Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt vs Heavyweight Legend (roll Narration)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2021
  • In this video I narrated my roll with Heavyweight Legend Arm wrestler Devon Larratt, who stands as the greatest arm wrestler in history! Original video • Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt V...
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  • @CoachZahabi
    @CoachZahabi  2 года назад +183

    Here is a version on the video without any narration.. ruclips.net/video/IJo3WCn5xBM/видео.html

    • @Juan-lf6qo
      @Juan-lf6qo 2 года назад +4

      You fought the hulk!

    • @rickonethousand6304
      @rickonethousand6304 2 года назад +4

      His arm isn't the world's strongest.
      It's his arm and technique which enables him to win so much.

    • @timmyt1232
      @timmyt1232 Год назад

      Your narration was very good.

    • @IhateCCP
      @IhateCCP Год назад +1

      How do I become big like Devon?

    • @johnmanni227
      @johnmanni227 Год назад +1

      am not gonna lie jiu jitsu look sus as fuck lol

  • @devlarratt
    @devlarratt 2 года назад +8554

    Firas, u r the greatest. I treasure every second that I got to spend at tristar. U guys are the best at what u do, and u have the coolest culture. I'm looking forward to the next time I get to visit the center of excellence. Much love brother.

    • @CoachZahabi
      @CoachZahabi  2 года назад +1490

      The feeling is mutual Devon! Everyone at the gym loved having you! You have a heart of gold and are truly one of a kind! Much love and thank you for not ripping my head off! Very appreciated ❤️

    • @mahmoudlasheen5762
      @mahmoudlasheen5762 2 года назад +138

      Two legends ♥️

    • @ryanagar7498
      @ryanagar7498 2 года назад +89

      Devon I wanna see you compete in grappling dude. You'd be insaaaaane.

    • @deelo0
      @deelo0 2 года назад +93

      All white belts quit on the spot after seeing Devon across from them 🤣

    • @shawndesjardins4904
      @shawndesjardins4904 2 года назад +6

      Love to see this collaboration!

  • @MideanStone
    @MideanStone 2 года назад +1180

    I have never heard a bad word spoken about Devon, it speaks volumes when literally every person who meets him says the same positive things about him. Legend.

    • @based1905
      @based1905 2 года назад +32

      he was special forces which threw me off😂 you wouldn’t expect someone that genuine and nice to be a killer

    • @h2w25
      @h2w25 2 года назад +13

      That dude is just built different. He’s the manifestation of the ‘Parker’ character in Richard Stark novels, cut from stone.

    • @TheAlexJimenez
      @TheAlexJimenez 2 года назад +25

      He’s Canadian. They are very nice and respectful for the most part. I can’t speak on everyone but the Canadians that I have worked with since our company was based out of Canada, we’re all great.
      I remember the Vice President came in and saw me having trouble with one of our models. He took his coat off and got on the ground to see what was wrong with it. Sat there for about an hour too.

    • @RichyRich2607
      @RichyRich2607 2 года назад +6

      I also never heard a bad word about you.

    • @boundarysentinel4181
      @boundarysentinel4181 2 года назад +15

      @@TheAlexJimenez Speaking as a Canadian, he is one who makes us proud, genuinely great guy.

  • @marcfruchtman9473
    @marcfruchtman9473 2 года назад +521

    Devon is being incredibly gentle. Just every aspect of his body language and how he is using (or lack of using) his grip just speaks volumes.

    • @mac5917
      @mac5917 Год назад +80

      he could probably break the other dudes wrist pretty easily with an aggressive twist if he's not careful

    • @MixinUK
      @MixinUK Год назад +74

      Exactly, he doesn't wanna hurt this guy lol in a real grapple he would snap this black belt in half 🤣

    • @Svhopowa
      @Svhopowa Год назад +62

      Exactly the guy is acting like he really did something to Devon .. he was the one trying to go all out while Devon was straight chillen..

    • @matticusbond3975
      @matticusbond3975 Год назад

      Devon could have pulled his head off….. literally

    • @claycowthh
      @claycowthh Год назад +11

      @@MixinUK yeah this is near when the size is to much for highest belt in a fight. if the black belt was 6 ft 200 lbs he could most def beat devon in real fight

  • @tpliscon4662
    @tpliscon4662 2 года назад +511

    It makes me happy that people like Larrett are in this world. Someone of his caliber who is willing to explore his physical arts and expand his knowledge with other types of martial arts. He seems like a great guy, the kind that would give you the shirt off his back. Thanks for the awesome post guys.

    • @codythomas52
      @codythomas52 2 года назад +13

      Its not really that much of exploring considering he was the combative instructor for his unit when in the Canadian military.

    • @kieronjdonovan
      @kieronjdonovan Год назад +8

      @@codythomas52 considering the man stepped in against Thor and boxed and you could really tell he didn’t have much boxing xp.the man’s brave and is admired by many.

    • @codythomas52
      @codythomas52 Год назад +6

      @@kieronjdonovan how did you interpret my response as negative to devon?

