FINAL RESULTS:
Devon Larratt 4 : 2 Robert Stakston
https://www.facebook.com/917183581697309/videos/1606975939384733/
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LIVE: Devon Larratt vs. Robert Stakston at VIKING ARMS 2018
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3 VIDEOS: Devon Larratt vs. Robert Stakston at VIKING ARMS 2018
INFO ABOUT THE VIKING ARMS 2018 TOURNAMENT IS POSTED BELOW THE VIDEOS, SCROLL DOWN.
UPDATE: I ADDED THE LIVE STREAM HERE – FIRST WINDOW
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Source: Viking Arms
viking arms 2018 devon larratt vs robert stakston
8 days till Robert’s education
Source: Devon Larratt
https://www.facebook.com/devon.larratt.5/videos/821687884669945/
Viking Arms – facebook: ” Lars Rørbakken will be back as well! As referee and to answer all kind of training / nutrition questions, this guy know’s it all! He is multiple champ in armwrestling !😃 Come to vikingarms and test the strenght of this giant 💪👊 ”
Viking Arms – facebook: ” The doors are opening at 11:00 Sathurday. The Tournement starts 11:15 Follow the Viking music, and be ready for WAR ! ”
More info on ► Viking Arms – facebook page.
Fefor Høifjellshotell website ► www.fefor.no
VIDEO: Devon Larratt Highlights from 2017
DEVON LARRAT Highlights 2017
POLL: The first rule of Freedom Armwrestling: 1. THERE ARE NO RULES, VIDEO
When I first watched this video my first reaction was: WTF I’m watching here ? What is this, is this still armwrestling, or is it dancing around the table ? I’m confused. 😕
Then I kept watching but it was like watching a car crash… I was expecting to see a broken arm, I started to feel pain in my left arm.
Then I had to watch it again and again, I have to say it was entertaining in a weird way. I started to understand why freak shows were / are so popular: you can’t take your eyes off it. 🙂
In the same time, I had MANY mixed feelings about this.
Therefore, I made a POLL in which I wrote down many different thoughts that came to my mind, and I hope to see which of this thoughts get the most votes.
You can choose many (even all) the options in the poll. The video is below the poll. in case you didn’t watch it or want to watch it again.
PS: I made several articles about freedom armwrestling, I know there are rules, you can actually read them here.
► Brenden Lemmon Mulvihill vs. Devon Larratt ◄
https://www.facebook.com/brenden.mulvihill/videos/1520758401343273/
Source: Brenden Lemmon Mulvihill
POLL: CAN WAL COME BACK ? VIDEO
After what happened this year with WAL (UPDATE: WAL 2017 Championship UnCancelled, Comments, VIDEO), many armwrestlers were upset.
PLEASE ANSWER THE POLL AND SCROLL DOWN TO WATCH THE VIDEO.
Below the Poll you can read some facebook comments made by Devon Larratt, Matt Mask, Michael Todd and many other armwrestlers about WAL comeback.
You can choose multiple answers in the poll.
Devon Larratt – facebook: I’m pretty sure its gonna be bigger than ever..
Dan Hickey: I hope so. I liked the WAL im really hoping for a comeback
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Devon Larratt: just remember Chris i don’t think you personally ever got fooled.. 2 ask anyone who has personal interactions with Steve – this guy never ever fooled any of us.. maybe made some decisions that we weren’t 100% happy with, but never were we fooled. don’t go off the banter on social media. talk to anyone who knew Steve, i personally will be very surprised if people knock his integrity.
Chris Gobby: I ll knock his integrity all day. He pulled the plug on an event to which many already booked flights & rooms too. Honourable men don’t do this
Devon Larratt: believe me – i was there.. along with a whole bunch of others who believed in a dream that we were working toward. I can’t name a pro league that doesnt have a strike or two.. thats what happens when you go to bat.. you may strike out. WAL was the biggest batter for our professional side of the house we have ever had.. and i think it is not done.
Herman Stevens II: I’ll knock his integrity based on my personal interaction with him. The attempt to fool me is as bad as actually fooling me. It’s insulting.
Chris Gobby: Herman Stevens II. It’s like we are the exact SAME person. Except you’re black and way more successful in all walks of life.
Herman Stevens II: Doppelgänger?
Chris Gobby: I don’t speak East German
Emilios Zahos: World Armwrestling Laugh
Ryan Johnston: Would be nice if those of us that qualified for the finals last year and went get a pass this year for whatever qualifier they come up with, if they come back. I’m sure most of us would be back on board if we didn’t have to do all that again.
Joseph W Drellack: I never pulled WAL, but enough of my teammates did….I am offended on behalf of them 🤪
Ryan Johnston: I pulled and went to all the WAL events I could. Hate the rules and set up, but by far the best events I have been to. You will never see that level of talent at an event at the same time again if WAL folds.
