John Brzenk vs İrakli Zirakashvili - East vs West 6, Lightheavyweight Supermatch

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  • @AngryRoleplayer
    @AngryRoleplayer ปีที่แล้ว +2008

    The fact the John is still giving it all at his age is insane. Fighting dudes twice younger. Massive respect to John

    • @cmc2234
      @cmc2234 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      OH wow I'm sooo impressed. What about Todd Hutchings making easy work of Irakli just a few months ago? Todd isn't much younger than John and he didn't have to go around saying he would "destroy" Irakli!
      John is ranked 5th in LHW and can't defeat anyone above him in his own weight class and he thinks he can actually challenge Denis? Denis will humiliate him worse than Devon did and that was VERY bad.

    • @hemant1176
      @hemant1176 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cmc2234 shut up brah. He is old and irakli is elite.

    • @MrKooderna
      @MrKooderna ปีที่แล้ว +41

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 not through skill though, he won through attrition. That's your sign it's simply a difference of age. In the last two matches John was at press and win position for a VERY long time. In his prime John could of finished that. Great match, irskli deserved the win, but when you lose through attrition to a guy that is 34 years younger than you.. I mean, even he's not upset lol. Muscles age, they can't hold out for as long as they could when he was 30

    • @MrKooderna
      @MrKooderna ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@cmc2234 I've never seen so many made up things in my life. Nothing you said, is something John ever said. Disclaimer of you're reading his comment, John said nothing about any of this, it's purely made up by this random guy.

    • @Huell.isfuelled
      @Huell.isfuelled ปีที่แล้ว

      I can assure you. That wasent his all.

  • @winterfellwhall9934
    @winterfellwhall9934 ปีที่แล้ว +2000

    Finally, a match with no bullshit, no trash talking, no fucking with the referee, just pure vibes of clash of titans, vibes of great sportsmanship and vibes of two pros going all out. One of the best matches I've seen without a doubt. The suspense, the comeback, the power, the strategies, this is pure gold and one of the best examples of the sport.

    • @besoland
      @besoland ปีที่แล้ว +48

      Absolutely agree with this assessment!

    • @matadormax
      @matadormax ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Totally agree with you!

    • @mfs353
      @mfs353 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      "good" trash talk is what brings traffic and new set of eyes onto the sport Jr. understand that

    • @tuh774
      @tuh774 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Exactly. When you watch something like this you know you are watching absolute professionals. Great sportsmanship is what makes a sport. Without sportsmanship its a wild dogfight, not a sport. Also no going under the table aswell, truly great performance to watch.

    • @UnpopularTrueFact
      @UnpopularTrueFact ปีที่แล้ว

      You don't watch a lot of sports do you, like mma, ufc, wrestling, boxing etc
      Its exactly the things you mentioned that make these sports more entertaining, more hyped and honestly boosts the pay-per-view
      Many athletes trash talk, like to mess around, but they always have respect for each other after the match
      So quit your dumb fuckin whining and get with the program

  • @joseCalderon1976
    @joseCalderon1976 ปีที่แล้ว +1003

    59 years old, and John is still is strong AF against an elite 25yr old athlete! Absolutely AMAZING. He is absolutely the GOAT!

    • @lotaryguy12
      @lotaryguy12 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      An old hydraulic press is still a hydraulic press 💪 Amazing how he's still surprising everyone to this fucking day.

    • @wileecoyote5749
      @wileecoyote5749 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha Ha "Elite Athlete"

    • @lusmawanhartanto6238
      @lusmawanhartanto6238 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      too bad john is out of gas, if not i am sure john will win the match against irakli, amazing john can make irakli wrist bended, when todd says his wrist is strong and stiff as hell

    • @ngatak6852
      @ngatak6852 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@wileecoyote5749 yes, irakli is elite athlete

    • @neurotraumatized-thrall
      @neurotraumatized-thrall ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Zirakashvili can bench press over 500 lbs and still Brzenk almost beat him!

  • @onesnapandgone1720
    @onesnapandgone1720 ปีที่แล้ว +295

    Dude is 58 and someone's grandpa but still can go head to head to a young elite armwrestler is insane.

    • @tmhkwootnessy252
      @tmhkwootnessy252 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      i dont think age gap is as impressive in our sport, especially for the goat, if this was basketball or anything else, where you simply cant be at the top past 38-40. You can almost do arm wrestling your whole life at a high level. That's why this sport is so amazing.

    • @user-rd3gz9vb2o
      @user-rd3gz9vb2o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      на девона посмотри

    • @st3mor94
      @st3mor94 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@@user-rd3gz9vb2o devon is 10 years younger than jhon

  • @Mindereak
    @Mindereak ปีที่แล้ว +443

    Irakli stopping John's press and reversing was impressing af.

    • @wesd644
      @wesd644 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      And he intentionally fouled at the beginning everytime he got into a bad position BS rule

    • @Mindereak
      @Mindereak ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@wesd644 John could've done the same if he wanted to, rules are applied to both athletes and both are fine with them since they agreed with the match, it's not a valid excuse.