  • @aylahughes9185
    @aylahughes9185 2 года назад +172

    i feel like devon was being an extremely gentle papa.

    • @synaestesia-bg3ew
      @synaestesia-bg3ew 7 месяцев назад +2

      It's a friendly match. Two men from that much different of weight would never meet.
      This is why there are weight classes.

    • @aylahughes9185
      @aylahughes9185 7 месяцев назад

      precisely. in the story of David and goliath, David had a sling. The sling was a requirement lol. @@synaestesia-bg3ew

  • @conservativehippie13
    @conservativehippie13 2 года назад +1132

    Devon lieterally looks like he is just trying not to hurt you the whole match.

    • @Ginosrule
      @Ginosrule 2 года назад +164

      I agree. Yes Tristan is beyond experienced in his techniques but I have to say that Devon is strictly not trying to hurt him. I wonder what the results would be if it was an all out match, no holding back.

    • @videopetanque7436
      @videopetanque7436 2 года назад +292

      @@Ginosrule at this level of size difference you can't hide yourself behind technique. You can't arm lock an elephant.

    • @gonr0gue85
      @gonr0gue85 2 года назад +53

      8:20 This moment right here would be the end if it was an all out fight

    • @814genetics5
      @814genetics5 2 года назад +46

      He didn't know how to follow through with that crank at 8:20 could have separated spine from his freaking brain . There's a point where technique doesn't outdo power just saying

    • @gonr0gue85
      @gonr0gue85 2 года назад +116

      @Bessie he got submitted because Devon did not want to rely solely on his strength. He was there to learn not win because of his brute strength.

  • @Hpencer
    @Hpencer Год назад +35

    @12:17 shows what Devon could do at any time this whole sparring match if he really wanted to. Devon has jujitsu experience and he actually taught it in the SF’s. Devon has also some of the biggest/strongest arms/hands/wrists in the world and he’s a world champion arm wrestler, at least 6”5 and in this video weighs probably at least around 250-260.

  • @HenryChinaski614
    @HenryChinaski614 Год назад +121

    People don’t really know what a big dude Devon is. A monster. Great video, thanks.

    • @aguuug5139
      @aguuug5139 5 месяцев назад

      Naah you dont know

  • @grandbuba
    @grandbuba 2 года назад +421

    Every time you see a vid like this, with Devon going all the way out of his comfort zone, you can't help but smile and appreciate how much fun he's having.. :-)

    • @darwonboyful
      @darwonboyful 2 года назад +6

      He's such a legend. Awesome bloke

    • @breadyegg
      @breadyegg 2 года назад +3

      He's like a friendly grizzly bear

    • @Dualities
      @Dualities 2 года назад

      u would have fun too fit hat would bring u easy money. he also always post to a comment with his vertiy tag so that his comment get pushed tot he top and good-willed comments always to egt likes and sub. but whatever. there are way worse abusers of youtube system here and copyrights etc

    • @fredpeterson5967
      @fredpeterson5967 2 года назад +1

      You should watch videos of Eddie Hall doing not-strongman/powerlifting stuff - its the same kind of thing

  • @wgfilmphoto
    @wgfilmphoto 2 года назад +462

    Devon isn’t just a military man he was apart of the JTF2s with 7 deployments in Afghanistan. It’s the Canadian tier 1 special forces for counter terrorism/hostage rescue and they were so secretive that the Canadian prime minister didn’t even know of their existence. Dude is a legit bad ass. Prince Edward County proud!!!

    • @sajidkhanmahmood
      @sajidkhanmahmood Год назад +36

      If it was so secretive the prime minister didnt know how did you find out.

    • @wgfilmphoto
      @wgfilmphoto Год назад +64

      @@sajidkhanmahmood not the current prime minister, this came out a while ago. I believe 1990s to mid 2000s is when they were first discovered during a counter terrorist operation and the prime minister at the time had no idea about them.

    • @msolav63
      @msolav63 Год назад +50

      In other words in a real situation he has the ability and the training to end this judo guy if he wanted. You could see that Devon is playing around and he is letting this guy grab him.

    • @sajidkhanmahmood
      @sajidkhanmahmood Год назад +3

      @@wgfilmphoto i see

    • @buffybuff992
      @buffybuff992 Год назад +43

      @@msolav63 oh yeah, i dont think anyone questions that if this was a real fight Devon would win.

  • @MarkS806
    @MarkS806 Год назад +48

    This was pretty cool to watch. Devon seems like one of the nicest people on earth. And the fact that you went out of your way to make sure you didn't injure his arms, absolute respect.

  • @breadyegg
    @breadyegg 2 года назад +561

    "I would never arm bar him. I would never risk his career."
    Massive appreciation and respect for that comment right there.

    • @nathangardner4084
      @nathangardner4084 2 года назад +8

      @@necropotence4781 this made me chuckle

    • @alpha-cf2oi
      @alpha-cf2oi 2 года назад

      @@nathangardner4084 like the girls do when u lower ur pants?

