Poundstone was a total beast here. Outstanding. Giants Live should create a network; WWE style. Make all the previous GLs, WSMs and anything else they have the rights for available on demand and stream all the upcoming live events. Throw in some interview shows with current/retired strongmen, training footage and some sort of The Office style fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring Colin Bryce. Would be well worth $10 a month or whatever the charge.
Truly a testament to how amazing and well-rounded of a strongman Poundstone was at his peak. The fact he just narrowly missed out on winning the stones and get the clean sweep is a metaphore for his entire career. This and winning the first Fortissimus are his greatest accomplishments for me, and it makes me sad the “mainstream” crowd will only know him for coming in second against Mariusz that one time. I feel like with one or two different events, Poundstone would’ve made kindling out of Pudzianowski.
It's funny how I've seen Brian say no one's gonna catch him on an event only twice in his long career and despite him being great at these events, he then proceeded to be beaten ^^
Well it kind of makes sense. He was only just starting to come up in the sport at this point. So one of the biggest things he can bring is his WOW factor and create some interesting expectations for himself.
2009 Mohegan Sun was literally the Show only for Poundstone. He made his peak to be the magnum opus like Bill Kazmaier WSM 1980. Those 7000 crowd fans did not disappointed for the show
Derek Poundstone was an absolute beast and didn't fulfil his true potential IMHO. He could of been the best in the world for a long time had he carried on.
To be honest it’s still absolutely amazing to see Brian still have that drive in him. Having that drive is one thing but still being one of the best in the world after everything he has done is another. He just got second place at last WSM LOL I still think he can get the fifth it will be very hard for him but it’s not impossible
Agree! It's as if once someone has made an "impossible" lift, everyone else just goes ahead and does it because apparently it wasn't impossible. Slight hyperbole there, but there is that vid where the world record deadlift was broken 11 times in a few minutes and then there's Ivan Makarov's almost successful 505kg lift from last year. Dude was like an inch from clearing the hard part of the lift. Makes you think where the absolute limit of human ability actually lies.
Could you imagine if Pudz didn’t retire, Poundstone never fell to injury, Jenkins never passed away, and Ortmayer never turned to drugs. Would’ve made that era of strongman even more insane
‘08-‘10 Derrick Poundstone was a scary man. It’s a shame injuries derailed his strongman career. Definitely an uncrowned WSM, probably the strongest ever to never win the big one.
@@gabbeskillz6262 Mateusz might still. Though I'm beginning to doubt it. Just a couple of years ago he was the "amazing young guy", and now the entire field is pretty much those.
@@QueenToKingOfSpades people are still calling the guy "the future of strongman" despite being older than the previous two WSM winners. I want to see him do well but he's such an injury ridden mess I'm not too sure he's ever going to win a major international title.
@@gabbeskillz6262 I haven't heard anyone talk about Mateusz like that since his WUS win. He might be too far gone now to ever get back on top like he was when he took 2nd at WSM and the Arnold's.
It’s funny Brian would have probably eight titles right now if not for big Z in big C would have eight titles if not for Brian lol I don’t think we’re ever going to get a rival like that again these days because everyone’s just too good
The axel press was not a world record. A Giants Live record maybe, but not a world record. Big Z did a 200 kg axel press in the 2007 IFSA World Championships, which was more than a year and half before this.
They're both fixed axels with roughly same starting weight. The axel press world record was done at different starting heights after this, so the fact it was different before is irrelevant.
The contest wants to find the strongest men in the world, but I can't see enough representation in this contest. How do they know if they are the strongest men in the world with this small representation? I am sure that the world itself doesn't even aware of this competition. 😃
Because of the other competitions and events leading up to these competitions. Like the wsm competition, you have to qualify to be in it. So the guys you see in the main comps have beaten others and therefore qualified for the big comps. Although I've always said I'm sure there are others throughout the world who maybe can't afford to enter the comps because they don't have the money or can't afford to take time off work or whatever the case may be that could be stronger... I guess We'll never actually know for sure. But the guys you see in these comps are the strongest that have entered and worked their way to the top
You realize that strongman competitions have been around since 1977, right? This is only 13 years old. Either you're young, or you are a recent strongman fan. For us who have been following the sport for 30 years or more, this is still relatively new.
@@Danimal77 When someone puts a title like that then I expect it to be new, not that old. I'm by no means young and I am not an avid fan so part of your comment is correct but, what's your point? My point is, people need to learn how too properly title things!
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That Brian Shaw fellow looks like he can be a future champion
@@DizzyDrip4120 whoosh
Ya dont say x)
somethings telling me he might win 4 wsm xD
No , Brian never win anything :)
Brian Shaw?? I don't know, looks like a one time fluke, we'll never hear that name again.