    • @newernewer
      @newernewer ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yannickcolot2319 Kyd would kill him

    • @kovidhagrawal1197
      @kovidhagrawal1197 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      John gassed out in that round

    • @James-kw1eu
      @James-kw1eu ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agree. That reverse by irakli at last round was super impressive. One of kind move 💪🏻

  • @YFun-ux5rs
    @YFun-ux5rs ปีที่แล้ว +508

    That fact that John was able to take control of Irakli’s hand and shut down the toproll of that caliber is scary.

    • @chris6789100
      @chris6789100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Still got beat

    • @YFun-ux5rs
      @YFun-ux5rs ปีที่แล้ว +42

      @@chris6789100 Not my point. I’m saying that John hasn’t lost his hand fresh for fresh against anyone in his weight class even at 58. Of course he has other weaknesses like his endurance so he does lose sometimes but it’s never easy (Ong and Irakli had to work hard for their wins).

    • @TwistedTransistor88
      @TwistedTransistor88 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@YFun-ux5rs biggest weakness is his shoulder.

    • @lex1216
      @lex1216 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@bobomonkey702 Right lol... Shyt I even think he gave it away lmbo

    • @billyshupe5239
      @billyshupe5239 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      John let him win 🤨

  • @suleymanbenazir9416
    @suleymanbenazir9416 ปีที่แล้ว +229

    Из-за таких как Джон пенсионный возраст постоянно повышают😆 Дай Бог ему здоровья и спортивного долголетия. Легенда.💪

    • @user-ph3zb8hl3v
      @user-ph3zb8hl3v ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Нет,это из за того что преступник и террорист у власти.

    • @suleymanbenazir9416
      @suleymanbenazir9416 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@user-ph3zb8hl3v жёстко ты про Зелю, конечно 😁

    • @MrVolodymer1
      @MrVolodymer1 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@suleymanbenazir9416 Шо Зеля шо Путя два петуха!

    • @suleymanbenazir9416
      @suleymanbenazir9416 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MrVolodymer1 тебе из курятника виднее, конечно😁

    • @user-rw4mx5vk7m
      @user-rw4mx5vk7m ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@user-ph3zb8hl3v Боже, дай разума укропам 🙏🤫

  • @derrick_david
    @derrick_david ปีที่แล้ว +209

    A million thank you's will not be sufficient. We are all grateful for John Brzenk to come out and entertain us all at 58. To be a champion you should be unique and this legend is for sure. He cannot be compared to anyone else. Alpha and the Omega of Arm Wrestling.
    Simply brilliant!

  • @annyan904
    @annyan904 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    Some people win hearts by winning and there are some people like john who wins people's heart even after loosing. At the age of 58 he is giving such toigh competition to top athletes like irakli. Hats of john sir. You are a legend. You don't need to win matches you have already won hearts of people.respect

    • @enzo.9558
      @enzo.9558 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      17:25 the difference of age

    • @annyan904
      @annyan904 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@enzo.9558 Yes absolutely also a with a ripped shoulder it was getting very difficult for john to press. Only with the hand and wrist john was able to put a stop to irakli.

    • @enzo.9558
      @enzo.9558 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@annyan904 the strength of John in his hand is incredible, he don't train with weights and open Irakli hand easy

    • @iamtheshadows4916
      @iamtheshadows4916 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enzo.9558 you mean wrist

    • @karuonline3294
      @karuonline3294 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@annyan904 ripped shoulder? i didn't know about this

  • @Shawn-eb9wo
    @Shawn-eb9wo ปีที่แล้ว +505

    John snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

    • @willh69
      @willh69 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      He's been watching too much 21st century sports

    • @dendobriy3684
      @dendobriy3684 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Very strange match...looks like John succumbed to his opponent...

    • @freud1025
      @freud1025 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah listen to this guy who probably knows more than the greatest armwrestler with greatest table IQ on the planet to ever live.

    • @vladimirgertner3960
      @vladimirgertner3960 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@freud1025 how about you listen to John. Go to the forth round and turn the volume up. John was holding Irakli asking him "do you want to go inside" and then turned to the press instead of toproll and lost the match. John wanted to beat Irakli inside and lost the match. He is a legend, he gets to play around and lose some matches if he wants to

    • @freud1025
      @freud1025 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@vladimirgertner3960 how about you see what a dumbass comment op has written. It's like John wanted to lose because he wanted to. tf is that?

  • @marshalllinker8904
    @marshalllinker8904 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    John isn't human!!! What a insane career I have so much respect for him absolutely incredible

  • @STHFGDBY
    @STHFGDBY ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I was so happy when John came out of retirement, the man is a legend.

  • @samsam2235
    @samsam2235 ปีที่แล้ว +139

    Love Irakli's humble attitude in the post match interview. Nice guy.

    • @lex1216
      @lex1216 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yea I think he next up... The future of the sport lol. I think John gave it to him maybe jus got tired lmbo

  • @mystictheninja1486
    @mystictheninja1486 ปีที่แล้ว +420

    I love how fast the matches started. Both guys were centered and not trying to scam the other. Real sportsmanship and respect. No bullshit, just clean and great arm wrestling.