    • @chenwang643
      @chenwang643 2 года назад +2

      heel hooks are far more dangerous lmao

    • @anon2427
      @anon2427 2 года назад +32

      @@chenwang643 not to an arm wrestler

    • @chenwang643
      @chenwang643 2 года назад

      @@anon2427 hahaha thats a fair point

  • @pandabanana2593
    @pandabanana2593 2 года назад +443

    With his grip and finger strength, it really does seem like he'd be able to just dig his fingers into your muscles and rip shit out.

    • @tankjones513
      @tankjones513 2 года назад +103

      He could probably break someone's neck with just his hands very easily. Either that or crushing your windpipe with one hand. His hands are like looking at a bundle of bananas.

    • @richardthompson3153
      @richardthompson3153 2 года назад +6

      Your comment was too damn funny hahaha.

    • @anthonymoya4531
      @anthonymoya4531 2 года назад +1

      😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

    • @tenshi9313
      @tenshi9313 2 года назад +25

      like hanyama from baki

    • @dustinsanders2379
      @dustinsanders2379 2 года назад +3

      @@tankjones513 takes 30lbs to crush your trachea

  • @capivara23
    @capivara23 2 года назад +127

    I love how humble and articulate you are. Thank you for the breakdown.

  • @hailcsr
    @hailcsr Год назад +26

    He’s smiling the whole time. It’s clear that he’s all about playing and having fun. He’d be really freaking scary if he intended to destroy you.

    • @biglittleboy9827
      @biglittleboy9827 9 месяцев назад +2

      You so mad kid lmao

    • @jaster4442
      @jaster4442 7 месяцев назад +4

      He is right tho .. Devon was just playing around

    • @ryanstro4291
      @ryanstro4291 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@biglittleboy9827lol you mad little kid? Devin could have snapped this guy anytime he wanted.

  • @darktimbercustomknives6248
    @darktimbercustomknives6248 2 года назад +60

    I know Devon personally and consider him a a friend. His hands are so strong it’s hard to explain. He is literally like hydraulic machinery. That u rolled with him is incredible

    • @tool4rage434
      @tool4rage434 2 года назад +12

      It would be interesting seeing Devon go to a gi Jiu Jitsu class. If he got a hold of anyone's collar/lapel, they're not popping off that grip.

  • @orangeiceice12
    @orangeiceice12 2 года назад +209

    Devon Larrat not only has insane strength, and slick mindgames, but a deep and nuanced understanding of posture and relative force. Listening to him explain arm wrestling is like listening to Firas or John Danaher explain a jujitsu position.

    • @joncourey1095
      @joncourey1095 2 года назад +11

      Not to mention his insane muscular endurance

  • @gregjerome1911
    @gregjerome1911 Год назад +10

    What an absolute beast Devin is! It is clear that you know what you’re doing on the mat, and the Jujitsu you employed was amazing.

  • @MA-jx9um
    @MA-jx9um Год назад +9

    What a brilliant video, from the awesome Devon to the brave challenger, both of you showing great character and constraint while having fun. If only there were more people like you guys.

  • @imawarrior313
    @imawarrior313 2 года назад +218

    Lesson learned: become a strongman and a seasoned grappler at the same time.

    • @imawarrior313
      @imawarrior313 2 года назад +21

      @@booglog what? No man not at all! That’s nonsense .. u can safely do both!

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 2 года назад

      Not sure I understand the point of this video, granted I haven't watched hardly any of it but just from the title and a few seconds, what's the point of matching an arm wrestler against a seasoned grappler?

    • @imawarrior313
      @imawarrior313 2 года назад +14

      @@kbanghart seeing what black bet level technique can do for an average sized guy against a large guy who isn’t skilled but uses brute force .. seeing if with knowledge u can overcome large guys

    • @SenseiEli
      @SenseiEli 2 года назад

      Hhhhhhh

    • @kbanghart
      @kbanghart 2 года назад

      @@imawarrior313 ok that makes sense. Same size doesn't make really any sense, but with a bigger guy yeah.

  • @anklebreaka03
    @anklebreaka03 2 года назад +149

    I love both you and Devon dearly. You're both Canadian legends, I could have never imagined for this crossover but I'm so happy it happened. He has a match coming up very soon against another GOAT level arm wrestler John Brzenk, make sure to wish him luck and keep in contact these collaborations are very fun.

  • @michaelsedayao8328
    @michaelsedayao8328 Год назад +5

    I've seen the video of the match posted in other forum, but to see it with commentary is such a great lesson! Mad respect for Firas and Devon, for stepping out of his world and into Firas's...

  • @sqwippysquishy5287
    @sqwippysquishy5287 Год назад +65

    It’s also something to note that you can tell neither of them are going 100%. Whenever you have the bigger guys filled with adrenaline in a real fight it’s a whole different story. Very impressive to see the guy with such little technique show so much power without even looking like he’s trying

    • @insomnia20422
      @insomnia20422 11 месяцев назад +6

      Totally agree. I doubt many people would bet against Devon if it was a fight for life and death.

    • @biglittleboy9827
      @biglittleboy9827 9 месяцев назад +3

      Well, adrenaline or not, a leglock is a leglock.