Joseph W Drellack: WAL has folded…..if they show their face again, it will be a comeback.
Joseph W Drellack: I went to one event, had a great time, but would NEVER pull their events. I do not sign on their dotted line. I was also questioned very weirdly about me filming their events, messaged by their “people” to tell me to take certain video(s) down….they NEVER shared ANY of my footage from North Regional…..in other words, they hated me, and I hated them. I was there for the pullers, not their logo or brand.
Avi Bench Whoever goes back to wal without any proper compensation has the balls the size of a liberal clinton follower
Mike Ayello: My balls are tiny for other reasons
Tom Nelson: WAL CHAMP OR DIE TRYING
Shawn Lattimer: I’ll still pull there if they get their shit together.
Dave DePew: You know who always has their shit together, never backs out of their commitments, and consistently delivers quality competitions? Bill Collins and the Collins family.
Devon Larratt: Bill is a great guy
Neil Pickup: Bill Collins is a Top Bloke.
Matt Mask: I can’t wait. If and when WAL comes back which will be soon. I will be there to support it 100%. My best memories in this sport was with them and hope to create even more better ones.
Matt Mask: For once I may actually have to agree with Tom Nelson on this one. WAL champ or die trying 😉
Michael Todd: Apparently you are going to use this a lot from now on?? ^^^
I would to have you here to go through a few of these with me,
EXCRUCIATING!!!
Devon Larratt: haha i love it. you are gonna win buddy. i watched that whole vid. you are an animal buddy. you are gonna get that world title.
Michael Todd: Devon Larratt, thx for the support! The workouts I completed this week were 50lbs heavier than the exact same workouts I did my last week before WAL finals & I still have 4 more weeks to get stronger!! 👍😜💪
WAL 2017 FINALS HIGHLIGHTS
Source: Toprollking Production
See ► RESULTS: WAL 2017 CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
Devon Larratt’s answer to why he refused to fight Denis Cyplenkov
After I made this article POLL: Why Devon Larratt refused to fight Denis Cyplenkov, Devon was kind enough to answer in the comment section from that article. I updated that article with his comment, but I also had to make a new article, because many people usually don’t revisit the same article.
Devon Larratt: ” Let me tell you.. I love armwrestling.. I stated I want to pull Denis. This is true. I did call him out, also true, but nothing new. I will tell u I have received several offers to pull Denis, yes – pal made me a very nice offer, which yes I did refuse. Believe me when I tell you there are much bigger things coming for the sport of armwrestling. I am now 42 years old.. I am not just a competitor anymore.. I have been involved with every major organization that has come through the sport in my 25 years in the sport. I have seen so many great ideas. I am working hard to put them all together..for all of us. Believe me when I tell you this match will happen. Believe me when I tell you it will happen when I have accomplished what I am trying to achieve. Have faith brother and sister athletes that our sport will continue to grow.. I will pull Denis in the right way so that it does the most it can. There is another level of connection approaching in our sport. ”
POLL: Why Devon Larratt refused to fight Denis Cyplenkov
UPDATE: Devon Larratt’s answer from the comment section: ” Let me tell you.. I love armwrestling.. I stated I want to pull Denis. This is true. I did call him out, also true, but nothing new. I will tell u I have received several offers to pull Denis, yes – pal made me a very nice offer, which yes I did refuse. Believe me when I tell you there are much bigger things coming for the sport of armwrestling. I am now 42 years old.. I am not just a competitor anymore.. I have been involved with every major organization that has come through the sport in my 25 years in the sport. I have seen so many great ideas. I am working hard to put them all together..for all of us. Believe me when I tell you this match will happen. Believe me when I tell you it will happen when I have accomplished what I am trying to achieve. Have faith brother and sister athletes that our sport will continue to grow.. I will pull Denis in the right way so that it does the most it can. There is another level of connection approaching in our sport. ”
PLEASE READ ALL WHAT I WROTE AND AFTER THAT ANSWER THE POLL.
I like Devon Larratt, he proved that he is not interested only in the money when he is very sure of his victory (See ► VIDEOS: Devon Larratt vs. Big Frank Budelewski 2017).
What I don’t like is when Devon is provoking Denis Cyplenkov like: let’s do this, I really want this to happen, and later he refuses the match because he didn’t agree with the money offered.
If what Igor Mazurenko wrote one week ago is true, Denis was satisfied with the amount offered, but if Mazurenko paid Devon Larratt as much as he wanted, it would have been half of the total budget for awards. If this is not the truth, Devon Larratt has a different story, I will update this article with his side of the story.