    • @rainblue8005
      @rainblue8005 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      wish every match was like this

    • @thelegend420
      @thelegend420 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 jalopy

    • @aarongonzalez4458
      @aarongonzalez4458 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 under the table todd

    • @PatientZero1312
      @PatientZero1312 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 name this canadian pu55y by the name 😁 with le RAT around, he would have been crying to the judge like three times before even making a center

    • @lotaryguy12
      @lotaryguy12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol "not trying to scam the other" this is so fucking ignorant, yes they did try to get the advantage in the grip, and that's not "scamming" it's part of the competition, the fight starts at the setup, the stronger/better arm wrestler will get the better setup, you're not going to beat someone's setup if they are a better arm wrestler than you, so calling it a "scam" is moronic. They all fight for it, these 2 are just both the silent sneaky type, and they both figured they'd get the upper hand on each other. If one of them had a different way of fighting for the setup (E: A person with a long arm with lots of riser strength which specifically beats people's setups [AKA Devon]) that the other wasn't ready for, there would be necessary call outs to the ref.
      In this setup they were both in their comfortable positions, meaning John's comfortable position doesn't threaten Irakli's position, and vice versa, that's why the setups were quick. That's not what happens when it's between opponents with completely different arm measurements and completely different preferable setup positions.

  • @goldengoliath6106
    @goldengoliath6106 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    THIS is a match. Its amazing from both wrestlers. Insane to think John is 58 and just absolutely shredding still.

  • @user-zs6df2pw9y
    @user-zs6df2pw9y ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Джон легенда этого спорта!!! До сих пор конкурент для молодых.

    • @johnnytomson2901
      @johnnytomson2901 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@user-up7yh2wj8l пик Джона был когда он Цыпленкова выигрывал в 2014, а в 60 лет Джон сам говорил что ему сложно стало бороться

    • @user-ex3lm1lb8w
      @user-ex3lm1lb8w ปีที่แล้ว +1

      В последней битве логоть у иракли поднялся если присмотреться.

    • @user-cd7ut6dn5r
      @user-cd7ut6dn5r ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnnytomson2901 если бы не серьёзная травма позвоночника и плеча он бы до сих пор рвал тяжей, жал только травмы и время берут вверх над ним. Но он великий из-за него я полюбил этот спорт.

    • @Ros_Gross
      @Ros_Gross 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Полностью согласен со всем про Джона, скинуть ему б лет 10 хотя б , Ираклий даже не согласился бы с ним бороться, совсем разные классы!
      Из такого возраста еще Люпкеса уважаю , тоже дед будь здоров , проедет как на танке!

  • @TRUEPOWERofficial
    @TRUEPOWERofficial ปีที่แล้ว +68

    What a match 🔥
    Thanks Engin

    • @etyght
      @etyght ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, Engin is our a ray of light.

    • @aploopy3131
      @aploopy3131 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love ur channel bro

  • @minhhale
    @minhhale ปีที่แล้ว +341

    John's hubris got the better of him again. He held on to Ongarbaev for too long, and this time he posed against Irakli when he shouldn't have. Though I feel like at this stage in his career, winning doesn't matter as much as having fun and facing the young lions.

    • @dendobriy3684
      @dendobriy3684 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Very strange match...looks like John succumbed to his opponent...

    • @koolburn5218
      @koolburn5218 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      If you really mean "hubris" meaning arrogance, I disagree. John was waiting for good position to move in for the pin. He was struggling the whole match and in no way did I see he was arrogant. Even when he got position a few times he couldn't finish. John knows when to go for the pin, he's patient and calculating, that's why he did as well as this beast of Irakli. If he were like any other arrogant arm wrestler, this match wouldn't have been as good. What failed John was his own stamina.

    • @mickeysymbiose
      @mickeysymbiose ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@koolburn5218 Exactly, John said he was seeing stars and was about to faint. Amazing that he can still keep up to these guys, like truly.

    • @hemmydall
      @hemmydall ปีที่แล้ว +1

      John had to wait for position. His shoulder isn't strong enough anymore to really commit through Irakli until he's gassed or in a really compromised position.

    • @jking0.o121
      @jking0.o121 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I disagree on John's "hubris getting the better of him". Irakli was just too much for him. It was basically dead even.

  • @jfro5867
    @jfro5867 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Terrific match. No BS, respect from both athletes to one another. One of the best matches I’ve seen.

  • @joshmatthewson7154
    @joshmatthewson7154 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The combination of the greatness of the match combined with the commentary of Bagent made this video complete heaven

  • @Edwin.lindberg
    @Edwin.lindberg ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Such a great match, you can hear in Iraklis scream how much this meant for him, well deserved!

  • @Guwahati_rocks
    @Guwahati_rocks ปีที่แล้ว +102

    58 years and still this kind of dominance in this elite level tournament is itself the biggest achievement one can ever have !!
    Kudos to the young fighter Irakli and huge respect to the GOAT 💪👍

    • @BE_MOTIVATION_WORKOUT
      @BE_MOTIVATION_WORKOUT ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427
      elbow foul lol

    • @quiet216
      @quiet216 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 you’re everywhere in the comments just being that mosquito. We get it you don’t like John. You’re poking at everyone complimenting John.