    • @sqwippysquishy5287
      @sqwippysquishy5287 9 месяцев назад +2

      @@biglittleboy9827 leg kicks don’t work with people hundreds of pounds heavier all they need to do is grab you, pick you up, and use their weight to slam you to the ground. There’s a reason every sparring floor/fighting floor is soft ground. If a bigger person does this to you unless you just run away from them there’s nothing you can do to stop from having your bones crushed into the hard earth. Try leg kicking an athletic big guy that’s charging you for a tackle. He’s not squared up, he’s coming for you with his longer reach iron jaw and adrenaline.

    • @sqwippysquishy5287
      @sqwippysquishy5287 9 месяцев назад

      @@biglittleboy9827 I say this as a 5’10 200lb guy. I’m not doing this to many people it’s just a fact of big vs small. In the real world the only way I take down a big guy is by doing it really quick before they can go to enrage mode. And fight really dirty. Just look at the UFC rules, and break them, those rules are there bc certain things are just OP.

    • @sqwippysquishy5287
      @sqwippysquishy5287 9 месяцев назад

      @@biglittleboy9827 holy shut I’m fried I read Leg kicks not leg locks. Still try to leg lock a guy who can squat twice your body weight lol. Just try to tell me how it goes

  • @LUX711
    @LUX711 2 года назад +97

    Devon is a living legend, literally. He’s the man you’re lucky to have met him 👏🏼👏🏼💯

  • @daAwns3r
    @daAwns3r 2 года назад +47

    The funny thing is he's like a big kid in a huge body 🤣

  • @drewchakana6938
    @drewchakana6938 Год назад +2

    I was smiling the whole time while watching this. Very informational thank you!!

  • @pendem4951
    @pendem4951 2 года назад +86

    He would be the most terrifying blue belt should he decide to do jiu jitsu

    • @dirkdee9751
      @dirkdee9751 2 года назад +6

      I think he would be hard to beat after just 10 classes. He is just missing the basics, once he knows these it will be extremely hard to submit him. Anyways, impressive get together by both of you.

    • @bigheadrhino
      @bigheadrhino 2 года назад +6

      The hardest thing for him would be to not accidentally hurt his sparring partners lol

    • @yellowwducky
      @yellowwducky 2 года назад +5

      @@bigheadrhino Yea, if he were going hard for real, I could see a can opener....genuinely open your can. He could likely kill someone with a can opener easily.

    • @bigheadrhino
      @bigheadrhino 2 года назад +4

      @@yellowwducky yeah, he would probably need a modified version of jiu jitsu. I don’t think he even needs to use two hands for leverage on most subs. His hands are also so huge with grip strength to match, he may actually be able to just grab peoples necks for a choke with his hand. Also, imagine if you get his back and he gets a hold of your wrist or your ankle lol

    • @flowerofash4439
      @flowerofash4439 2 года назад +4

      Devon once said he once dream about being Canada judo professional

  • @SeanBjerke
    @SeanBjerke 2 года назад +69

    My favorite part of this video is seeing (and listening to) the mutual respect you have for each other. Really easy to dump on someone who operates outside their comfort zone - great watch and listen!

  • @rickiovine2170
    @rickiovine2170 11 месяцев назад +4

    Such respect. Coach, you made this so much more interesting by continually telling us how powerful and athletic Devon is. We all don’t have your perspective of having felt that strength first hand. We all know he is world class strong but knowing that from hearing it or reading it is not like experiencing it. This video showed how intelligent you grapplers are. You have perfected so many aspects of grappling that you knew that it is as important knowing what not to do as it is knowing what to do. With your Magnus Carlsen brilliance in end games your tactics were geared to foot locking Devon. You first made sure this giant didn’t head lock you or pick you up. Then, you had to roll around a bit until you knew you could lock on one of those paddles the rest of us call our feet. But, your constant respect for this great man and world’s best athlete was what made this video. “History’s Strongest Arm”. Great narration by a phenomenal martial artist.

  • @ManofLowMoralFiber
    @ManofLowMoralFiber 2 месяца назад +1

    Really shows the importance of leverage. One moment Firas has Devon's arm pinned with his straight pin technique, and then the next moment, his entire bodyweight is being tossed by that same arm.

  • @generaftery9351
    @generaftery9351 2 года назад +41

    Devon is such a classy guy. 👏 How can you not admire this Renaissance man? Bless his heart.

  • @mmaaddict78
    @mmaaddict78 2 года назад +24

    You would have to be an extremely elite Jui-Jitsu player to even stand a chance against Devon if he really came at you with bad intentions. He's a rare freak specimen and not just a normal man.

  • @poochersmontgomery8825
    @poochersmontgomery8825 Год назад +6

    What a fun "challenge" interaction. It's nice seeing stuff like this that isn't always rough and tumble. I would love to see him grip a gi, I bet his grip strength is insane!

  • @RiPnShtUp
    @RiPnShtUp Год назад +2

    This guy is such a good sport and looks like he’s having so much fun. Awesome to see.

