And not only that. Leonidas is really strong armwrestler too. There are people who could match those feats you mentioned and do far worse in armwrestling.
@@Zenzuu Yep, just not sure Schoolboy will be calling John out again any time soon. But Alex, the first time I saw John was when he was at the afterpull and pulled you. He said, "You are good". That must have been a proud moment.
No trashtalk, no mind games in the setup, just pure armwrestling and respect for the opponent. PERFECT MATCH for new audience to watch.. Leonidas Arkona has earned my respect.
@@AlrightThere Devon is an entertainer and an ambassador for the sport (besides being one of the greatest to ever do it). Very different character. When the match is over, Devon is as respectful as they come. Just the way I see it.
I genuinely never seen someone who unanimously described as the goat of his sport being so damn humble. 40 years at the highest level, and dude still is humble. The definition of a sportsman
@@CapitanDePlai yeah true. Its more guys like that 1 wrestler devon playes with thats an a hole. (Not to devon that was act,but to other people on different video's not armwrestling related i might add)
If you look at the video after the 15 minute mark and watch Leonidas glance at John while he is sitting in his corner, and he has a warm, smile on his face. No anger - no bad vibes. Just pure admiration for the guy he is competing against. That's freaking sportsmanship.
It's almost like he knew it was over and respected him already for besting him. His cornerman was giving him advice but it seemed like in his head he was thinking "that's the GOAT right there, what advice could possibly work?" haha
@@karunak5983he has a very good RUclips channel with a lot of good and funny videos about arm wrestling and other sports like powerlifting or even some sumo wrestling from china. Very nice and humble guy. Huge inspiration
How you cannot be excited, Leonidas had played matches with schoolboy and Auden and have completely obliterated both of them so I absolutely wanted to see how brzenk compared to current crop of young wrestlers
I’m guessing you saw it a few times, but that was my first time witnessing John compete. It was freaking awesome to see in person him being the goat. Amazing night. It’s like watching Michael Jordan taking a shot.
Ngl when I first saw Leonidas I thought "Oh no, just another bodybuilder influencer". I was wrong. This guy is an awesome person and a humble athlete. Would love to see him again in the future
I am 60 just like John. I workout all of the time, but have never arm wrestled. John is an inspiration for my generation. I'll keep doing my 55lb wrist curls for reps in his honor. A truly remarkable man!
Honestly the best match I've seen in a long time - great sportsmanship, no drama bs, no complaining, no bragging. Just raw arm wrestling and a highlight on technique and the performance. Humble competitors and no bad attitudes - just two athletes that give credit and honor each other. Nothing but respect here - these two raised the bar in my honest opinion
it's insane really, look how jablonski reacted to his defeat in comparison. is leon the only guy that can actually take a defeat without getting super salty? and it was a super clear defeat for leon and he didn't try to sugarcoat it at all.
@@QuietToproll Thats true, but at that time he told that in his mind he was done. Passion and spark was gone. So he didn't train for few years at all and at that age that is amazing that he managed to get back to shape like this. Inspirational.
Watched this live from third row center. I'll never forget it, one of the most fun and electric moments I've ever experienced. Even got my old Pulling John dvd signed the evening before this, best weekend ever
I watched it live from the left side in the middle of the crowd. It was absolute insanity. One of the most insane nights ever. I’m so glad I got to witness him pull in person. I know everyone keeps talking about it being warm in there, but I think that just made it even more epic.
It doesn't really come through in this video HOW LOUD the crowd was. Everyone near me was hoarse at the end of this event. And this match was absolutely incredible. John is the definition of a legend.
The crowd was the loudest during johns match. It was insane, my ears were popping and I lost my voice. Michael todds match was second in terms of hype. Fantastic day this was. Will always remember it fondly
Yeah everyone is ignoring that lol, all Americans were angry when genadi dis that against devon but no one is calling it out now? Why ? Is it differwnt when a MUrican does that? @@JlACb
I see that most people are congratulating John on his victory. I acknowledge that he is already the greatest arm wrestler of all time, but Leonidas is also deserving of recognition. He is a rising talent. We have to give him a lot of credit! I am quite amazed with him already!
2024 and you still haven't understood that arm circumference never plays a major role. And age also remains a numerical issue for many. Some never learn.
@@Che.Sem1 it dont matter untill some point. At some point strenght will ovecome technique. Thats why he lost the Alex voevoda. He just powerd tru john. Same goes for levan. Same for levan no technique can whitstand so mutch power thats why Devon lost. He is much beter at technique but levan is just to strong. So yea it matters. Leonidas is armwrestling for about a year now. He will become alot beter if he practice more. Or do You really think john can hold levan. Age is a problem for everyone its not just a number. John is not as strong and lost endurance aswell compared to prime john.
@@philipsmeets5660 You are ignoring the core aspect in your current explanations. Of course, the greater force will win out at some point if the technique is mastered. However, it was about your certain statement about the larger arm circumference of others compared to Brzenk. And that was nonsense, as has long been scientifically proven. As far as age is concerned, it is always an individual matter and depends on the sport. It can't be linked to age. For many things, full performance can even be maintained up to around 80 with today's physical maintenance options and level of knowledge. Anyone interested needs to read more about this subject in order to gain a really profound overview.