    • @blitz7514
      @blitz7514 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@quiet216 he did the same thing about devon and then was oddly real silent when prudnik got slammed, he's just a troll 🤣

    • @JohnRock14
      @JohnRock14 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 pathetic 🤡🤡

  • @user-fr8tk2lk2z
    @user-fr8tk2lk2z ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Джон легенда он не победим он просто молодым дает шанс! Он всё равно внутри себя 🏆

  • @siddharthpandey3783
    @siddharthpandey3783 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    There will never be another John Brzenk !!! The greatest arm wrestler of All time,The GOAT and The Legend of Legends!!! That man is unbelievable!!!

    • @desalehs9443
      @desalehs9443 ปีที่แล้ว

      🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

  • @honigkuchenpferd
    @honigkuchenpferd ปีที่แล้ว +91

    58 jahre alt und immernoch auf Augenhöhe mit den stärksten Athleten dieser Welt. Einfach unfassbar der Mann! Der Grösste aller Zeiten!!!

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Für mich einer der spannendsten Matches überhaupt. Wüsste nicht, wann ich Mal so mitgefiebert habe wie bei diesem hier. 🤯

    • @honigkuchenpferd
      @honigkuchenpferd ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @ ich fiebere bei jedem match mit. 💯 % addicted 😄

    • @thirgendwas1618
      @thirgendwas1618 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Das sehe ich auch so! Schade, das er verloren hat.

    • @rickderico356
      @rickderico356 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ich möchte mit 58 auch solche Oberarme haben wie Brzenk

  • @AlexQQable
    @AlexQQable ปีที่แล้ว +405

    Я в шоке, Джон почти забрал матч у пикового, молодого бойца, дед лютый просто!

    • @user-sy4hf5vx2h
      @user-sy4hf5vx2h ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Этого старика Джона Брзенка так просто не взять☝

    • @ne_poli_na5776
      @ne_poli_na5776 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Иракли пиковый? 😂 Ему 25 лет ему до пика ещё пахать

    • @georgepoly4842
      @georgepoly4842 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ne_poli_na5776 well if he gets heavier yeah. But at this weight class he’s about as high level as it gets right now. He’s certainly closer to his prime than 58 year old brzenk out of retirement lmao

    • @dendobriy3684
      @dendobriy3684 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      Странный матч...Джон просто поддался Ираклию в 4м раунде, ему ничего не стоили прижать руку грузина к подушке, но он отпустил её...

    • @ne_poli_na5776
      @ne_poli_na5776 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgepoly4842 ничего не понял

  • @kokoBuSiLiCa
    @kokoBuSiLiCa ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is one of the best arm-wrestling matches we've witnessed recently. What an absolute fight in the last 2 rounds, it could've ended both ways. A great match between great and respectful athletes, looking forward to more of this in 2023.

  • @paulreynolds814
    @paulreynolds814 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great match. Thank you, Engin, for always bringing great matches.

  • @amirsharoni
    @amirsharoni ปีที่แล้ว +189

    an age 25 world champion, could hardely breath after struggling winning 3-2 againts 58 year old (more than twice his age) with shoulder injury John the g.o.a.t says it all, and what a guy john is, allways great sportmenship, nothing but deep respect to you John.

    • @Salm86549
      @Salm86549 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well well well said bro....

    • @smallfringeminority6499
      @smallfringeminority6499 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just think if John was 10 years younger

    • @amirsharoni
      @amirsharoni ปีที่แล้ว

      @@smallfringeminority6499 or if he trained in a gym, he would be a monster

    • @smallfringeminority6499
      @smallfringeminority6499 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@amirsharoni ya John is a genetic beast. He was basically unbeatable in his prime. And definitely would have handled this guy no problem

  • @aleksandrgalvins8441
    @aleksandrgalvins8441 ปีที่แล้ว +118

    Зная как силён Иракли, Джон в таком возросте..... просто невероятный силачь!

    • @Lastvvill
      @Lastvvill ปีที่แล้ว +1

      О чем речь если Джон дважды Цыпленкова выигрывал

    • @user-zk4ch9kj8e
      @user-zk4ch9kj8e ปีที่แล้ว +1

      брезник будто поддался

    • @Lastvvill
      @Lastvvill ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@user-zk4ch9kj8e не думаю, просто возраст берет свое, случись эта заруба лет на 5 раньше, брзенк не заметил бы его

  • @ikki4003
    @ikki4003 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is legitimately what it called as Supermatch... You can see how intense the fights by the entire rounds especially the last one...
    Congrats to Irakli,
    Goat for John....

  • @2bmade-projects594
    @2bmade-projects594 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow that was unexpected. Fantastic match! So much respect out there during and after the match, it was truly awesome!

  • @alexbluez7632
    @alexbluez7632 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    so happy for Irakli for this win, the amount of respect he has for John is very heartwarming!

