Road to the Games Ep. 18.05: Mat Fraser Vs. The World

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2018
  • In the months leading up to the CrossFit Games in 2014, Mat Fraser was holding down a desk job. From inside the four walls of his cubicle, he made a decision: “I don’t want this for my life. … I’m gonna make a run at this CrossFit thing.”
    That’s when he “just pushed all the chips in the middle of the table” and went for it.
    Now he’s a two-time champion pursuing legendary status in the Sport of Fitness.
    “Can anyone beat Mat Fraser?” producer Heber Cannon asks during behind-the-scenes interviews at Regionals.
    CrossFit Seminar Staff member Dave Lipson smiles mischievously and quotes Anthony Hopkins’ character in “The Edge”: “What one man can do, another man can do. I’m gonna kill the fuckin’ bear.”
    Dave Castro, Director of the CrossFit Games, has a simpler answer: “No.”
    The most important response to the question comes from Fraser himself.
    Tune in to find out what his mindset is heading into this year’s competition.
    Video by Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, and Marston Sawyers.
    The CrossFit Games -- (games.crossfit.com)
    The CrossFit Games® - The Sport of Fitness™
    The Fittest On Earth™
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ความคิดเห็น • 657

  • @casualarrogance
    @casualarrogance 5 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    “The Regionals went...ok...” haha yes Mat, you almost destroyed everyone else.

  • @rongrewal6946
    @rongrewal6946 5 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I just came from the gym and now I want to go back after watching this.

  • @rupzz
    @rupzz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +330

    21:22 "Im back motherf*ckers"

  • @aaronorrantia8263
    @aaronorrantia8263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Mat is one of those guys with the freak genetics who has that scary work ethic. It’s easy to say you’re gonna work as hard as him but in the moment you remember why it’s so hard. Mad respect to Mat. Truly a once in a lifetime athlete.

  • @probitionate
    @probitionate 5 ปีที่แล้ว +280

    1) "How do you beat Froning? Wait until he retires." 2) "How do you beat Fraser?" See 1.

    • @antonellarabbia97
      @antonellarabbia97 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sadly here we are

    • @austinmassengale5995
      @austinmassengale5995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@antonellarabbia97 like to see that someone else is sad and watching old videos lol

  • @k9leadstheway531
    @k9leadstheway531 5 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Ford truck, Guns and lifting weights.. MERICA!

    • @jefjef2222
      @jefjef2222 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      and tobacco chewing, plus wife in the kitchen!

    • @generosen999
      @generosen999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      João Fernandes haha 😆 yesss

    • @danielwinters8545
      @danielwinters8545 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Epic!

    • @MrBracci77
      @MrBracci77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fuck yeah!

  • @adlerchavez2180
    @adlerchavez2180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    I give that man props aside from being an incredible athlete, he is very humble demonstrated that when they asked him if he thought any of the rest of the crossfit athletes were at his level and he said yes and that worries him

  • @theayegerlehner7793
    @theayegerlehner7793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    "They have the same 24 hours a day that I have." humble Matt Frazier. He knows others are working to their best and he has to do the same.

  • @ObesetoBeast
    @ObesetoBeast 5 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    I thought the part where he talked about his attitude during competition is not exactly how he would like to be remembered. This was a fantastic episode

  • @ross5400
    @ross5400 5 ปีที่แล้ว +851

    ive found his secret! it's Sammy!

    • @II-le6wr
      @II-le6wr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Casper Ross more like Sammy’s food 😂😂

    • @frozenkilt
      @frozenkilt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      You are not wrong, sir. THAT is a good woman.

    • @Grace-ul7lm
      @Grace-ul7lm 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      behind every great man is a great women

    • @diaspo
      @diaspo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      She fills in all his holes

    • @razzakrajim9390
      @razzakrajim9390 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      If you get Sammy will you become fittest man on earth?

  • @liptongtr
    @liptongtr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I sit in a cubicle all day waiting for crossfit after work so I get it. Mat Fraser has my dream job.

  • @CyrilleQua
    @CyrilleQua 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Coming back there when he announced his retirement his insane thanks for everything u've done for the sport and the community and for inspiring a lot of people out there. #HWPO

  • @dramaathelete
    @dramaathelete 5 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Sammy is the real MVP

  • @charlieroberts4293
    @charlieroberts4293 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Best attitude to fitness out of all the Crossfit athletes in my opinion

  • @gatoulis666
    @gatoulis666 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This man is simply an inspiration to everyone!

