in 2008 was like the softest version of him. He wasn’t that impressive compared to his prime. John and Devon didn’t have a match in 2010. I know all about the injuries and details. It’s okay to brush off Johns injuries in 2008 but it’s totally fine to make excuses for Larratt against Tim Brenson in 2012. John even said in 2008 “Devon’s gonna kill me in 3 weeks if Neil sets this up”. Devon knew John wouldn’t be ready but he insisted and John wouldn’t want to let Neil down so the match happened. John had many matches and tournaments that year but a fresh trained Devon comes out of the bleachers and wins an unprepared John. Not taking anything away from Devon. It would’ve been a historic match if John was in good shape.
@KevinLuWX
3 жыл бұрын
@@QuietToproll John and Devon had a practice match in 2010. Where Devon gave John the advantage by letting him drive first. Despite that, Devon still bled John dry and would have likely resulted in 6-0 if that was a supermatch format. John did give more resistance than he did in this match though. John probably knew in 2008 that he had poor chances against Devon because he was #1 ranked and endurance was going to favor Devon in a supermatch format. John and Ron bath was pretty even matched in 2008, yet Devon tore through him like nothing. Dennis wasn't at his best in 2008, but still very strong regardless. Bzrenk's phenomenal performance performance at that event as whole showed that he was still very strong at the time.
@mrmanitoba
3 жыл бұрын
Someone explain to me, Devon is quiet here. I have only seen him super pumped and in his opponent's face. Was this a respect thing for John?
@mrmanitoba
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah buddy
@charliebacca8170
4 жыл бұрын
6'6" mesomorph freak, These guys r the muts nuts! BMF
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Times when u need low grip + supination through your pinky is when 1. When you face guys like Jerry cadorette who like to flop their wrist 2. When you try to hook in while other guy tries to low hand toproll u and try to peel your fingers from your pinky (in this case u can just high hand post toproll to attack his lowered fingers which is prob easier) 3. when u managed to toproll someone but it's hard to finish them so u need to hook them in.
@zytra218
5 жыл бұрын
In my opinion both in their absolute primes I think in a best of 5 Devon would win 3-1, he is just too big and has just as good counter moves and table iq as John, I say he is the best ever👐😬 absolute destruction
@jameshedges1662
5 жыл бұрын
Connor English John is almost is 50 or older I this
@lethargicastengah572
4 жыл бұрын
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@ricardolafou5921
4 жыл бұрын
John beat Devon when John was 50 and Devon was 40.
@KevinLuWX
3 жыл бұрын
No. Devon wins because of endurance.
@KevinLuWX
3 жыл бұрын
@@ricardolafou5921 John beat Devon shortly after his elbow surgery. Devon was so weak in 2015 he was even getting destroyed by middle weights in practice.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
And long hand is definitely an advantage in all case because now think of your wrist as a fulcrum and your hand as a lever, the longer the hand (lever) is from the wrist (fulcrum) your opponent's thumb will be placed on middle of your hand (closer to fulcrum) and not on tip of your hand (further away from fulcrum). Therefore, you won't feel your opponent as much when you have a long hand since they are closer to your fulcrum and can't apply much force.
@elafiladordelgranerodeenfr1945
7 жыл бұрын
john won in 2015 too against larrat
@Ayumaz
7 жыл бұрын
Devon wasn't fully recovered from his surgery
@l1l9url
7 жыл бұрын
Joe Hogan oh please Devon this Devon that. Wake up n realize John is better
@zmeirzmeir8166
7 жыл бұрын
El afilador del granero de enfrente devo beats him in 2009 ... 6-0
@kasparov9
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah John will always be better for fans, even when 90 he'l still be better.
@QuietToproll
4 жыл бұрын
John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured during this match. He said so in interview with Bowen in 2019.
@chutoparadinni5474
5 жыл бұрын
No one will EVER duplicate this Guy's Greatness!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@sobiataqi1810
4 жыл бұрын
John Brezenk AKA "THE G.O.A.T"
@luzerino1124
3 жыл бұрын
@@Dylan-pt1iv John was undefeated for 25 years... He is the goat of armwrestling. His prime days are over sadly.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
the reason why the pronator is so important is cuz that's the muscle used when you're trying to resist wrist cupping of your opponent (along with your thumb muscle) So if you're a toproller the worst thing that can happen is getting your palm face up. So to avoid getting into a hook you need strong pronator. Also, if you're a hooker then you also need pronator to rotate downwards into your opponent's arm through your pinky (through your tricep- in a case of toproll, through your bicep).
@SDSen
3 жыл бұрын
This was the handing over the crown moment, Brzenk realized he was up against someone just as technical as him but a bigger stronger version. Devon was injury free and v strong here no doubt but i don't think this Devon beats the Devon that beat Todd recently. Despite the change in style due to injuries. Todays version of Devon is beastly, i don't think this old version of Devon would hang with the E Europeans of today.
@trueneutral3092
2 жыл бұрын
I think that version of Devon beats the Devon that faced Todd, but loses to the version of Devon that is about to face Levan.
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
What I find really intimidating in a puller is not much the length of his hand but if he has thick wrist. My main technique is posting toproll /high hook so if a guy has a strong enough wrist to overcome my pronation and turn me inside then it's over for me. I try to jam low with my pinky without totally giving up my pronation in a defensive hook but can't last for long. That's why pronation is important for me.