@@Che.Sem1 man you are talking shit. Show me an 80y old who can compete against a 20 or 30 or 40 year old. Nobody said you cant be strong at 80 but you will never in your life be as strong as when you where 28 to maybe 40. That is a biological fact. Most atheletes quit around 40 or go do masters or another part of there sport but they cant compete against the younger people. Armwrestling is just different because it involves alot of technique and its not all about strenght. When it comes down to armsize 99% of the time the bigger arm is the stronger arm. Look at Brian shaw, Eddy hall , hafthor, all these strongman have verry verry big arms. Bigger then any bodybuilder they lack technique for armwrestling but no armwrestler will outlift them. Size matters alot in any sport even in armwrestling. Why do you think levan is unbeatable atm ? He hass the most power by far he aslo got technique but there is no amount of technique that will over come that much power.If you really think size dont matter in these cases you have no clue.
I think I will remember this match for the rest of my life, it really defines John's fighting spirit. He looks so tiny next to Leonidas, but size isn't the most prominant factor in the equation when you are the GREATEST ARM WRESTER OF ALL TIME. I think at 10:00 in the first round when Leonidas took John's wrist from him the room got quiet as the crowd realized that John was in big trouble and probably over, but unexpectedly John suddenly stood tall and transitioned into a press and dropped Leonidas while the room exploded. I had to re-watch that a few times. And John was just getting started!
To see John, at this stage of his life, still being able to compete, at the high level, is unbelievable. This man is the goat of armwrestling, no question about it.
14:09 one of my favorite moments of the match when John transitioned to the hook you see the Ref Hristo crack a smile seeing John do that. We’re all fans of the GOAT, I’m so happy I was able to witness it live through the ppv. I felt every emotion like I was part of the crowd. Please do more USA events, the crowd cheering plays a huge part in where this sport goes.
John is a legend, he's an example for all of us. Just remeber yours grand father or neighbours in their 60's and now look at John how he looks and how strong he is in he's 60's. Pure motivation.
Cherish the moment of the G.O.A.T. We may never see as great of a performance from him again. His heart and will to win was of Historic levels. He needs lots of time to recover from that match. But he never ceases to amaze us all.
John Brzenk is the incarnation of grace, how to win, how to lose, how to live armwrestling with grace. Regarding armwrestling, it just seems as he has been touched by a higher power, just to embody this wonderful sport and to inspire others. Thanks GOAT!!
I remember him saying that he felt armwrestling was his calling. An I told someone recently that his manner has most likely had a positive influence on 1000s of young men, who have watched him pull. He is a great role model in my opinion.
John is the greatest story in sports and it's a shame it doesn't get the coverage it deserves. Better than what LeBron James is doing at 40 or anyone else in sports at an advanced age. This man is 60! He crushed this young stud. Amazing
John is so well respected and looked up to this is such a honor to watch this man after 45 years of pulling and still winning it's unbelievable go baby go breaking all records
The greatest athletic achievement ever. 45 years at a world class level. No other athlete in any sport can do that. John is the GOAT. I want another documentary about him. Everyone that follows sports should know John Brzenk's name. Also, arm wrestling should be in the Olympics.
God if anybody tries to argue this man isn't the GOAT you're absolutely out of your mind. Side note Travis and Devon commentating together is amazing lol
@@jacobvanderhooft2188 OG, GOAT, that's what he means, John is the messiah of arm wrestling, then Devon, can't call Levan a GOAT just yet as he's still years from Devon and John in terms of historical impact. Levan's the strongest arm wrestler there's ever been though, if he can keep up his record of absolute domination, he'll earn goat status.
I’ve been watching arm wrestling since arms wars in like 13-14 and I will tell you John is the goat… I’ve never seen a man with such smooth transitions like he has.. to come back with ease in those loosing positions is incredible!!
John is something else. To HOLD leonidas for that long 3 inches over the pad and bring it back all 3 times....his experience and 45 years of old man strength won him that. Incredible pulling.
As guy now in my early 50's.... well aware of the strength difference I have now in comparison of my 20's and 30's, it literally Blows my mind that at 60 yrs old.... the GOAT can still do this against Beasts like Leonidas. Really makes you realize just how powerful John would've been in his 20's. And WHY he was so dominant. 💪💪👏👏👏
I will forever remember watching this in person , in orlando. It was the greatest match I have ever seen. John is just simply amazing and that is why there will be no other like him. He is by far and wide the GREATEST ARMWRESTLER EVER BAR NON
This proves that if John was in his prime right now he would have obliterated current heavyweights like ermes, vitaly, Irakali etc and only levan would have posed any challenge whatsoever to John.
Как можно было быть уверенным что Леонид выиграет Джона, 😂 ты вообще шаришь в армлеснинге, Джон всю жизнь этим занимаеться опыт большой, + ещё силы есть
@@onoff101how is it a cheated match? Because John isn’t pulling a world champion? That’s all John’s been doing for the past 10 supermatches is pulling world champions.
I really do miss those humble and honest Moments in sports. Wow the utmost Respect for the Opponent was shown here. John at 60 - oh my what a guy and what an Inspiration 🥇
What a gentleman John is …the Goat …..Devon if your watching this ,take note ,notice John does not spit on stage or swear or fall about on stage like in your match ,Johns a class act ..well done John ..love from Gran Canaria Spain ❤❤
Engin was like there's already videos of this going around and it's such an inspiration to see John that I might as well put the match on the channel at this point early
Hate seeing John get old,been a fan for 25 years Glad to see you still pullin after all these years,the absolute best there will ever be,thank you john for everything 💪
Не зря его называют профессором,с такого положения выйграть,он реально гений армреслинга,в свои года конкурировать с молодыми,просто нет слов,живая легенда👍
John is a legend it's crazy how at 60 years old he can still give a lesson to the new armwrestlers. As he did with Cyplenkov in 2008 I hope that this defeat pushes Leonidas to train more specifically and become one of the best one day.