In the INTERVIEW: Devon Larratt about Denis Cyplenkov, July 2017, at 25:49, Devon Larratt said that they made some offers in 2013 to Denis Cyplenkov for $50000, $10000 and that it was good enough financial incentive. What Devon forgot to mention in that interview was that the $50,000 offer was actually a wager / a bet.
It wasn’t a normal offer, Denis or any other opponent would have had to WAGER the $50,000 as well… I know this for sure because I made this article back then: Devon Larratt vs. X – 50 000 USD – World Bar Arm Wrestling Championships │24 August 2013, Las Vegas.
And even more important, the 50000 $ for the wager was offered by Marvin Alex Cohen on Devon side. Let’s just say that this guy Marvin Alex Cohen is very much “loved” by the entire armwrestling community now because of this UPDATED: World Bar Arm Wrestling Championships IS CANCELLED !
Devon Larratt also didn’t mention in that interview that he publicly apologized to Denis Cyplenkov on 21 August 2013, after he found out that the 50,000 $ wager / bet was actually a scam from Marvin Alex Cohen.
Devon Larratt – 21 August 2013: ” It looks as though the Vegas event is falling through. I wanted to publicly apologize to anyone who considered taking me up on the wager, especially Denis Cyplenkov who i made proposals to directly. Under the current light i would have to believe that this match also would never have happened. It was never my intention to be involved in anything shady, or to hurt Denis or anyone who would have taken the challenge . I was naive to believes the claims that were made to me, when all the warning signs were there. Many reputable people spoke up early, and i continued to promote the validity of the event by publicly issuing the challenges that came my way. For this i am sorry.I have purchased a non – refundable ticket to Vegas. Sooo i am there anyways. UAL – you guys are awesome. I have seen what you do with 3 days notice before, and if anything is goin down i will be there.. otherwise i will armwrestle for hot dogs and mustard on the strip.. “
Like I said before, I like Devon Larratt and maybe I would do the same as him If I were in his shoes, but sometimes I have the feeling that he is trying to manipulate the public opinion, he has a way of deforming the truth to his advantage.
VIDEOS: Devon Larratt vs. Big Frank Budelewski 2017
Scroll down to watch all the videos and see the photos.
I have to say this: only the first 2 matches looked like they could be real… The 3rd match looked like Devon Larratt made it like this just for entertainment purposes, he was playing with his wrist, this is just my opinion… Anyway it was fun to watch and most important the money went to a very good cause – helping the children with no legs.
Frank X Budelewski – facebook: ” This tag was made months ago. the @buffalofitnessexpo kept it for me. Instantly brought to tears because Rich was going to suprise me. He believed in this match and in me. Now that its over? i dont think anyone expected me to win. Even a round. yet Devon Larratt admits with the first hit he pulled out. It was in losing position causing a loss. The next two were not what people expected. OF COURSE doubt continues. I knew it would be there if I did well. They can believe what they want thats ok. i gained respect from Devon and Marcio Barboza who both now want to assist in my progression since I was more than expected. certainly not a world champ but never claimed to be. i helped kids and got respect from those who matter most and offering of help from more of the best in the sport. I broke my finger in the match lol cant fake that. The technique and endurance I still need. But im trying. i wanted to help the sport of armwrestling and i can now call it my sport as well. i dedicated today to Rich who’wanted to unite factions of the industry and today was a step toward doing so. i love you brother. Thank u for being my strength today ”
Source: Buffalo Fitness Expo Podcast
Frank X Budelewski – facebook: ” I know people have been waiting for lol or dreading ANOTHER post from me lol but let me just say… When you are forced to or agree to fight someone? you arent going to have tea and make snow angels together. you build animosity toward eachother and come out swingin. and thats exactly what Devon Larratt and I did on Sept 9th. For around 8 weeks we hated eachother so we could deliver love to children who needed it. Through forced hate? each of our fans turned and attacked on the other. lol maybe I got a bit more lol. but what it did was force investigation. each side wanted to know who the other was. And as a benefit, the armwrestling community got attention from media, sponsors etc. We in bodybuilding need protein, joint support etc. but not even CLOSE to how much armwrestlers do! Supplement companies wake up!! untapped demographic and athletes with magical strength. People who dont know the sport? learn. I have done many things in my life. NONE more technical. If you are a combat OR technician fan, educate yourself on youtube. Follow the Larratts, Travis Bagent, Mike Ayello, Bart Wood, Dave Chaffee, Craig Tullier. Craig Soubliere Matt ‘Chop’ Bertrand Marcio Barboza, Bill Logsdon, Chance Shaw, Michael Todd… My god I could go on forever. Watch their match and compilation videos. I gave you a SAMPLE of what the sport is. But im a baby. entry level pro with power. Lacking experience, technique and