  • @CyrusP.
    @CyrusP. ปีที่แล้ว +79

    4:50 John's scream as he took the hand, sent shivers down my spine

    • @foogentog
      @foogentog ปีที่แล้ว +30

      And then the elbow foul on purpose because he knew he was about to be pinned. You could see John shake his head like come on man, don’t pull that crap.

  • @grischnach2556
    @grischnach2556 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolute respect to both of them. Both put their heart on the table and it was beautiful to watch.

  • @namedeleted5329
    @namedeleted5329 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, what a great match. Pure sportsmanship, respect and passion. So rare nowadays, but so beautiful...

  • @troytueller9992
    @troytueller9992 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    What a MARVELOUS match! And to think it wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for you Engin! Thank you!

  • @Jacknox
    @Jacknox ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Amazing match, I've been a huge fan of John's for many years. Irakli looked too strong going into this match, but John again proved why he's the greatest. Irakli earned everyone's respect, and proved he'll be in the mix for a long time. Great sportsmanship and clear respect between the two competitors, what a show!

  • @MegaCain16
    @MegaCain16 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    the last round was a masterpiece congrats to both athletes

  • @user-bl9kk4ry7f
    @user-bl9kk4ry7f ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Real warriors this dudes. Amazing battle, so much joy. Respect

  • @sahildhingla
    @sahildhingla ปีที่แล้ว +166

    4:50 Goosebumps moment as John gains hand control

    • @foogentog
      @foogentog ปีที่แล้ว +38

      And then his opponent purposely lifts his elbow to get a foul instead of being pinned. Should have been a point for John.

    • @valiantwarrior1988
      @valiantwarrior1988 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For reals, he was ready for the pin! Truly incredible

    • @rileyneufeld7001
      @rileyneufeld7001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sadly the WAF rules system rears it's ugly head. Why engin continues to use WAF rules when it's not held nearly as highly as it used to be is beyond me. The days of WAF champions being the best arm wrestlers is nearing its end. Yet organizations continue using a tournament rules set in a supermatch format! That said you can't blame irakli for taking advantage of the rules given to get the win.

    • @cwatson42785
      @cwatson42785 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​​​@@rileyneufeld7001 Edited* I had a brainfart and was thinking you meant WAL...Im too high lol. My bad!....* Um what?? In WAF they had running fouls and if you had a running foul in a losing position the match doesn't stop. Im convinced you have no idea what you're talking about!! They need WAF rules where *Running* fouls means the match doesn't get automatically stopped like this BS garbage, cheating rule set. So in WAF if you get a running foul, like if this chump elbow fouls intentionally when he knows he's in trouble the match keeps going and for him to get a restart he would've needed to pin John to just get a restart. Go watch Devons video where he talks about how they need to adopt the running foul system of WAF which makes the most sense and is most fair. He explained the differences a little better than I can lol.

  • @zdravkokwstadinov7472
    @zdravkokwstadinov7472 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    When was 2-1 for John we all thought is over but wow what a comeback form irakli. Best match for the event and for irakli 💪💪💪🔥🔥🔥

  • @starlitshadows
    @starlitshadows ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This match really could have gone either way. Both opponents looked strong here. One of the better matches I've seen lately. Really hope their is a rematch I think it will be extremely entertaining to watch these two go at it again.

  • @Noah-jy8wb
    @Noah-jy8wb ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so fkn beautiful to watch..thank you so much!!

  • @mikesharon2177
    @mikesharon2177 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    A loss doesn't hurt the GOATS 🐐 legacy just adds to it reassuring that nobody will EVER be as dominant and more active than this man at damn near 60yrs old!! And to hang with the likes of Ongrabaev & Irakli while pulling Ongrabaev sick and dominating Ongrabaev with ease that first pull makes us wish we could get a healthier John in a rematch and to come down to the last round in this match is absolutely mind boggling!!! Big ups and respect to this true "Once In a Life Time" Athlete 💪 💥
    Edit-He just built different kinda like cars used to be built tough with all steel today everything is plug into computer plastic and weak!! To see someone who's been on top level for all these decades pulling more than anyone at 58yrs old is absolutely insane just let it sink in;)

    • @FuneralProcession
      @FuneralProcession ปีที่แล้ว

      Richard Lupkes

    • @BaconIsNotBiceps
      @BaconIsNotBiceps ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Being that I'll turn 60 myself in March I can tell you that it sure as hell doesn't get easier, but working consistently for years helps a lot. I've trained for over 45 years and know how it feels to stay fit. John is, without a doubt, the GOAT competing at the top level. Amazing.

  • @DVTREALMAN150
    @DVTREALMAN150 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Uncle Engin, hats of to you for another awesome event. Thank you.

  • @whiteknucklemtb7511
    @whiteknucklemtb7511 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pure of pure arm wrestling! This is the way to represent this sport!! No drama, cheating or hitting your opponent with a beer can! Amazing match and respect!!

  • @ontheroadwithbrian7290
    @ontheroadwithbrian7290 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching John Brzenk is amazing. You can always tell how much he loves the sport with his whole heart.