This was incredible to see in person. My first time seeing any of these legends and my first EvW, drove from Michigan to see it lol. And I see John Brzenk is still the greatest of all time I cannot overstate how loud the crowd was
Also from Michigan and my old man has a house in Fort myers FL if I wasn't on probation and not allowed to leave the state at the moment I woulda been there with you man!!
Супер легенда Брзенк, в 60 лет такое вытворять. Завалил такого сильного бычка. Считаю Брзенка лицом армрестлинга всего времени сколько существует армрестлинг
John is an absolute INSPIRATION. The man is 60! Freakin 60! And he's beating guys who are less than half his age and stronger in almost every metric, it's insane to even think about it but here we are 🥲🥲🥲
@@Lagia7 bin vor 3 Monaten 39 geworden und kann keine 100 Meter mehr laufen am Stück Krankheiten machen einen auf der einen Art fertig auf der anderen demütig Zum Leben aber schon Die Gänsehaut reicht mir wenn er los legt um mich lebendig zu fühlen. Danke John 🫶 Und Respekt an leonidas aber bitte bleib bei deinen Wurzeln und das ist nunmal Gewichte stemmen wie kaum ein 2ter
What the helllllllll!!!!!! How did he throw out a press from that position! That's utterly insane!!! He literally bled him out with the top roll, and that takes power to hold on for so long than maneuver into a flop press!
@@vhff-y5pi know leonidas wrist was stronger but i think john was smarter this time on the table he used flop press to take leonidas down thats why john is the goat and leonidas is nice and humble to respect to both
Kopfhoch Leo du hattest ihn schon, du wusstest nur nicht wohin mit ihm. Er ist eine Legende mit viel Erfahrung, du hast dich besser geschlagen als viele erwartet hatten
Ich dachte, Leonidas hätte eine echte Siegchance, weil John in vier seiner letzten fünf Spiele große Probleme hatte. Ich dachte, das Alter würde John endlich einholen. Wenn man sich dieses Spiel ansieht, sieht es so aus, als wären es nur Verletzungen gewesen, die John zu kämpfen hatten, und jetzt ist er gesund und wieder da, wo er im Jahr 2022 war.
@@EmmanuelMesaSupporter Leonidas hat das super gemacht, er ist noch am anfang seiner karriere im armwrestling und hat gleich den besten armwrestler ever abbekommen. john ist vielleicht nicht mehr auf dem höhepunkt seiner Leistung, aber er hat ja schon immer bei den Superheavyweights mitgemacht und kennt deswegen die stärke die ein Leonidas bringt und wie er damit umzugehen hat. war alles in allem ein tolles match und leonidas ist ein toller typ, respektvoll und zielgerichtet. Bin gespannt wie er in ein paar jahren dasteht!
@@manuelm.99 Stimme voll und ganz zu! John würde nie wieder zu Höchstform zurückkehren, nachdem er mit 55 aus dem Ruhestand ausschied. Aber zumindest kämpfte er bis letztes Jahr noch um Titel. Es sieht so aus, als ob John wieder in dieser Form ist und Leonidas sollte stolz sein, dass er es genauso gut gemacht hat wie er
For John at the age of 60, getting the win over a young beast like Leonidas was incredible. So many people were writing John off. He showed once again why he's the goat. Amazing performance and mastery of arm wrestling. 🐐 So happy to see John take the victory.
I mean, he is 60... and these incredible young studs with new age vitamins still can't handle him. It's amazing to see... Like a 10 year old Lion King that refuses to lose his pride to the new young buck that comes around to try.
John is such a GOAT! Damn I love watching this guy work. He's so calm and calculated. He's just really experienced and smart about when he makes his move. His pronation is so incredibly strong too. Always fun seeing this 60 yr old beast take on the new guys.
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Отец Джон даже не вспотел!!!
sir Engin can you please upload Jerry Cadoratte vs Alex match i can't wait to see it.Thank you upfront sir.
Why my Comments you delete engin
Thank you Engin for providing such a perfect match!
What an amazing match. Thanks for putting it up.
Imagine beating a 600 pound Benchpresser and 220 pound Barbell curler as a 60 year Old. Brzenk is truly GOAT.
And not only that. Leonidas is really strong armwrestler too.
There are people who could match those feats you mentioned and do far worse in armwrestling.
For real
@@fjm7132 wise comment!
It's all about technique and wisdom(that's only developed over decades of winning)
imagine that - and now imagine benchpressing not being completely useless in armwrestling....
Impressed with Leonidas’s Toproll and with John’s press … awesome Match 🔥
John got revenge for Schoolboy 🔥😊 💪🏻
His transition into the press is RAPID!
@@Zenzuu Yep, just not sure Schoolboy will be calling John out again any time soon. But Alex, the first time I saw John was when he was at the afterpull and pulled you. He said, "You are good". That must have been a proud moment.
Good job Alex 👍
I challenge you to a match! 2000 down, winner take all. Do you accept?