  • @GoldenGully
    @GoldenGully 2 года назад +409

    His arm's bigger than your thigh! 😳😅

    • @6431arshad
      @6431arshad 2 года назад +2

      You are surprised?

    • @BazFitt
      @BazFitt 2 года назад +38

      Brother that is the best arm wrestler to ever walk earth

    • @maxhryhorczuk5517
      @maxhryhorczuk5517 2 года назад +8

      Debatable

    • @radiant_man
      @radiant_man 2 года назад +1

      😂

    • @marLamaDeo
      @marLamaDeo 2 года назад +22

      @@BazFitt most would argue he’s not the best ever but he’s up there for sure

  • @YamahaWR200
    @YamahaWR200 2 года назад +125

    Arm bar commentary. Perfect. I appreciate that consideration. That’s HUGE. I could easily see people hurting him to prove they are better even though it isn’t his sport. If you arm wrestled him, he wouldn’t shatter your arm, he’d give the same respect to you.

    • @shempshempleton4746
      @shempshempleton4746 2 года назад +3

      FACTS brother :)

    • @Johndoe-gf7eu
      @Johndoe-gf7eu 2 года назад +5

      Devon larrat is ex canadian special forces, if this was a real fight and devon was actually angry and trying hard he would absolutely destroy this guy, he wouldn’t be able to pull an arm bar off lol

    • @enbo98
      @enbo98 2 года назад +5

      @@Johndoe-gf7eu You know modern military including special forces get VERY little in the way of hand to hand combat training, right? Like pathetically little. The ones that went on to be successful in mma or o bjj had to train them.

  • @brandonlavallee1260
    @brandonlavallee1260 6 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome video-pure respect all around. Can't believe I just found this now. Liked, subscribed and shared.

  • @joeflatley8523
    @joeflatley8523 Год назад +1

    I love your scientific approach to this and good teaching skills.

  • @HDvids101
    @HDvids101 2 года назад +28

    " It's like wrestling your Papa when your a kid" - great analogy

  • @redcornercombat377
    @redcornercombat377 2 года назад +22

    The ending comments of the video show Firas is an absolute gem of a human being and a true martial artist .. all the respect to him

  • @MG-bm9sz
    @MG-bm9sz 2 года назад +1

    You are so professional. I love watching your videos.

  • @James-jd8iw
    @James-jd8iw Год назад +9

    I love these breakdowns. It's so important to see demonstrations like this to keep Jujitsu honest and effective!!

    • @profd65
      @profd65 Год назад

      BJJ is one of the very few martial arts that could stand up to this kind of testing and scrutiny. I'm sure the martial art you study couldn't.

    • @tomdaniels3392
      @tomdaniels3392 Год назад +2

      effective??? he didn't stand a chance, he needed a gun to win this fight
      It was like Devon just got a new puppy and was playing, do you play fetch???
      Good thing Devon ate before the match or he would have just eaten you!!!!!

  • @vonb2792
    @vonb2792 2 года назад +27

    I like how you clearly explain you got him into your game, you went with a game plan and executed it, you studied him to win. Also you considered all the social elements of this sparring and knew your strenght/weakness

  • @IHateHandleNames
    @IHateHandleNames 2 года назад +28

    Devon might be physically impossible to armbar. If he had jiujitsu knowledge with his strength it would be like trying to grapple a steam roller.

    • @bp51082
      @bp51082 2 года назад +2

      Many many years ago I had the sometime misfortune of being the next heaviest guy to a strongman that trained at the same gym as me. If he got my wrists, there was just no removing his hands. Even when he was a brand new white belt, to my knowledge the only guy able to arm bar him was the current BJJ Pan American medium heavy brown belt champion, and future black belt world champ

  • @TheHupernikao
    @TheHupernikao Год назад

    Awesome narration and awesome etiquette, Thank you very much. Learned a lot.

  • @firevr
    @firevr Год назад

    Fantastic, mature, and interesting video! Thanks to both of you.

  • @johnboylong40
    @johnboylong40 2 года назад +13

    I hear what your sayin but it’s clear Devon went super low throttle for this exhibition. Any of us, regardless of skill set would have a hell of a time with a guy like Devon. Great entertainment to watch. Glad you all had fun.

    • @drchrisdavies2941
      @drchrisdavies2941 Год назад

      Well said, Devon going full bore would be a serious proposition!

  • @eamonshields2754
    @eamonshields2754 2 года назад +19

    He a machine, looks like a great guy too

  • @superman2j3
    @superman2j3 Год назад

    What a fun video, and two incredible people. Devon is so fun to watch doing anything.

  • @jmueller8081
    @jmueller8081 6 месяцев назад +2

    I'm really impressed with Devon. Lots of fun, he keeps trying things outside of his core, learns and is respectful after. Seems like he'd be a pleasure to be around and to train with.

  • @jerome620
    @jerome620 2 года назад +58

    This is a great demonstration of how, no matter the skill level of the opponent, physical size and strength are always factors which need to be respected. Knowing which tools to use, or avoid, in any given situation is the key to mastering any skill.