  • @carpenterjim7906
    @carpenterjim7906 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Not to take away anything from anyone, it was an amazing match, but I hate seeing people intentionally lift their elbows in order to escape a lost battle. I feel like the two elbow lifts saved Irakli from two potential pins. Great war though, it was an awesome match! (I know these are the rules, nevertheless, I don't like it)

    • @john5389
      @john5389 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Absolutely correct. John knew that first match.

    • @cratos900
      @cratos900 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 Biased to the bone Americans dont see that stuff with those hypocrite eyes of theirs lol...

    • @khamosh19
      @khamosh19 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dsvon does worse than this

  • @KevinLuWX
    @KevinLuWX ปีที่แล้ว +66

    That's some insane bicep strength from Irakli to hold off John's press like that.

    • @LB-sh7qt
      @LB-sh7qt ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Right? If John couldn't press him one inch from the pad I don't know what hope many other arm wrestlers have of pressing him.

    • @yohohoho8412
      @yohohoho8412 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah he almost shit himself try to fight Grandpa John. Todd Hutchings schooled him

    • @LB-sh7qt
      @LB-sh7qt ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@yohohoho8412 We both know he would beat Todd now. And grandpa John destroyed Cory West who’s 200kg heavyweight.

    • @diliosspartanetz7588
      @diliosspartanetz7588 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      insane wrist strength, that must have painful

    • @cmc2234
      @cmc2234 ปีที่แล้ว

      His shoulder press aint all that. I mean, Todd Hutchings put Irakli down easy with straight side pressure.

  • @ForWork-np9lj
    @ForWork-np9lj ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ohh man. That's some no bullshit, hardcore arm wrestling. You can see the look in Irakli when the tables changed. And Mr.John playing with experience. Damn that was fire.

  • @TheKaneECO
    @TheKaneECO ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING to watch! Some of the best arm wrestling I've seen. No BS, no dumb fouling, just perfect.

  • @kucinematography5271
    @kucinematography5271 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    You can tell John was dominant. Should John's health be on par, John would finish this match in a goatly fashion. Impressive for John seeing his wrist control, strength, and power. Congrats to both.

    • @DoctorHomunculous
      @DoctorHomunculous ปีที่แล้ว +3

      dominant in the hand but iraklis side pressure was more dominant

  • @CRUSADERIUS
    @CRUSADERIUS ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Джон, как хороший коньяк, с возрастом только лучше. Несмотря на итоговый счет, победа здесь за ним. Величайший армрестлер💪

    • @remashelegia7952
      @remashelegia7952 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oo yes🤩

    • @user-yg5wr3xo7r
      @user-yg5wr3xo7r ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Вино)

    • @dendobriy3684
      @dendobriy3684 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Странный матч...Джон просто поддался Ираклию в 4м раунде, ему ничего не стоили прижать руку грузина к подушке, но он отпустил её...

    • @sssr-ivan-kz
      @sssr-ivan-kz ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@dendobriy3684 Джов видимо осторожничал чтоб не получить травму ведь через месяц борьба с Денисом а это куда важнее для него.... Он просто понял что может и с довольной улыбкой отдал партию😁👍

    • @dendobriy3684
      @dendobriy3684 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@sssr-ivan-kz ну странно это... всё таки они спортсмены, хотят победить, для этого и пашут на тренировках...и отдавать когда уже практически выиграл, нелогично совсем...

  • @edwardweiszbeck1649
    @edwardweiszbeck1649 ปีที่แล้ว

    Engin you're the perfect guy to be a promoter because of your knowledge and enthusiasm for arm wrestling. Top notch match ups sir. This battle with John and Irakli, is so far my favorite match and battle that I've enjoyed watching since getting interested in and following armwrestling. Both these athletes are straight up fair fighters, neither ever going for an advantage in the set up with bent wrists or what have you. Both these gentlemen sportsmen are interested in starting in a fair fight and then seeing who is the better man and will fight it out fair right to the end. And each man congratulating each other after each round battle. Was so good to see the respect they have for each other. No badmouthing or whining at all. When John finally retires for good one day, Irakli is the perfect sportsman to continue in John's footsteps to be a great and likeable representative of this great sport of armwrestling. He is my choice to be the GOAT pound for pound. I say this tho, absolutely recognizing that Levan is the Titan and King of armwrestling, likely not ever to be beaten save for maybe a freak Denis coming back. Once that match happens it will be set in stone. Engin that match up will be HUGE. Thanks again to you and Larry for taking armwrestling to a new level by using the this internet technology.

  • @wikki11
    @wikki11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was awesome, and I loved how emotional touched irakli was winning against his idol, that was a special one for him.

  • @outermarker5801
    @outermarker5801 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The kind of loss a man pushing 60 can be proud of, and a young man can treasure.
    Win/Win - GREAT match

  • @user-ot5kj3fu2q
    @user-ot5kj3fu2q ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Но не ожидал, что Джон, так силен в свои годы✊💪

  • @arifabd
    @arifabd ปีที่แล้ว +30

    John was literally feeling his heart after that first pull. The man is 59 years old, and his Cardio must have been great. Yet, he might have just felt some pressure on his heart.