Как же приятно смотреть на борьбу Брзенка.Никакой грязи.Все четко и красиво)
hes our best
No trashtalk, no mind games in the setup, just pure armwrestling and respect for the opponent. PERFECT MATCH for new audience to watch.. Leonidas Arkona has earned my respect.
Agreed
igual a devon de respetuoso
@@AlrightThere Devon is an entertainer and an ambassador for the sport (besides being one of the greatest to ever do it). Very different character. When the match is over, Devon is as respectful as they come. Just the way I see it.
It's not hard to respec John. In a match against Dadikyan or Revaz it could be different
Sin Devon 😂😂😂
John was 35 years old when Leonidas was born.
😯
bro discovered math
the same i was thinking
@@Cerki_Lonzero No reason to be a smartass kick rocks.
@@Cerki_Lonzero I think he just trying to actuate the fact Brzenk is literally his Daddy in this situation
I genuinely never seen someone who unanimously described as the goat of his sport being so damn humble. 40 years at the highest level, and dude still is humble. The definition of a sportsman
arkona has my respect, what a wonderful humble person
Humble and a beast of a man
Thats right.
He is very likeable. To look like that and not becoming arrogant. Remarkable
@@killjoy362 most of pro bodybuilders are like him.
@@CapitanDePlai yeah true. Its more guys like that 1 wrestler devon playes with thats an a hole.
(Not to devon that was act,but to other people on different video's not armwrestling related i might add)
If you look at the video after the 15 minute mark and watch Leonidas glance at John while he is sitting in his corner, and he has a warm, smile on his face. No anger - no bad vibes. Just pure admiration for the guy he is competing against. That's freaking sportsmanship.
After meeting him and talking the next day… I’m a huge Leonidas fan. Very good dude.
Indeed.. impossible not to admire the young man
It's almost like he knew it was over and respected him already for besting him. His cornerman was giving him advice but it seemed like in his head he was thinking "that's the GOAT right there, what advice could possibly work?" haha
@@karunak5983he has a very good RUclips channel with a lot of good and funny videos about arm wrestling and other sports like powerlifting or even some sumo wrestling from china. Very nice and humble guy. Huge inspiration
funniest thing was when leonidas said "no, no" just like he would do something now 😂
Gegen wie viel Generationen ist John eigentlich schon angetreten ist das Wahnsinn 😅 der Mann ist wirklich Weltklasse
I wasn't too excited about John vs Leonidas at first, but what an amazing match and performance from John. More legendary stuff from the legend.
The man just never fails to impress.
Exactly
How you cannot be excited, Leonidas had played matches with schoolboy and Auden and have completely obliterated both of them so I absolutely wanted to see how brzenk compared to current crop of young wrestlers
@@patrickdan9274нельзя сказать что он уничтожил школьника
@@Kingofmilkers Okay, But He Won.......
It was amazing and it was an honor! John is Armwrestling! ❤
I edge to you
ya sure
@@WHERE-IS-THE-LAMB-SAUCELmao
@@WHERE-IS-THE-LAMB-SAUCE 😂😂😂
I’m guessing you saw it a few times, but that was my first time witnessing John compete. It was freaking awesome to see in person him being the goat. Amazing night. It’s like watching Michael Jordan taking a shot.
Ngl when I first saw Leonidas I thought "Oh no, just another bodybuilder influencer". I was wrong. This guy is an awesome person and a humble athlete. Would love to see him again in the future
I am 60 just like John. I workout all of the time, but have never arm wrestled. John is an inspiration for my generation. I'll keep doing my 55lb wrist curls for reps in his honor. A truly remarkable man!
Nice 💪
keep stronger sir
I'm 16 and I can do 45 lbs for reps, I'll catch up to ya sometime!! You're insanely strong for your age!
Amazing sir. I'm 48. I need a little work. My 52 year old Co worker is fit. Big muscles
We all need to do wrist curls for John's Honor! 😎👍
Honestly the best match I've seen in a long time - great sportsmanship, no drama bs, no complaining, no bragging. Just raw arm wrestling and a highlight on technique and the performance. Humble competitors and no bad attitudes - just two athletes that give credit and honor each other. Nothing but respect here - these two raised the bar in my honest opinion
it's insane really, look how jablonski reacted to his defeat in comparison. is leon the only guy that can actually take a defeat without getting super salty? and it was a super clear defeat for leon and he didn't try to sugarcoat it at all.
Watching John isn't like watching other armwrestlers. There's a certain sense that you're watching a legacy unfold, history in the making. He's Him.
DO >>> NOT
John was really never retired. He still competed when he was “retired”.
@@QuietToproll Thats true, but at that time he told that in his mind he was done. Passion and spark was gone. So he didn't train for few years at all and at that age that is amazing that he managed to get back to shape like this. Inspirational.
Watched this live from third row center. I'll never forget it, one of the most fun and electric moments I've ever experienced. Even got my old Pulling John dvd signed the evening before this, best weekend ever
Was right there behind you... What an event and what a match! The live stream doesnt give the roar of the crowd justice...
I watched it live from the left side in the middle of the crowd. It was absolute insanity. One of the most insane nights ever. I’m so glad I got to witness him pull in person. I know everyone keeps talking about it being warm in there, but I think that just made it even more epic.
@@damonpaine9562 not even close. It was 100 times louder in person.
Man we need another John Brzenk documentary 😂. At least he’ll be a part in Devon’s.
@@QuietToproll When is Devon's documentary finished?