    • @v3n481
      @v3n481 Год назад +7

      Of course it is. Otherwise humans would grapple with silverback gorrilas.

    • @MC-zr7hl
      @MC-zr7hl Год назад +3

      @@v3n481 this just became the next video I want to see lol "Bjj black belt vs Silverback gorilla" 🤣

    • @kravmagaCDK
      @kravmagaCDK Год назад

      @@v3n481 ok Gordan lol

    • @theoteddy9665
      @theoteddy9665 Год назад +5

      you understand that it only works when giant is willing to play jj, if he hits you with his giant fist itll be different story.. not trashing jj, but its no magic

  • @arturturk5926
    @arturturk5926 2 года назад +17

    I became a fan of Devon after seeing him roll with you and climb with Magnus lol , great guy.

  • @asOCiATE53
    @asOCiATE53 Год назад

    You guys have so mutch fun it's nice too watch

  • @falkomeyer4560
    @falkomeyer4560 2 года назад

    So much fun, a pleasure to watch

  • @irvingbrown2389
    @irvingbrown2389 2 года назад +9

    Devon is an incredible athlete and a great person! Thanks for showing this clip while he was there training for Hafthor. This clip is way better than the fight was. This again just shows how great Devon is. Thanks again take care, stay safe and healthy.

  • @SMac86
    @SMac86 2 года назад +6

    I enjoyed watching this on Devon’s channel, your breakdown adds another level to it. Thanks for the content.

  • @ShinerBock2007
    @ShinerBock2007 Год назад

    You both are sweet men....I am so glad that you both had fun and nobody got hurt!

  • @polly4045
    @polly4045 Год назад +5

    What I love most about Devon is that he is always smiling.
    Never seen him with an attitude, he is just a fun loving giant that likes to play.
    God help the man who truly upsets him though, good lord.

  • @blakewatson9695
    @blakewatson9695 Год назад

    Guy you have an excellent way of articulating each move of your art, your a great teacher.

  • @gud2go50
    @gud2go50 2 года назад +5

    Watching this video, a regular guy like me sees 2 guys rolling around on the mat, but when you explain all the nuisances, it is amazingly technical. Thanks for such a great video.

  • @johnjohn-hv3mh
    @johnjohn-hv3mh 2 года назад +62

    You should be honest and tell people he was probably using 20 percent of his strength against you. Problem with somebody this strong is that he would break you if he really wanted too

    • @jamesb2291
      @jamesb2291 2 года назад +17

      He could likely sub him with brute force from most positions.

    • @smilingbear7430
      @smilingbear7430 2 года назад +13

      This was my exact thought, If you watch carefully again, devon keeps his hands open and fingers extended most of the time, he is actively trying to not grab the guy because his grip strength would likely crush him. even the times he tossed him he didnt grab him.

    • @xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879
      @xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 2 года назад +3

      You obviously don't fight.

    • @JourneymanLineman
      @JourneymanLineman 2 года назад +9

      @@xbenxwilsonxhighlights7879 lol bro he’s literally two of him with special forces training. Arm wrestling strength transfers perfectly to submissions.
      Gary goodridge came from armwrestling.

    • @juniorlopez7410
      @juniorlopez7410 2 года назад +3

      Dude I was thinking the same shit lol. Technique definitely goes a long way when the two people are more or less matched.

  • @GregQchi
    @GregQchi 2 года назад

    Fascinating video, thanks

  • @Herr2Cents
    @Herr2Cents Год назад

    What an entertaining video. Lots of smiles.

  • @YetiDoesArt
    @YetiDoesArt 2 года назад +3

    The way you describe and explain things is incredible!!

  • @Solidstone67
    @Solidstone67 2 года назад +41

    I really respect your approach to this match and your thoughtfulness toward his safety despite the great disparity in size and strength. Too many Jiu-Jitsu practitioners, and fighters in general, approach every sparring session with ego above all else. Everything is full speed, full power and in many cases full extension when attempting submission. That's not the best way to work with other people in training.
    The respect you had for his arm wrestling career, choosing not to take the arm bar, is indicative of what kind of person you are. I was impressed. Keep up the good work.

    • @GT1Vette
      @GT1Vette Год назад

      Have you thought that maybe Devon didn't want to hurt him?

  • @shademe
    @shademe 11 месяцев назад

    Looks like you guys were having fun. Respect

  • @milantr5754
    @milantr5754 Год назад

    Really enjoyed watching this video 😍

  • @slamcool
    @slamcool 2 года назад +3

    I hope he goes back sparring with you, it makes great content and we could see your techniques very well applied to a big man as well. Very educational video, love it!

  • @RamblinAround
    @RamblinAround 2 года назад +142

    8:32 is seriously impressive, you definitely have an extremely high level of technical skill.

    • @michaelmunson6809
      @michaelmunson6809 2 года назад +5

      well it's Firas Zahabi (not sure if I spelled it correctly) this guy is world renowned as one of the most knowledgeable people in fighting.