THIS Derek Poundstone was an absolut unit 😮 Peak performance!
Poundstone was a total beast here. Outstanding. Giants Live should create a network; WWE style. Make all the previous GLs, WSMs and anything else they have the rights for available on demand and stream all the upcoming live events. Throw in some interview shows with current/retired strongmen, training footage and some sort of The Office style fly-on-the-wall documentary featuring Colin Bryce. Would be well worth $10 a month or whatever the charge.
Truly a testament to how amazing and well-rounded of a strongman Poundstone was at his peak. The fact he just narrowly missed out on winning the stones and get the clean sweep is a metaphore for his entire career. This and winning the first Fortissimus are his greatest accomplishments for me, and it makes me sad the “mainstream” crowd will only know him for coming in second against Mariusz that one time. I feel like with one or two different events, Poundstone would’ve made kindling out of Pudzianowski.
Fortissimus is one of my favorites too 💪🏾
Can’t believe Poundstone never won wsm
Poundstone was a great strongman. I loved watching these back in the day.
It's funny how I've seen Brian say no one's gonna catch him on an event only twice in his long career and despite him being great at these events, he then proceeded to be beaten ^^
I love how everyone has a show they’ve won below their name, but brian just has his weight and height haha. What an accomplishment!!
Its like alright we get it. He's 6'8
Well it kind of makes sense. He was only just starting to come up in the sport at this point. So one of the biggest things he can bring is his WOW factor and create some interesting expectations for himself.
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What a great show!!! Thanks for putting this full comp out!
Marine Mike
I love these giant live competitions
Wow!!!!!!!thankz.....so..much!!! ❤
Wow i can remember watching this, i wish they would televise this on UK tv again.....i know many people would watch 👍💪
Brian is one of a kind and still is
Ladies and gentlemen, this is what a man in full strength looks like. He's full of life.
Back in the days, Derek Poundstone was so dominant 💪💪💪💥
2009 Mohegan Sun was literally the Show only for Poundstone. He made his peak to be the magnum opus like Bill Kazmaier WSM 1980. Those 7000 crowd fans did not disappointed for the show
Travis was amazing...
Brian looks amazing now, he was so young here.
Great lineup. Almost as good as an Arnold show.
Derek Poundstone was an absolute beast and didn't fulfil his true potential IMHO. He could of been the best in the world for a long time had he carried on.
2009 dudes struggling timber carry with 800lbs. Mateusz did timber carry with 880lbs and walking uphill 35ft in just 7 sec 🤯 mind blowing
Mateusz was the exception tho
Kiels is not the norm though. Look at the latest Arnolds. Only two even made it up the ramp.
Word has it felix was only 84 back then
Only?
Mateusz Kieliszkowski is the only OTHER man to lift a log like that DP's power was nuts
what about big Z? he's less reps more weight i guess eh
@@vinconssier4224 yea DP and Mateusz are pure power. little movement. Z is power and Technique
has Felix ever actually aged?
No. He's all of our dad's
He's the Keanu of strongman hahaha
he was born 40yr old
@@viralviruz8694 🤣
Thank you for this!
To be honest it’s still absolutely amazing to see Brian still have that drive in him. Having that drive is one thing but still being one of the best in the world after everything he has done is another. He just got second place at last WSM LOL I still think he can get the fifth it will be very hard for him but it’s not impossible
not a chance, it's a shock and huge luck that he got 2nd.
@@maciejguzek3442 You don’t get lucky getting 2nd. It’s a huge luck you even have a life
I have never seen anyone win 5/6 events in a competition WOW!
Derek Poundstone career highlights: X2 Arnold Classic champ and X2 2nd place, X1 Fortissimus champ X1 2nd place, X1 WSM 2nd place.
Brian with hair?! What is this madness 😮
Also crazy to see the evolution of the sport. The best u80 athletes today could certainly move these weights.
Agree! It's as if once someone has made an "impossible" lift, everyone else just goes ahead and does it because apparently it wasn't impossible. Slight hyperbole there, but there is that vid where the world record deadlift was broken 11 times in a few minutes and then there's Ivan Makarov's almost successful 505kg lift from last year. Dude was like an inch from clearing the hard part of the lift. Makes you think where the absolute limit of human ability actually lies.
Travis was so entertaining
I just got stronger just watching this lol . Nice work doe fellas
@giants live strongman can you release the full britains strongest man 2020 & especially more full recent comps?.