Greatest armwrestler of all time, with greatest ref of all time.
Had to be a banger!
It doesn't really come through in this video HOW LOUD the crowd was. Everyone near me was hoarse at the end of this event. And this match was absolutely incredible. John is the definition of a legend.
I was just saying that... 4 days later and I still havent got my voice back. They could hear us on the 4th floor of the hotel.... What an event
I was there. And i lost my voice 😂
@@Chugg.Norris are you 12 years old or just the mental equivalent?
@@Chugg.Norris I'd love a trophy maybe you could present it to me in person and make it that much more special 😉
The crowd was the loudest during johns match. It was insane, my ears were popping and I lost my voice. Michael todds match was second in terms of hype. Fantastic day this was. Will always remember it fondly
Bird flies, fish swims, John Brzenk armwrestles
And Leonidas is awesome too! He still showed a great effort, he has a bright future
Bird flies just like John's elbow.
Yeah everyone is ignoring that lol, all Americans were angry when genadi dis that against devon but no one is calling it out now? Why ? Is it differwnt when a MUrican does that? @@JlACb
yep, he is a big dog, he needs to work on the flat press defense though
@@Mayank_11111Genadi elbow foul in losing position. John did a slight bump going for the pin. Completely different.
@@Mayank_11111
It wouldnt have mattered at all, in both cases
Can you picture yourself at 60 years old armwrestling a 25 year old guy ? And this guy being Arkona ?! Brzenk is a monster
I see that most people are congratulating John on his victory. I acknowledge that he is already the greatest arm wrestler of all time, but Leonidas is also deserving of recognition. He is a rising talent. We have to give him a lot of credit! I am quite amazed with him already!
dude we have to give him credit? he got a match agains brzenk i dont think he needs more credit XD
Пусть дальше качает мышцы и потеет от фармакологии 😂
Best ever is denis ciplenkov and levan 💪🏻👊🏻🇷🇺
@@GoranJovic-f2f have they been at that level for more than 5 years? Either of them?
@@geuros 100 tome stronger of usa steroid pusy
John is just unbelievable. Beating people with twice the arm size at 60y old. He is and will be forever the goat of armwrestling.
Three times !
2024 and you still haven't understood that arm circumference never plays a major role. And age also remains a numerical issue for many. Some never learn.
@@Che.Sem1 it dont matter untill some point. At some point strenght will ovecome technique. Thats why he lost the Alex voevoda. He just powerd tru john. Same goes for levan. Same for levan no technique can whitstand so mutch power thats why Devon lost. He is much beter at technique but levan is just to strong. So yea it matters. Leonidas is armwrestling for about a year now. He will become alot beter if he practice more. Or do You really think john can hold levan. Age is a problem for everyone its not just a number. John is not as strong and lost endurance aswell compared to prime john.
@@philipsmeets5660 You are ignoring the core aspect in your current explanations. Of course, the greater force will win out at some point if the technique is mastered. However, it was about your certain statement about the larger arm circumference of others compared to Brzenk. And that was nonsense, as has long been scientifically proven. As far as age is concerned, it is always an individual matter and depends on the sport. It can't be linked to age. For many things, full performance can even be maintained up to around 80 with today's physical maintenance options and level of knowledge. Anyone interested needs to read more about this subject in order to gain a really profound overview.
@@Che.Sem1 man you are talking shit. Show me an 80y old who can compete against a 20 or 30 or 40 year old. Nobody said you cant be strong at 80 but you will never in your life be as strong as when you where 28 to maybe 40. That is a biological fact. Most atheletes quit around 40 or go do masters or another part of there sport but they cant compete against the younger people. Armwrestling is just different because it involves alot of technique and its not all about strenght. When it comes down to armsize 99% of the time the bigger arm is the stronger arm. Look at Brian shaw, Eddy hall , hafthor, all these strongman have verry verry big arms. Bigger then any bodybuilder they lack technique for armwrestling but no armwrestler will outlift them. Size matters alot in any sport even in armwrestling. Why do you think levan is unbeatable atm ? He hass the most power by far he aslo got technique but there is no amount of technique that will over come that much power.If you really think size dont matter in these cases you have no clue.
I think I will remember this match for the rest of my life, it really defines John's fighting spirit. He looks so tiny next to Leonidas, but size isn't the most prominant factor in the equation when you are the GREATEST ARM WRESTER OF ALL TIME. I think at 10:00 in the first round when Leonidas took John's wrist from him the room got quiet as the crowd realized that John was in big trouble and probably over, but unexpectedly John suddenly stood tall and transitioned into a press and dropped Leonidas while the room exploded. I had to re-watch that a few times. And John was just getting started!
To see John, at this stage of his life, still being able to compete, at the high level, is unbelievable. This man is the goat of armwrestling, no question about it.
14:09 one of my favorite moments of the match when John transitioned to the hook you see the Ref Hristo crack a smile seeing John do that. We’re all fans of the GOAT, I’m so happy I was able to witness it live through the ppv. I felt every emotion like I was part of the crowd. Please do more USA events, the crowd cheering plays a huge part in where this sport goes.
I hadn't noticed that.. thanks:)
Hristo is always smiling when he refs John's matches. You can go back like 15 years, and it's a reoccurring thing.
Good perception.
John is a legend, he's an example for all of us. Just remeber yours grand father or neighbours in their 60's and now look at John how he looks and how strong he is in he's 60's. Pure motivation.