  • @ParkerPPipe
    @ParkerPPipe Год назад +3

    “I wrote the book on back takes.” No one is more in love with firas than firas

  • @hardyharhar801
    @hardyharhar801 2 года назад +19

    gets submitted and comes out smiling everytime. class act devon

  • @ryu-ken
    @ryu-ken 2 года назад +22

    Devon Larratt is a legend! Imagine if he trained with you guys for 5 years lol. His chokes would be insane

    • @odiw2509
      @odiw2509 2 года назад +27

      Devon was already going easy let's be honest. He could have easily crushed any of this guys body parts with his bear-level grip and arm strength, his arm, his thigh, not to mention neck, all he would have needed to do is grab any part of him and it'd be over. Devon snaps forearms for a job (or literally, he tries NOT to snap peoples forearms), he could have easily snapped his like a twig with his right hand. No amount of technical skill in the world will stop your bones snapping when faced with an opponent like this, in reality

    • @veroman007
      @veroman007 2 года назад +1

      @@chuddlevideos yea but the other guy could have hurt him too in those holds

    • @World36599
      @World36599 2 года назад

      @@chuddlevideos Iron Mike

    • @lashaunbeazer9264
      @lashaunbeazer9264 2 года назад +2

      @@veroman007 Nope, not a chance. The moment Devon grabs his wrist, he's able to put a MASSIVE amount of force, that you can't even imagine, and break his fucking wrist. Which, he grabs his wrist in seconds. But, he's not trying to hurt Firas. Let's not be delusional. Fight wouldn't last 30 seconds. lmao

  • @duck1889
    @duck1889 2 года назад

    Two legends going rolling with each other. RESPECT.

  • @mixerD1-
    @mixerD1- Год назад

    Man this video is just excellent.
    Thank you.😁👍

  • @aitherondarksbain723
    @aitherondarksbain723 2 года назад +17

    There is a interesting legend about Hercules (you know the one) that as he was going to do one of his great acts he met in a village a man that claimed that he was the youngest son of Earth, as Earth the one that gave birth to the Titans fathers of Gods Earth, and Earth, his mother, gave him strength as long as his feat touched the ground (she wanted to protect her youngest kid) and so no one could beat him in a bare-hand fight, so naturally Hercules challenges him and they fight, now either their fight takes days and Hercules loses or he losses and stays at the village to challenge the last Titan again and again, and he losses all of those fights, at the end he figures that if the Titan takes strength from the earth he must cut that connection, so he lifts him up and starts hitting him with one arm as the other hold him up, cut from his mother help the Titan was no match for the demi-god and their fight ended. That legend somehow stuck to me, it made sense in a strange way, I could just picture a man who is strong and also knows how to use leverage with his grappling so well that he appears to everyone else as a unbeatable Titan, and a man really strong that figures that as long as he keeps him off ground most of his techniques are gone and its only a mater of punching him enough. You remind me that legend at the star of your video when you said that it would be bad if he lifts you up (paraphrasing), great video, great commentary.

  • @geminijeff1
    @geminijeff1 2 года назад +11

    what a cool dude, guy came in with no experience I believe you said, and here he was laughing about having a good time, never once did he seem to be out of control which as a smaller guy I can't tell you how awesome that is. I know he benched you off at one point but was all in good fun, good stuff, much respect to this guy and not having an ego about it, this is the type of person you want to share the mats with.

    • @josephgarceau6753
      @josephgarceau6753 2 года назад +8

      Devon Larattt was in Canadian Special Forces and has some Martial Arts experience. If you have ever watched any of his arm wrestling videos, it will show you how much stronger he is than the average human being. He is actually a small guy in the Professional Arm Wrestling world. This is a guy who can beat "The Mountain" Hafthor Bjornson in arm wrestling and can defeat 2 men at once in arm wrestling. Hard to imagine the kind of strength this man has in his hands, grip, tendons, upper body. He can beat like 50 men in a row back to back in arm wrestling. Firas Zahabi must have some skills to be able to even survive against someone who is not only much larger than him, but is also very athletic and has a kind of superhuman strength that most people have never experienced and is hard to even imagine. Devon is also not a complete novice in grappling. For anyone who has seen the feats of strength and athleticism that Devon Laratt has displayed, this is impressive for Firas to even survive. Devon has defeated Denis Cyplenkov in arm wrestling who is truly a genetic freak. Devon Laratt is not just a big, strong guy you might see in a gym. He has done some pretty unbelievable things, so for jiu jitsu to be effective against him is impressive.

    • @JamoonXerxesSauber
      @JamoonXerxesSauber 2 года назад +3

      @@josephgarceau6753 to the uninitiated, reading your comment must sound like you are talking bollox or about a mythological legend of arm wrestling "50 men, yeah whatever!" ....But as a Devon fan I know it all to be true and it's all documented here on RUclips. He is a true legend of the sport and a great ambassador. Also as you said, he's not completely inexperienced, he's done martial arts and I believe he has done Judo specifically a fair amount.