    • @karuonline3294
      @karuonline3294 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      John's endurance is awful.. especially after Covid..also Irakli is phenomenal:)

  • @user-lo8jf9dv6p
    @user-lo8jf9dv6p ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Какой же Джон мощный в свои года,это феноменально!Дать такой бой Иракли,это круто!

  • @phiko946
    @phiko946 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So much respect between these two amazing athletes. Just so fun to see.

  • @willh69
    @willh69 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Tactical dominance by John but he gives a young Lion a chance to prove his heart
    Phenomenal match congrats Irakli and what an outstanding Champion John

    • @rabbitshady499
      @rabbitshady499 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@youtubecensoringcomments7427 he didn't. He lost for lack of stamina he couldn't hold long enough, that's why he tried to finish it with the press prematurely, he knew he should bleed irakli more but he couldn't, he was too tired, at 58 yo, that's expected to happen, but John is still the goat.

  • @harshitnirwan
    @harshitnirwan หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it was soo nice to see irakli admiring the john at the end. John obviously deserves the respect.

  • @0kewl
    @0kewl ปีที่แล้ว +20

    John is a legend and I was rooting for him, but my god Irakli not giving up is just inspiring. The heart needed to reverse that press in the last round is just fucking insane. Kudos to him, one of the greatest matches I've ever seen. I'm glad John didn't stay home.

  • @TerrellSpivey
    @TerrellSpivey ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Wow Wow Wow! What a match! Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! Absolutely insane how the 58 year old GOAT had the 25 year old star wore out like that! Irakli's humility is commendable tho! This is going down in the books for sure!

  • @Auut917
    @Auut917 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Phenomenal match , John is truly something special unbelievable! Congrats to Irakli

  • @alexhill9423
    @alexhill9423 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    John is a real inspiration. Whatever you aspire to achieve, john is the embodiment that of hard work

  • @MilGrip76
    @MilGrip76 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is some true class shown by this younger man. John was close to dominating this, but time respects no man! Congrats Irakli!

  • @rajithaww
    @rajithaww ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Match of the night 💯 Thank you John 🇺🇸 Thank you Iralki 🇬🇪 💪😊

  • @dron788
    @dron788 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Очуметь, какой бой!
    Я просто счастлив, что увидел этот матч. Какой накал страстей, переход преимущества от одного к другому рукаборцу, такое уважение друг к другу! Короче всё как я люблю! ))
    Спс Джон, спс Ираклий и поздравляю с волевой победой. Оч зрелищно и волнительно.
    Уфффффф.
    Всё!
    Всем мира и добра.

    • @etyght
      @etyght ปีที่แล้ว

      Да

    • @redtab8334
      @redtab8334 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dostoini komentar

    • @user-ew7dl7tx2u
      @user-ew7dl7tx2u ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Если Джон залез в трецепс,его нереально от туда вытянуть.это 100 пудов слив не знаю по какой причине.не шаришь

    • @dron788
      @dron788 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ew7dl7tx2u Ну не знаешь, значит и молчи!
      Шарящий ты наш. ))

    • @etyght
      @etyght ปีที่แล้ว

      @@user-ew7dl7tx2u да, тоже очень странным показалась эта ситуация.

  • @jonathanwise47
    @jonathanwise47 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing match and even more amazing sportsmanship.

  • @striker-mcgurk
    @striker-mcgurk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was truely epic! Thanks a lot

  • @ApothecaryTerry
    @ApothecaryTerry ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This was a masterclass. Irakli's age gave him the edge, John was able to adapt to everything he did so I'm sure Irakli will have learned from that. Overall, there may be better wars and crazier matches to watch out there (recent Arm Wars matches come to mind) but this is possibly the best overall example of the sport I can think of, certainly in recent years.
    Not only was the match great, but the refereeing, the filming, the organisation, as good as it gets. Even the timing of release I think - late enough that everyone knew the result so the PPV absolutely keeps its value, but soon enough that focus hasn't switched to the next event yet. Well done Engin.

  • @ibuk4309
    @ibuk4309 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Just watched this again and gotta say although Irakli did a fantastic job without those 2 intentional fouls it would have been a different outcome ,intentionally lifting your elbow because you are losing should count as a professional foul and a loss!!

    • @elliotrose8836
      @elliotrose8836 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I agree... this should be about strength and technique, so if a person feels the need to intentionally foul in order to win because they are losing at those two fundamentals then they should lose the round by default.

    • @Vatsuggggg
      @Vatsuggggg ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah that fucking sucks to even being accepted

    • @holdensagan
      @holdensagan ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I was shocked and confused those weren't considered fouls.

    • @LeahRobb
      @LeahRobb ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think a restart may still be necessary in the case of not always being able to determine intent, but the restart should be in a losing position somehow... just like a free kick is favouring the side that was fouled.

    • @johnw7084
      @johnw7084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@LeahRobb No there was several intentional fouls from Irakil because he was trapped and about to lose they should have been loses actually. If they hadn't stopped it John would have won without a doubt that kind of happened to Chaffee as well but not as much but I guess it is part of the game though it's was a great match.