The perfect storm, JOHN BRZENK!!!
Cherish the moment of the G.O.A.T. We may never see as great of a performance from him again. His heart and will to win was of Historic levels. He needs lots of time to recover from that match. But he never ceases to amaze us all.
John Brzenk is the incarnation of grace, how to win, how to lose, how to live armwrestling with grace. Regarding armwrestling, it just seems as he has been touched by a higher power, just to embody this wonderful sport and to inspire others.
Thanks GOAT!!
Beautifully said
I remember him saying that he felt armwrestling was his calling. An I told someone recently that his manner has most likely had a positive influence on 1000s of young men, who have watched him pull. He is a great role model in my opinion.
Jesus. Brzenk left it ALL on the table. I thought he was going to do a "Levan" and go for the oxygen. What a fucking STUD!
I have been watching this since the video got released. It´s been over a week and I still can´t stop. Absolute G-O-A-T!!!
Greatest ArmWrestler Of All time John Brzenk ❤
John is the greatest story in sports and it's a shame it doesn't get the coverage it deserves. Better than what LeBron James is doing at 40 or anyone else in sports at an advanced age. This man is 60! He crushed this young stud. Amazing
John is so well respected and looked up to this is such a honor to watch this man after 45 years of pulling and still winning it's unbelievable go baby go breaking all records
The greatest athletic achievement ever. 45 years at a world class level. No other athlete in any sport can do that. John is the GOAT. I want another documentary about him. Everyone that follows sports should know John Brzenk's name. Also, arm wrestling should be in the Olympics.
Yeah, definitely, it should be in the Olympics.
The exciting thing is, we are watching that documentary, uncut and in real time! 🥳 Such a privilege.
God if anybody tries to argue this man isn't the GOAT you're absolutely out of your mind. Side note Travis and Devon commentating together is amazing lol
Sport specific. In terms of strategy. Follow the laws in which you live. When in Rome!
Depends on what you say greatest means. Because I’m terms of best it’s 1. Levan 2. Devon
@@jacobvanderhooft2188 OG, GOAT, that's what he means, John is the messiah of arm wrestling, then Devon, can't call Levan a GOAT just yet as he's still years from Devon and John in terms of historical impact. Levan's the strongest arm wrestler there's ever been though, if he can keep up his record of absolute domination, he'll earn goat status.
@@AnzunaiExactly this.
@@Anzunai so you’re trying to say most influential, but that’s Devon, and best is Levan
John continues to amaze me, even at 60 yrs of age he is the absolute G.O.A.T.
Pull 1: 07:10
Pull 2: 09:12
Pull 3: 13:10
Pull 4: 17:20
Uncount elbow fouls
7:37
9:39
9:49
9:54
there are more but anyway
To still be able to watch John at this age in time is just a huge honor
No one has his level of experience and I swear I think he's stronger now than during the peak of his career.
I’ve been watching arm wrestling since arms wars in like 13-14 and I will tell you John is the goat… I’ve never seen a man with such smooth transitions like he has.. to come back with ease in those loosing positions is incredible!!
Leonidas can beat John in every psychical movement but still he can not beat him in Armwrestling. Thats the beauty of this sport.
in one year wins leonidas, he was better and better
@@Metalogic85 john 60yrs
@@Metalogic85 Leonidas is 35 years younger, 25kgs heavier and juiced to the gills...
@@mariusgate3030 but he is a neebie, but he can be the best, he has the strenght and talent
Soo true
9:34 so many techniques by John. impeccable transitions
I'm back watching this one again because it was amazing! Thanks to both arm wrestlers for an incredible match ❤❤❤
John is something else. To HOLD leonidas for that long 3 inches over the pad and bring it back all 3 times....his experience and 45 years of old man strength won him that. Incredible pulling.
Nothing short of amazing!
As guy now in my early 50's.... well aware of the strength difference I have now in comparison of my 20's and 30's, it literally Blows my mind that at 60 yrs old.... the GOAT can still do this against Beasts like Leonidas. Really makes you realize just how powerful John would've been in his 20's. And WHY he was so dominant. 💪💪👏👏👏
good point
I will forever remember watching this in person , in orlando. It was the greatest match I have ever seen. John is just simply amazing and that is why there will be no other like him. He is by far and wide the GREATEST ARMWRESTLER EVER BAR NON
The GOAT proves he still has more left in the tank! 💪💪
Коза???
@@Dima-ve7dl Greatest Of All Time
This proves that if John was in his prime right now he would have obliterated current heavyweights like ermes, vitaly, Irakali etc and only levan would have posed any challenge whatsoever to John.
@Jake13623 nope
@@patrickdan9274 100%
Experience matters alot.. still john still strong tho
elbow fauls matters))
@@ДенисТимків-ж5щ 7:37
He would have won anyway.@@ДенисТимків-ж5щ
Old man strength 👍
@@ДенисТимків-ж5щ idiot? I guess you are
Always and Day by Day match after match John brznek prove that he is the emperor of this sport..
Big respect mr John ❤❤💪
I thought for sure Leonidas would just overpower John. I guess this is why John's the GOAT.
Как можно было быть уверенным что Леонид выиграет Джона, 😂 ты вообще шаришь в армлеснинге, Джон всю жизнь этим занимаеться опыт большой, + ещё силы есть
@@Ivan-g5p8s it was a cheated match to give john some credit since he is 60 y old now...