    • @gonr0gue85
      @gonr0gue85 2 года назад +2

      He's so specialised in armwrestling that his tendons won't allow him to fully extend his arm anymore 😂

    • @saiyan1191
      @saiyan1191 2 года назад +1

      @@josephgarceau6753 everything was absolutely spot on in your comment except for him beating denis

    • @charlesgauldin8010
      @charlesgauldin8010 Год назад

      He has had experience , Judo

  • @joelnagy8291
    @joelnagy8291 Год назад +22

    I’m not a big fan of jujitsu or of arm wrestling but both of you guys are awesome and show respect for each other and this is a lesson that crosses all boundaries and all sports. Congrats to you both! Although I’ll admit jujitsu folks are hard to mess with! Ha!

  • @bruceree5623
    @bruceree5623 Год назад

    I love the spirit of this video 💪🙏

  • @BelovedChatter
    @BelovedChatter 2 года назад +5

    Great observation about headlock escapes. As a big goon former wrestler I always grab a headlock and try to hip throw people- I can’t help it

  • @deltadcrouse
    @deltadcrouse 2 года назад +6

    True monster of a man and a great sportsman, and he’s having fun gotta love Devon

  • @ijonny25251
    @ijonny25251 Год назад

    bless you for your respect and concern for Devon's well being

  • @SSJ_James
    @SSJ_James 7 месяцев назад

    Devon is always willing to be humble and try new things. Both of yall are amazing

  • @flangmasterj
    @flangmasterj 2 года назад +8

    Crazy how Devon's anatomy has changed and adapted from all the years of arm wrestling. You see it in tennis players to an extent with their racquet arm but you can pick a seasoned arm wrestler from a mile away.

  • @PuerinTheHunter
    @PuerinTheHunter 2 года назад +11

    @15:53 Devon is such a good sport that during the fight he takes the time to admire the nice thick beard of his opponent.

  • @TomBolger1001
    @TomBolger1001 2 года назад

    That was a great video coach

  • @johnbravo1034
    @johnbravo1034 2 года назад

    Great sportsmanship from all parties. That is what I admire from both these gentlemen.

  • @nicholasnapier2684
    @nicholasnapier2684 2 года назад +3

    My first time seeing some one explaining the mechanics of your own movements in such detail..you have respected him and your self…and a first to your channel..

  • @MrGforcebamf
    @MrGforcebamf 2 года назад +18

    That was so cool to watch.... I've watched Devon arm wrestle for years and he's always blown me away with his strength and his mindset......I bet he was a scary Canadian Special Forces Operator..... but it was super cool to see Firas submit him with leg locks. Great stuff.

    • @misaelarroyo5712
      @misaelarroyo5712 2 года назад +2

      Dude, I worked with men over seas that have a similar mindest,
      These MFers bust thru the door smiling
      That’s scary as hell when u really think about it, coming from a completely insane individual

    • @MrGforcebamf
      @MrGforcebamf 2 года назад +1

      @@misaelarroyo5712 I've never trained with Canadian Special Operators but I've trained with damn near every other Special Operations group out there and I was always honored to train with them..... I'm glad they are out there and as badass as they are!! Be safe.

    • @misaelarroyo5712
      @misaelarroyo5712 2 года назад

      @@MrGforcebamf wherever you are from, thanks for for being a badass brother
      Labels r labels, some of the best warriors I met were riflemen to dumb to know they were geniuses in disguise
      Long live to ya pal

    • @jinglemyberries866
      @jinglemyberries866 2 года назад

      Was he in JTF-2 or is that just a rumor

  • @urbantreesteve2805
    @urbantreesteve2805 7 месяцев назад

    Great video and excellent commentary.

  • @tlrflava
    @tlrflava Год назад

    That was a really enjoyable vid very well explained. Keep up the good work

  • @beasthunt
    @beasthunt 2 года назад +5

    Devon is awesome. The dude doesn't mind stepping out of his comfort zone and is just riding the wave and creating a massive hype for the sport of arm wrestling, which is pretty much something that is engrained into each man by pure nature.

  • @alexanderstevens145
    @alexanderstevens145 2 года назад +6

    If this was a serious real world situation I don’t think there’s much anyone could do he is absolutely massive.

  • @GregCooke-lr2ef
    @GregCooke-lr2ef 7 месяцев назад

    ABSOLUTE TOTAL RESPECT FOR BOTH YOU GUYS !!!!!!!

  • @buensomeritano1755
    @buensomeritano1755 2 года назад

    Thank you! Awesome.

  • @adambananas7741
    @adambananas7741 2 года назад +21

    It's great that you show respect to Devon's career.

  • @rongranado6135
    @rongranado6135 2 года назад +7

    Devon jumps into every arena regardless of skill, respect!

  • @2greenify
    @2greenify 10 месяцев назад

    This was such a great video. Sportshio between two awesome athletes and very good explanations.

  • @randyperkins5063
    @randyperkins5063 2 года назад

    Awesome vid thanks for sharing!

  • @kcmiles9832
    @kcmiles9832 2 года назад +7

    I like both these guys. Great coach and BJJ practionier, and a great arm wrestler who is just a cool guy.