Legend has it Terry is still carrying that stone
The thumbnail tho 😂😂😂😂
Amazing dominance from Derek on home turf and RIP benderoth 🇺🇸
amazing video 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Could you imagine if Pudz didn’t retire, Poundstone never fell to injury, Jenkins never passed away, and Ortmayer never turned to drugs. Would’ve made that era of strongman even more insane
De lujo, una pena que ESPNN no lo muestra más
Brian looks so young.
Johannes Årsjös apollons press from this comp is still the swedish national record.
‘08-‘10 Derrick Poundstone was a scary man. It’s a shame injuries derailed his strongman career. Definitely an uncrowned WSM, probably the strongest ever to never win the big one.
Derek Poundstone. Strongest man to never win WSM.
Mateusz.
@@gabbeskillz6262 Mateusz will win this year
@@gabbeskillz6262 Mateusz might still. Though I'm beginning to doubt it. Just a couple of years ago he was the "amazing young guy", and now the entire field is pretty much those.
@@QueenToKingOfSpades people are still calling the guy "the future of strongman" despite being older than the previous two WSM winners. I want to see him do well but he's such an injury ridden mess I'm not too sure he's ever going to win a major international title.
@@gabbeskillz6262 I haven't heard anyone talk about Mateusz like that since his WUS win. He might be too far gone now to ever get back on top like he was when he took 2nd at WSM and the Arnold's.
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Weird they had the axel and log in the same comp
LP Jean saved Shaw's life during that stone run.
Almost ended it first :D
It says this was in 2009 do they still do this in 2022?
Any footage of first UK Giants Live contest
Damn! Brian still having the same issues all these years. Thinking too much and taking too much time which eventually cost him.
*_GREAT 👏👏👏_*
Yes Derek deffo for sure should be up there at WSM
Cannot turn of undertitles??
Great
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Arsjo should be invited back if he still competes, I know he did in like 2016/17
Mark felix
Shaw looks funny with hair.
I tell you I was watching the clock I don't know what clock they use Brian had four seconds left
Why is Mr.Smith from the matrix the announcer haha
Less talk, more show
Hi, are you interested in translating the championships to Arabic?
It’s funny Brian would have probably eight titles right now if not for big Z in big C would have eight titles if not for Brian lol I don’t think we’re ever going to get a rival like that again these days because everyone’s just too good
Z would’ve had like 10+ if he never left WSM for IFSA and Pudz, Brian, and Thor didn’t exist
America used to fill arenas for strongman and now it half fills a bleacher at the Arnold classic, what changed ?
Baby Brian
Who knew Steve Slater is an Amish house builder?
Johannes "Arho" LMAO.
The axel press was not a world record. A Giants Live record maybe, but not a world record. Big Z did a 200 kg axel press in the 2007 IFSA World Championships, which was more than a year and half before this.
I believe big Zs record was on an axle bar and this is on an apollons axle
I believe the clean is at a different height.
They're both fixed axels with roughly same starting weight. The axel press world record was done at different starting heights after this, so the fact it was different before is irrelevant.
Ifsa and IMG didnt get along so they didnt recognize each others records
The contest wants to find the strongest men in the world, but I can't see enough representation in this contest. How do they know if they are the strongest men in the world with this small representation? I am sure that the world itself doesn't even aware of this competition. 😃
Because of the other competitions and events leading up to these competitions. Like the wsm competition, you have to qualify to be in it. So the guys you see in the main comps have beaten others and therefore qualified for the big comps. Although I've always said I'm sure there are others throughout the world who maybe can't afford to enter the comps because they don't have the money or can't afford to take time off work or whatever the case may be that could be stronger... I guess We'll never actually know for sure. But the guys you see in these comps are the strongest that have entered and worked their way to the top
I wish I had a muscular body like this
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*Mark Henry enters the chat*
He won the 2002 Arnold’s that’s it
@@CWPWWRESTLING that’s also like the only show he competed in lol. If he dedicated himself to strongman, I’m sure he’d have done well
URAAAAAAAA
Damn, this is an old 1
You realize that strongman competitions have been around since 1977, right? This is only 13 years old. Either you're young, or you are a recent strongman fan. For us who have been following the sport for 30 years or more, this is still relatively new.
@@Danimal77 When someone puts a title like that then I expect it to be new, not that old. I'm by no means young and I am not an avid fan so part of your comment is correct but, what's your point? My point is, people need to learn how too properly title things!
One word about Poundstone, “Juiceball”
They kind of look a little fat which is the crazy part
u gotta be heavy to compete in Strongman so yea
Imagine if hafthor owned giants live
Don’t think he’d do better. Not where he is now. Maybe when he gets older like Magnus Ver, but not right now.
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Wtf are these bots
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You just might need to increase your Lithium levels...
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