@@onoff101how is it a cheated match? Because John isn’t pulling a world champion? That’s all John’s been doing for the past 10 supermatches is pulling world champions.
@@onoff101that’s pissing on leonidas’s efforts & credentials , on paper , he should have been able to beat John , but the table ain’t paper.
Джон это легенда, таких не было, нет и возможно больше не будет!!!💪❤
Wow, John is just so inspirational. Without a doubt the GOAT of Armwrestling.
I really do miss those humble and honest Moments in sports. Wow the utmost Respect for the Opponent was shown here.
John at 60 - oh my what a guy and what an Inspiration 🥇
What a match. Wow! Congrats to both John & Leonidas!
What a gentleman John is …the Goat …..Devon if your watching this ,take note ,notice John does not spit on stage or swear or fall about on stage like in your match ,Johns a class act ..well done John ..love from Gran Canaria Spain ❤❤
Engin was like there's already videos of this going around and it's such an inspiration to see John that I might as well put the match on the channel at this point early
I was going to comment the same hahaha
There's nobody in the AW community likely buying EvW14 on coresports retrospectively a week later. He may as well gather the revenue from YT.
One of the greatest moments of my life, behind that table camera. I’ll never forget this. ❤ Ever.
Oh..you make awesome videos !
@@karunak5983 Thank you!! 🫡❤️
Make Your video this fight bro. Please.
Make Your video this fight bro.
@@eduardoiramain4879 I didn’t record. Just a camera for the live feed. Sorry.
Hate seeing John get old,been a fan for 25 years
Glad to see you still pullin after all these years,the absolute best there will ever be,thank you john for everything 💪
sheer goosebumps, hearing Travis shouting his lungs out ! lol. Love Travis's commentary.
well that's his hero right there
Unfortunately they cut out Travis’s scream at the end because of the music. That part was epic.
Ok. Anyone doubting John as the GOAT should see how he dealt with one of the physically strongest men in arm-wrestling. All those transitions 😮
Devon the goat, the champ , the pronator ,the entertainer, the pro trash talker ,the beast of all time
@@literatureliterature2787your goat idolize john
@@literatureliterature2787 you’re crazy dude, what John did in his prime would be similar to schoolboy beating Levan today.
@@literatureliterature2787ahhahaha stupid It's not even close
@@literatureliterature2787 so you only like devon because he trash talks you must go watch wwe if you want trash talk
Well.. The storm has strikes. John is impressive at his age. Absolutely a living legend!
Не зря его называют профессором,с такого положения выйграть,он реально гений армреслинга,в свои года конкурировать с молодыми,просто нет слов,живая легенда👍
Поддерживаю! Величайший в арме!
John is a legend it's crazy how at 60 years old he can still give a lesson to the new armwrestlers. As he did with Cyplenkov in 2008 I hope that this defeat pushes Leonidas to train more specifically and become one of the best one day.
Как видим какой бы ты ни был накачан как булочка огромный вес ироки там метр и как шкаф мало что дают, опыт правильно тренировки и только опыт...
Ist Not Training That pushes Leonidas
John actually taught me armwrestling. I met him at a Walmart in Illinois as a teen. I retired from the sport at 51. He is indeed the GOAT. Best ever.
This was incredible to see in person. My first time seeing any of these legends and my first EvW, drove from Michigan to see it lol.
And I see John Brzenk is still the greatest of all time
I cannot overstate how loud the crowd was
Also from Michigan and my old man has a house in Fort myers FL if I wasn't on probation and not allowed to leave the state at the moment I woulda been there with you man!!
Супер легенда Брзенк, в 60 лет такое вытворять. Завалил такого сильного бычка. Считаю Брзенка лицом армрестлинга всего времени сколько существует армрестлинг
"I murdered such a strong bull" is google's translation of part of what you wrote. :O
@@stadensmuseumforkunst6555 Are you want to understand the sence of that part of the text?
@@NiksonHD Yes
@@stadensmuseumforkunst6555 The sense of written is that young man is strong like a bull, but John nevertheless have take a victory.
holy cow... goosebumps from head to toe.
what a fight
John is an absolute INSPIRATION. The man is 60! Freakin 60! And he's beating guys who are less than half his age and stronger in almost every metric, it's insane to even think about it but here we are 🥲🥲🥲
Джон Брзенк! Легенда! Классика! Аплодирую стоя! Невероятный атлет 👏💪💪💪
18:27 What was that?!! He's like he woke up and chose violence!!
That was epic
Prime John Brzenk Came Back For A Few Seconds.
travis comentary and excitement is what makes this video so emotional and exceptional, the love and admiration travis has for john is something else
Мужик!!! В такие годы такая выдержка) ну опыт конечно, как говорится не пропьёшь. Великий
The crowd was unbelievable. I lost it when John won!
Spoilers man come on!
@@goose33 bro you’re looking through the comments. Can’t you already tell that he won haha.
@@QuietToproll 😆
Phenomenal DRIVE and an absolute WARRIOR. Amazing win John!! 🐐
Habe ich richtig gehört, John ist 60 JAHRE alt? Das macht seinen Legenden Status nur noch beeindruckender was für ein Mann!
Yep, ist 60 geworden letzten Monat
@@Lagia7 bin vor 3 Monaten 39 geworden und kann keine 100 Meter mehr laufen am Stück Krankheiten machen einen auf der einen Art fertig auf der anderen demütig Zum Leben aber schon Die Gänsehaut reicht mir wenn er los legt um mich lebendig zu fühlen.