  • @callyjosephine1118
    @callyjosephine1118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you to everyone who puts in the time and work to make these videos! They are awesome! 🙌🏽

  • @amkinceyful
    @amkinceyful 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Fraser makes me want to go work out. By far the best one yet.

  • @andrewdevine4350
    @andrewdevine4350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    So basically when his gf gets pregnant...he will quit

  • @bascal133
    @bascal133 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Lmaoooo he gets his own episode obviously 😁

  • @Tulumbatron
    @Tulumbatron 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    the best road to the games this year. very well put together

  • @ashleyzych5366
    @ashleyzych5366 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Sam and Matt’s relationship 😍😍 and the fact that he only did “okay” at regionals

  • @dylanboudreaux9916
    @dylanboudreaux9916 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Really gets you pumped. Huge Fraser fan. What a humble guy!

  • @patriciakuteesa
    @patriciakuteesa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    1:28 "He is human like the rest of us." Thank You Katrin.

  • @MrDaddyawn
    @MrDaddyawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Best quote: "I'm doing what I want."

  • @benmartin3180
    @benmartin3180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    His secret: Put a good dip in

  • @mko1748
    @mko1748 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a good guy. Good Luck Matt. And that is one beautiful barn. Glad you rescued it.

  • @MC__
    @MC__ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a glimpse into the mind of someone who wants to absolutely crush the competition and who has made up their mind that they're going to do it. Winning is a conscious decision. Good luck, Mat!

  • @puniopenetrante
    @puniopenetrante 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    - How do you beat Mat Fraser?
    - Cancel the Crossfit Games.

    • @phatzonki
      @phatzonki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well then theres nobody to beat

  • @USMCdad470
    @USMCdad470 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!!💪💪 Keep pushing Brother. You keep a lot of us motivated.

  • @granitetrades
    @granitetrades 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Castro was so pissed when he said "No" after they asked him if anyone could beat Fraser lol

  • @Sebastianhofer1989
    @Sebastianhofer1989 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Maaaaaaaan this episode is way too short..would've watched another hour easily. I like the aspect ratio, guys! Bringing that film look to a whole new level..

  • @theayegerlehner7793
    @theayegerlehner7793 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time for seeing a video of you and Sammy! What an awesome relationship you two have. Rootin' for you! God's blessings.

  • @markhamilton50
    @markhamilton50 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    How do you beat mat fraser?
    Wait until he retires, and also wait until the guy he trains retires.
    then eventually I will have a chance.

  • @VoscoAlrdich
    @VoscoAlrdich 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    The one we all wanted all summer
    Is finally here

  • @Vincent00745
    @Vincent00745 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best episode ever ! good job guys !

  • @thebrownfilmshow
    @thebrownfilmshow 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video as always. You forgot to add the credit sequence at the end, but great vid.

  • @kibuibutt1848
    @kibuibutt1848 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How can you dislike this guy; put in mad work and will be remembered as the (co)greatest CrossFit Athlete

  • @tonigrabe7208
    @tonigrabe7208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoever did this video...You did a great job. The Hype is real. Greetings from Germany :-)

  • @chopperhead2677
    @chopperhead2677 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The reason I think why Mat is so successful is he mentions how there isn’t a do over or he can do better the following week the Games comes once a year and he takes that shit seriously. Respect ✊🏽

  • @jonathanburton5193
    @jonathanburton5193 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely freaking awesome 😎 awesome 👏 awesomeness I’m gonna watch this so many times 👌

  • @eddietorres7635
    @eddietorres7635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Wait, so he let Sammie drive alone all the way from Vermont to Cookeville, TN alone while he flew??? SAMMIE IS THE REAL MVP YA'LL! GIVE HER THE MEDAL!!

    • @alexandracouret115
      @alexandracouret115 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Eddie Torres yes, thank you!!!!! I thought the same thing. What’s up with that? You have your lady drive all that way alone - and you fly???? Hmmm 🤔

    • @jtkjtk86
      @jtkjtk86 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I think he did it to avoid getting lethargic and Sammy probably took a lot of gear that couldn’t fit on the plane

    • @matthewmatte9902
      @matthewmatte9902 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Is he supposed to not train for several days? Not that hard to put it together that he needs to train every day and driving for 3/4 days doesn't work for his lifestyle/job

    • @fc7alibi
      @fc7alibi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They're a team. He's said so himself and that's why he's retiring. He doesn't want to put his "team" through that anymore.