endurance. BUT i know what i need to do. I have had a reawakening. Rich Piana loved the sport and what I was doing. He couldnt’wait to do a video and promote it but never got to. I worked my ass off for this and im just getting started. They say I shocked the world. I think I just showed where my heart and respect was. thank u marcio and mike for coming 7-8 hr to be here for me. Devon and Jodi Wood Larratt you are two of the greatest people i know. to work SO hard for this sport and to bring my kids- who love it so much- a kids table touched our hearts. To get respect from not just 1 idol, but 3? and countless writing me? means SO MUCH to me. Joe Canazzi i never would have started if not for u and that punch was working lol i just gassed. Raymond Cote? man ur belief in me meant more than u know. People i LOVE this sport and i wont stop promoting it in every way I can. Its NOT the bs u c at the table. Its the amazing people who help eachother that drew me in. Mikel Gould if not for your original message to me? i never would have gotten into the sport. You have never not believed in me and for that? U have my respect and friendship forever. The date is done. Peace and respect given and bond made. Devon is more than a champ. Hes an ambassador. Todays seminar screamed passion. He lives for the sport. I may have shocked him but i am a ways away from his level. HOWEVER- i almost feel bad for whos next because it will be a step or many steps down. This wasnt a show or one trick attraction. Im coming and now have more in my corner. Rich mean alot to me. He found me out of nowhere and believed in me. i lost rich but gained devon who has done the same. Yesterday I made not 1 brother but 3. And Many more online. Guys in the sport? get on social media and build ur pages. It is KEY to sponsorship and building your organization. Thank u to all attdeded or watched online!! you helped many children and the sport. Romer Mendez thank u for taking a chance with this and Jim Costanzo it never would have happened without you!!! ”
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VIDEO: Devon Larratt’s Freedom Armwrestling: The big debate
The video is posted below, but I wanted to wrote my opinion about Freedom Armwrestling. Please feel free to comment and leave your own thoughts about Freedom Armwrestling.
- Let’s start with the most liked comment from youtube: “Michael Todd is f***ed.“
My opinion: NO, HE IS NOT. That comment has now 20 likes only because armwrestlers don’t like Michael Todd’ style of armwrestling and they want to believe that he would not be able to apply the same style in Freedom Armwrestling. But they simply forget that in classic armwrestling the pin pads are higher than the elbow pads and Michael Todd still doesn’t touch the pin pads most of the time. I believe Michael Todd could be very good at this freedom armwrestling, if he wants to try it.
2. I believe it is interesting because I like diversity (but I wouldn’t build a table for Freedom Armwrestling), it is a new and very different form of armwrestling. And it is a good thing it is made by Devon Larratt because otherwise armwrestlers wouldn’t be open to it. See ► POLL: Your opinion on Devon Larratt’s Freedom Armwrestling
3. The fast hitters will not enjoy Freedom Armwrestling so much, because it is much harder to make a fast pin. Freedom Armwrestling will not take the title of world’s fastest sport from classic Armwrestling. 🙂
4. I believe Freedom Armwrestling gives you a sense of satisfaction, it looks like the winner is more clear, he has to be more dominant than in classic Armwrestling. I’m sure Todd Hutchings would be very good at this.
5. From what I’ve seen so far, in Freedom Armwrestling it is harder to apply some techniques from classic Armwrestling. It favors the guy with more brute force. I believe some new specific techniques for Freedom Armwrestling will appear in time.
6. If you want to become better in classic Armwrestling, I don’t think it is a good idea to start training too much for Freedom Armwrestling, because the rules are very different and it will make you do too many elbow fouls in classic Armwrestling.
The winner of Freedom Armwrestling event was Steve Morneau.
Morneau crushes – debut Freedom armwrestling event
Source: Devon Larratt
4 VIDEOS: Devon Larratt about Iain Valliere arm break, Frank Budelewski answers
Iain Valliere broke his arm with a spiral-fracture (the length of the arm) while going against Devon Larratt in 2012. Devon was armwrestling about 100 people at a fitness convention in Ottawa, raising money / charity for a children’s hospital, Iain Valliere was no. 35 or something like that.
6 Weeks after the surgery, Iain Valliere made some x-rays and the bone was well fused so he started going back to the gym and just doing some light exercises, mainly machines. Within about 3 months after the surgery his arm size was about back to normal. Read more here ► Interview with Iain Valliere
You can follow Iain Valliere on instagram ► @iainvalliere
1st video: Devon Larratt about Iain Valliere, arm breaks and bodybuilding, he also talks about Hafthor Bjornsson “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones.
2nd video: Table Talks | Iain Valliere | Grocery Costs 💸, Injuries 🤕, & More!
Bodybuilding, out of sport challenges
Source: Devon Larratt
Table Talks | Iain Valliere | Grocery Costs 💸, Injuries 🤕, & More!
Source: Muscle & Strength