Danke John 🫶
Und Respekt an leonidas aber bitte bleib bei deinen Wurzeln und das ist nunmal Gewichte stemmen wie kaum ein 2ter
@@PEACEFULL-SMOKERhope you recover soon. Praying for you🙏🏼
@@RogerCanda ty my friend 🫶
What the helllllllll!!!!!! How did he throw out a press from that position! That's utterly insane!!!
He literally bled him out with the top roll, and that takes power to hold on for so long than maneuver into a flop press!
Best match I've seen John in, in a long time. 60 years old! Incredible. So much more professionally behaved then Devon. Does it with class.
Match of the night. Best event ever.
I’ve never seen John loose his hand like that😮
leonidas has a solid hand and wrist. watch his match against school boy he took that wrist easily
He was just very lost what to do with it, when he got it 😅
@@vhff-y5pi know leonidas wrist was stronger but i think john was smarter this time on the table he used flop press to take leonidas down thats why john is the goat and leonidas is nice and humble to respect to both
@@vhff-y5p yes but prime John took Leónidas wrist easy.
Leonidas hat in Deutschland einfach zu schwache Gegner zum üben.😅
I've been watching John my entire life. What an incredible show. The GOAT.
One of the Craziest matches i have seen. I have been watching John for more than 20 years and he never ceases to surprise me.
Omg what a fight, brzenk still have power, respect
The GOAT has displayed it in a 3-0 fashion. Simply amazing!
Our goat, John brzenk at 60 still kicking ass, What a legend
Что он творит...вот тебе ветеран...Брезенк огонь...красавчик
Absolutely amazing! brzenk is a living legend! Greetings from Brazil!
Kopfhoch Leo du hattest ihn schon, du wusstest nur nicht wohin mit ihm.
Er ist eine Legende mit viel Erfahrung, du hast dich besser geschlagen als viele erwartet hatten
leon hätte den sideprusher machen sollen aber ja leider war trotzdem ein mega match
Ich dachte, Leonidas hätte eine echte Siegchance, weil John in vier seiner letzten fünf Spiele große Probleme hatte. Ich dachte, das Alter würde John endlich einholen. Wenn man sich dieses Spiel ansieht, sieht es so aus, als wären es nur Verletzungen gewesen, die John zu kämpfen hatten, und jetzt ist er gesund und wieder da, wo er im Jahr 2022 war.
Leo ist gerade mal am Anfang einer Karriere. Also alles gut. An Niederlagen baut man sich auf. John mit 60 ..einfach irre :D
@@EmmanuelMesaSupporter Leonidas hat das super gemacht, er ist noch am anfang seiner karriere im armwrestling und hat gleich den besten armwrestler ever abbekommen. john ist vielleicht nicht mehr auf dem höhepunkt seiner Leistung, aber er hat ja schon immer bei den Superheavyweights mitgemacht und kennt deswegen die stärke die ein Leonidas bringt und wie er damit umzugehen hat. war alles in allem ein tolles match und leonidas ist ein toller typ, respektvoll und zielgerichtet. Bin gespannt wie er in ein paar jahren dasteht!
@@manuelm.99 Stimme voll und ganz zu! John würde nie wieder zu Höchstform zurückkehren, nachdem er mit 55 aus dem Ruhestand ausschied. Aber zumindest kämpfte er bis letztes Jahr noch um Titel. Es sieht so aus, als ob John wieder in dieser Form ist und Leonidas sollte stolz sein, dass er es genauso gut gemacht hat wie er
For John at the age of 60, getting the win over a young beast like Leonidas was incredible. So many people were writing John off. He showed once again why he's the goat. Amazing performance and mastery of arm wrestling. 🐐 So happy to see John take the victory.
What a match, Incredible technique and table IQ!! GOAT Brzenk!!
I mean, he is 60... and these incredible young studs with new age vitamins still can't handle him. It's amazing to see... Like a 10 year old Lion King that refuses to lose his pride to the new young buck that comes around to try.
It's called "Experience " through out his journey it became a craft .. Well done jb ...
Imagine with all the training, extreme pancake intake... and a 60 year old beats ya convincingly. Priorities should be reassessed.
7:37 9:39 9:49 9:54 and on and on
John is such a GOAT! Damn I love watching this guy work. He's so calm and calculated. He's just really experienced and smart about when he makes his move. His pronation is so incredibly strong too. Always fun seeing this 60 yr old beast take on the new guys.
Thank you for all your years of strength and determination. Your discipline your attitude your honesty and humbleness. Thank you John!
Дядя Джон как всегда на высоте, при любом исходе это Человек всегда ведёт себя достойно... Это легенда Арм рестлинга, дай Боже ему здоровья❤
Да как такое может быть, чтобы в 60 лет бороть молодых и сильных? Джон - легенда!
Scientists need to take his cells samples who knows he’s not 100% human😂
alot elbow fouls and ref was blind for it. thats how you can win
I love John Brzenk with all my heart, he is my idol from the seventies when he starred in the movie Silver Stallone where he flashed ❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️💪💪💪
WOW, John showed how experience and skill beats power. Perfect performance.
Well, that single match just showed how experience matters... John just showed all types of armwresting! He really is amazing! And at 60!!?? UNREAL!
Of course John has immensely strong wrists and hands but that was a MASTER CLASS of technical skill and acumen. Arkona is a beast.