  • @DockNewellJr
    @DockNewellJr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needed this motivation to get back in to woding! Thanks!

  • @mikaheinekenn
    @mikaheinekenn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It has been beautiful to see the way he talks about the whole support she has given him entirely. 💕💕💕

  • @georgioabimansour9185
    @georgioabimansour9185 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    We have a saying in the middle east that says : "وراء كلّ رَجُل عَظيم، ٱمرأة."
    And this saying means, that after every great man, there's a woman.
    It could be a mother, a wife...
    But in Fraser's case, it's Sammy.
    God bless them for the love they share.

  • @megustaq8
    @megustaq8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job with the aspect ratio fits perfectly for 18:9 phones 👍🏼

  • @gymnasticsqueen18
    @gymnasticsqueen18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love me some May Fraser 😍 can’t wait for the games this year.

    • @PatCFLabat
      @PatCFLabat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      May Fraser won't be at the games unfortunately

    • @ciandunphy7888
      @ciandunphy7888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who wouldn’t be excited😂

  • @jamescooper158
    @jamescooper158 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait for the games now!!

  • @TeamRICHEY
    @TeamRICHEY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +603

    Boss.

    • @harrydewsbery1182
      @harrydewsbery1182 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      TeamRichey can anyone beat Mat Fraser?

    • @dillonbouma2992
      @dillonbouma2992 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That hustle pennant @20:28 though

    • @rw7987
      @rw7987 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What would Mat Fraser do?

    • @samprice4191
      @samprice4191 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If athletes competing at the games say he’s unbeatable, they have no place being there.

    • @georgemonahan7284
      @georgemonahan7284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      the guy is an absolute beast!

  • @lotfiproteinclubmedea4995
    @lotfiproteinclubmedea4995 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    finnaly the final rod to the games

    • @diaspo
      @diaspo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      finnaly rod is bes rod

  • @jaoriprilj
    @jaoriprilj 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is he so humble? Damn, dude... He's the man.

  • @msjche
    @msjche 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HYPED to watch this! 💪👈

  • @jater10
    @jater10 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just another example of some dope editing by the CrossFit org.
    Mat Fraser is a man, but just built different.

  • @sdpower
    @sdpower 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I wonder why this videos never have subtitles...

  • @johnnylongshlong3677
    @johnnylongshlong3677 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hope you're a millionaire now man. I could tell back then you needed business guidance to build your brand. You deserve to be incredibly solvent.

  • @robynpullaro7223
    @robynpullaro7223 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are my favorite crossfitter and hero.your the best.

  • @ishmamfaiyaj6661
    @ishmamfaiyaj6661 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is truly a good person
    His eyes dont lie.

  • @Ben.Evans1994
    @Ben.Evans1994 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @autumnsharp425
    @autumnsharp425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This episode really shows Mat’s “non-competition” side. It makes him more relatable to the community/society but I’m waiting for him to be genuine in his journey before CrossFit.

  • @Naafun
    @Naafun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Matt. Absolute beast.

  • @jump312
    @jump312 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been waiting for this video for QUITE SOME TIME!

  • @claramo1266
    @claramo1266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    he’s got this year in the bag

  • @generosen999
    @generosen999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I don’t even like cross fit but I am a huge fan of Matt I love his dedication it gives me a Rush

  • @aguneyarmo7
    @aguneyarmo7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    is it the music, or editing or Mat himself the giving the goosebumps?

  • @MichaelTaphouse
    @MichaelTaphouse 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. He's a beast.

  • @juhakuosa719
    @juhakuosa719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Inspirational videos! Makes you wanna do exercise instantly after watching.
    Only thing that annoys is the sounds. Music comes too loud and cant hear speech some times.

  • @kevin.lima1
    @kevin.lima1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    that was awesome video when's the next one?

  • @mikeandridge9641
    @mikeandridge9641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I eat steaks and asparagus too....and have a great wife, but that's pretty much all I've got in common with the champ:)
    Thanks Heber, Mariah, and Marston!! Great video.

  • @avipriya82
    @avipriya82 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    SAMMY THE REAL MVP

  • @degreesofshining
    @degreesofshining 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next week baby! Go Time!