@jessemartinez4064
7 жыл бұрын
John and Devon are both legends in my books
@mickclarke5741
3 жыл бұрын
The best I've ever seen larratt
@JeaustAW
8 жыл бұрын
Devon Larrat is the best, there is no doubt!
@TheTradesmanLU2001
8 жыл бұрын
Jeaust3516 John is getting old. He's beaten Larratt plenty. Can't stay on top forever
@nomi4645
8 жыл бұрын
Cyplenkov
@Boxerman801
8 жыл бұрын
Smulter are best
@alexb3805
7 жыл бұрын
Jeaust3516 lol john the best ever he is champion for 3 decades deovan is already 40years old n he is known for 4 years only so if you might 10 ur old boy
@UnboxingLab
6 жыл бұрын
ScottyC this video is old, check out the newer matches..
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Also, remember to wrap your hand around the bar as deeply as possible like Travis says use your hand to wrap around the bar not around the fingers.
@luzerino1124
6 жыл бұрын
It took them 25 years to beat John.. Keep that in mind ;)
@princessdesoloc4355
4 жыл бұрын
u mean 6 years get ur facts straight one cant stay on top forever each one has a timeline just stating a real and true fact
@QuietToproll
4 жыл бұрын
John beat dev in 99, 04, 06 and 2015. John was injured in 08. He said so in interview with Ryan Bowen in 2019.
@cruelleader4782
3 жыл бұрын
@@QuietToproll hell yeah
@ltrizzle12
3 жыл бұрын
You won’t find a bigger Devon fan than me. But the 10,000 lb. purple & green elephant in the room no one ever mentions is John had to finally be ~50 y/o & older before people started defeating him. Let that sink in. And don’t forget it.
@EthnHayabusa
2 жыл бұрын
Don't forgot that this was just Devon's hobby between tours in Afghanistan. John is the greatest, but full time Devon is different than part time Devon.
@adrianodwyer4227
8 жыл бұрын
Larrat used his full arsenal of techniques in those matches great to watch from a beginners view point
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
And again, to negate the difference the shorter handed guy will have to grip high on the longer handed guy, to get closer to the tip of the longer hand and thus further away from its fulcrum (wrist) to apply more force.
@farhatsam8529
4 жыл бұрын
If you don't beat Devon in the first second, you loose
@Lunarpollo5622
4 жыл бұрын
Denis Cyplenkov.
@farhatsam8529
4 жыл бұрын
@@Lunarpollo5622 only him
@Lunarpollo5622
4 жыл бұрын
Michael Todd
@wisewigga7129
4 жыл бұрын
@@Lunarpollo5622 lmao Devon in his prime would destroy denis, plus John destroyed denis months ago before the match and larrat won easily. Todd was pure cheating under the table its not even excuse its just facts
@cruelleader4782
3 жыл бұрын
@@wisewigga7129 lol prime devon beat denis? Nah prime denis was after 2010.and i believe who can conpete with denis just vitalu,levan,brzenk,pushkar
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
To prove this, try grabbing someone you can easily beat not by their hand but by their wrist, or just grip low on their hand. You'll find it's much harder to beat them cuz now you are grabbing closer to their fulcrum (elbow). Also, this is the reason why we curl our wrists in (whether we're toprolling or hooking) as much as possible because we shorten the distance between our hand and the fulcrum (elbow) so as to make it difficult for our opponent and easier for us to apply max force.
@piro4351
7 жыл бұрын
devons right wasnt in shape in 2015..here hes about 30 pounds heavier than now..
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Is there a particular technique or techniques the bigger handed guys are using against you that you're feeling uncomfortable dealing with? If so I might be able to compare each scenarios with my own experience pulling bigger handed guys and tell u what I think would be helpful. For me bigger handed, taller forearmed guys are definitely more difficult to toproll so I try to drop them down into a low hook.
@GrantWood.
4 жыл бұрын
Devon and his sister make a good couple.
@ScaramouchedaVinci
4 жыл бұрын
I've never seen David Larratt so concentrated and cool. That is the way to greatest success. You can influence a lot of positive things by concentrating on the right process.
@Johnwilkinsonofficial
4 жыл бұрын
the beginning of the second round so diesel how john stopped the toproll
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Also, straps is good for pullers with small hand but strong backpressure. John said hand size is an advantage and allows use of more techniques but it isn't everything about becoming a good armwrestler because if it was then cleve dean would have been undefeated. John said if other guy has strong backpressure then you can either try to match his backpressure in toproll vs toproll or try to force a hook by developing strong hand and wrist curl.
@marioreyesj.926
5 жыл бұрын
Devon Larrat 6 John Brzenk 0. My God. Dream ArmWrestling Champions! Devon - John. They are the best eternity.
@hellaclownin
4 жыл бұрын
People may not know this but John was not 100% here. He hurt his arm a few months prior to this but decided to take on the match for fans
@dyalikedags
3 жыл бұрын
John beat him twice after this... for the record
@backpressure123
12 жыл бұрын
Also if you have one of those dumbbells where you can put plates on either side, then I advise when doing bicep curls, put more weight on thumb side to train pronation and more weight on pinky side to train supination.
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