  • @alex95gko
    @alex95gko ปีที่แล้ว

    guys.... just RESPECT ! you are both absolutely incredible

  • @10n0
    @10n0 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of my favorite matches for sure. Two dudes with tons of strength and respect for each other. Seeing them totally forget about the win / lose and just appreciating the insane match they shared after the final round makes me smile.

  • @joeltownsend7228
    @joeltownsend7228 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is easily one of the best matches ive seen.. Intense all the way till the end. Amazing!

  • @midnightvanisher
    @midnightvanisher ปีที่แล้ว +3

    this has to be one of the most fun matches I've watched in a while, especially live.

  • @beardedonetech
    @beardedonetech ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Irakli continues to impress me. He pushes through what other arm wrestlers would never even think of. Plenty of raw power by that young man. This was an awesome match!

    • @snorlax9258
      @snorlax9258 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      come on hes only 25 yrs old in prime 😂 .
      imagine john in hes 20s 😁

    • @beardedonetech
      @beardedonetech ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snorlax9258 No yeah I agree with you, but John has nothing to prove. He’s already done a lot in the sport.

  • @CriticArtist
    @CriticArtist ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had to come back and watch this amazing match. How close was the pin on John's final PTW.. Congrats to Irakli. Outstanding performance warriors 💪

  • @gfresh353
    @gfresh353 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Outstanding match! Phenomenal performance by John who’s 60 friggin years old! Irakli won with his youthful stamina. Great job by both men. Fun and exciting! And one more thing, I’m humbled by the enormous effort and dedication of these fighters. It’s a privilege to watch. 🙏🏻

  • @doubleohhhhseven
    @doubleohhhhseven ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an INCREDIBLE match from these two! Irakli, you took my hero down tonight, but what a fantastic fight from the two of you! John, I love that you're still in it with the best. You're incredible.

  • @fiddlinjazz
    @fiddlinjazz ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Both guys are winners. Love to see that good sportsman conduct

  • @inhoum6475
    @inhoum6475 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    what a great match, that last round was insane and one of the best rounds ever in armwrestling history

  • @toddgaines9446
    @toddgaines9446 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Of course, John has nothing else to prove in this sport. What a fantastic match to watch. Respect to both of you gentlemen.

  • @BroncoBillyAW
    @BroncoBillyAW ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible matches! Much respect to both athletes!

  • @erikjoven2388
    @erikjoven2388 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It feels like there needs to be a rule change. The intentional fouling as a "bale out" just seems odd. It doesn't feel "strategic" - it feels like it's "im losing i need to restart". But if you've gotten to the point where you need to foul so that the round can re-start, then you've lost. In round 1 there John did everything right and finally took Irakli's hand and would have won from there in that round. If you are in a losing position - and intentionally foul - it should be a loss. That is a bad rule.

  • @tuh774
    @tuh774 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Holy. Irakli won but that hand and wrist is gonna bloody hurt next few weeks. What a match!

  • @dzeno7370
    @dzeno7370 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    best match on EvW so far, thank you Engin for promoting the sport.

    • @iamtheshadows4916
      @iamtheshadows4916 ปีที่แล้ว

      Strašan mec nema ovaj john je najbolji ikad bez rasprave

  • @ob1kendobe
    @ob1kendobe ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That fifth round was insane!

  • @ghostsofVTurbexSkysthelimitvid
    @ghostsofVTurbexSkysthelimitvid 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this was an amazing match, enjoyed it!! Both put on a great showing, Brzenk is timeless :)

  • @osmangazi-313
    @osmangazi-313 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    wow man john is still on another level!.... Still is crazy how he is still solid at the wrist!!

  • @freespark2751
    @freespark2751 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Greatest match of arm wrestling I've ever seen. John is the goat no doubt🔥♥️

  • @vampxj220
    @vampxj220 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love how much this means to Irakli, the respect is real

  • @bull1890
    @bull1890 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was an unbelievable match to watch, Irakli handled himself like a straight man. Wrestling against the GOAT John Brzenk you want to leave everything you have on the table, so in years to come you'll never have to question what if. John you are an inspiration for a lot of men. ENGIN YOU ARE STRAIGHT GANGSTA FOR GIFTING US WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO WATCH THIS. Many thanks from Australia.

  • @achikuprashvili9100
    @achikuprashvili9100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I`m so happy that Irakli won that match against such legend as John is. Big hello from Georgia

  • @danielnitoi7079
    @danielnitoi7079 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This is absolutely fantastic match!!!! John coud've won, it was sooo close. Irakli surprised everybody with his pressing ability, especially John...

  • @Baseman0727
    @Baseman0727 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Impressive John. That’s why you continue to be a forever legend.

  • @Brandon-bl8ko
    @Brandon-bl8ko ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow incredible battle, well deserved win to Irakli was such a good match to see.

  • @hanes_cymru_
    @hanes_cymru_ ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Really great match! John showing why he's called the GOAT! RESPECT TO BOTH GUYS! SUPER STRONG!