  • @ninakis39
    @ninakis39 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FINALLY GUYS OMG

  • @simonsalazar7113
    @simonsalazar7113 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias por esta serie de videos❤

    • @CrossFitGamesTV
      @CrossFitGamesTV  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ¡Gracias por mirarlo, Simón! Si te gustó esto, quisas te gusta este playlist del mejor de los Games del año pasado. th-cam.com/play/PLOUJdfGFdEe2x2x20nFXLvqywmskbtFmt.html

    • @simonsalazar7113
      @simonsalazar7113 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@CrossFitGamesTV Gracias, ese playlist esta muy bueno🤗

  • @HERO-fq2vt
    @HERO-fq2vt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    in 2020, Man CrossFit Games title is The competition of 2nd place.

  • @x.bobbybo
    @x.bobbybo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    'i came in under prepared' - 'it went okay' --- *wins 5/6 events at regionals.*

  • @krissyhughes6832
    @krissyhughes6832 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    awww... Sammy is the champion here :)

  • @DisDatK9
    @DisDatK9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I need to fill in my holes, he's filled in all of his holes."
    ;)

  • @almogashkenazi3039
    @almogashkenazi3039 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Finally!!!

  • @marius_krm
    @marius_krm 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    this guy is my spirit animal

  • @alanzhang3863
    @alanzhang3863 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Matty Fresh packing fat dingers @ 4:55 whats the tin of choice my guy

    • @kasparstrugar5280
      @kasparstrugar5280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so confused, what are you talking about ? (Chewing tabacco) ? Or you talking about the guns ?

    • @danielflood468
      @danielflood468 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alan Zhang hahaha I noticed that too

    • @myfeet14
      @myfeet14 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kaspar Strugar he’s talking about the Tabacco in his lip. He puts a lot of tobacco in his lip.

    • @JRKA
      @JRKA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Skoal peach!!!

  • @tanc416
    @tanc416 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    when his pistols are faster than your air squats *smh*

  • @hectorcortes1980
    @hectorcortes1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @albertoperdomo210
    @albertoperdomo210 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:27. Wow, Matt without beard... I never see that before. Jajajaja.

  • @NorthsideChamps16
    @NorthsideChamps16 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soon to be the 🐐 3 more titles and he's there.

  • @maggie90gal
    @maggie90gal 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!!!

  • @nicolasrentschler8284
    @nicolasrentschler8284 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He is so damn inspiring!

  • @boxingholland
    @boxingholland หลายเดือนก่อน

    Damn all this reflection without a coach is amazing!

  • @andyn2003super
    @andyn2003super 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Feeding The Frasers For The Win

  • @craigherbert25
    @craigherbert25 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve had 6 beers but pretty ready to go do a workout! Someone hold my beer 🍺

  • @II-le6wr
    @II-le6wr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    0:00 and I already love it 😍🏋🏻‍♀️

    • @phatzonki
      @phatzonki 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abbi Fox why would u love something that hasnt even started? I would like to be blind too 😍

  • @dogbonetc7623
    @dogbonetc7623 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Matt frasers a beast.

  • @barabooshark
    @barabooshark 5 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    Best Girlfriend Ever

    • @JRKA
      @JRKA 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      What else she got to do

    • @finn54123
      @finn54123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jehu huh?

  • @gabriellebelanger4953
    @gabriellebelanger4953 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What‘s the song playing at 18:29 ? It’s not in the credits/description box!!

  • @heleenh6307
    @heleenh6307 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahah him pushing against his bed's headboard because of his dream. This guy is devoted!

  • @nabilaalvarez7310
    @nabilaalvarez7310 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Legend.

  • @juniorbarahas7659
    @juniorbarahas7659 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "I'll tell u what... no" 😂

  • @Asymmetrical.athlete_
    @Asymmetrical.athlete_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best opening ever 😂😂😂 “I’m gonna kill the fucking bear!”

  • @rubenlaranjogonzalez2879
    @rubenlaranjogonzalez2879 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Being Spanish I find that "paella" hilarious lmao. XD

  • @RustyX94
    @RustyX94 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does Mat Fraser 'Dip' ?!
    Is THAT the secret to the Crossfit Games?!

  • @joelstephens22
    @joelstephens22 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy shit the hype is so real! I want to just go train now.

  • @aspast11
    @aspast11 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    What's the song playing from 18:25 until 19:45? Much appreciated!

    • @Dom-pj9ft
      @Dom-pj9ft 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Daradude sandstorm

    • @NemaSlobodnogJuzera
      @NemaSlobodnogJuzera 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      did you ever find out?

    • @eliascontreras1951
      @eliascontreras1951 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@NemaSlobodnogJuzeraright? Ive ben looking for it too

  • @adrianaibarra4302
    @adrianaibarra4302 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    FINALLYYYYYY