Loving this series. A few more I’d like to see Loz vs Terry Z vs Mariusz Kaz vs Capes Poundstone vs Brian

@samuisi

2 жыл бұрын

Terry and Loz is a good one!

@nicolakibble

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Loz V’s Terry please ❤️

@1vootman

2 жыл бұрын

Mariusz beat Z a couple of times if I'm not mistaken.

@staygold902

2 жыл бұрын

Those are easy ones except maybe Terry and loz

@The22jabes

2 жыл бұрын

@@1vootman z only beat him twice I do believe

Zydrunas will forever be the goat. They may be tied in WSM but Z has 5 more Arnolds and 2 IFSA titles

@kamukaze1

2 жыл бұрын

Z have 8 arnolds

@possiblepilotdeviation5791

2 жыл бұрын

@@kamukaze1 That is five MORE than Brian.

@a-a-rondavis9438

2 жыл бұрын

@@possiblepilotdeviation5791 against each other though? No. He's won against Brian at the ASC, but not all 8 titles.

@wifflebat14

2 жыл бұрын

And several hundred other titles along the way!

@aidangriffiths5075

2 жыл бұрын

Won them when Brian wasn't competin

Greatest rivalry in strongman history. If not greatest rivalry in all sports. In most sports when you compare the two G.O.A.T.s you can only speculate because they didn’t compete in the same era. These two went head to head so many times and were always so close. It’s not only impressive how much they pushed each other it’s amazing how much they pushed the sport. Because of these two professional strongmen today can have careers more like Brian and less like Zydrunas and still be financially well off. I don’t care which one is your favorite they are both the GOATs.

@frankcastle1216

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Couldn't have been said better than this! 👍

@evetrescoemes3256

Жыл бұрын

It's even more insane because they both competed in the same era and the jury is STILL out on who was/is greater (if that question can even be answered!!)

@badsolja1

Сағат бұрын

not really not even close big Z have 6 years ahead of Brian When Brian was inexperienced Big z was experienced and young and when Brian become more experienced big Z was already old Two giants But Brian nowhere near the level of BigZ nor that rivalry was equal

I love that in 2009 basically the three greatest strongmen in WSM history were 1st 2nd and 3rd

@09pietram

2 жыл бұрын

That was a brilliant year, also proves Pudzianowski was indeed an incredible strongman. People often discredit him due to the WSM and Arnold split, that year coming in second with the two greatest strongman and at the end of his career proved he also is one of the greatest strongmen.

@strongmanupdates7533

2 жыл бұрын

@@09pietram it was a WSM and IFSA split, not WSM and Arnold. But yeah, you’re more or less correct with the rest.

Nice to hear Paul Pirjol mentioned. That kid was a phenom! Reminds me of other young overacheivers like Kevin Nee, Arild Haugen, etc...

Big Z as a dominant force ended with the 2016 asc win after hes injuries. But he was at the all the podiums there where from around 2002 and onward 💪 If you count total victories, records set and career span at the top of the sport there is no one close 🐏

It does seem like it could be impossible for anyone to match Z’s number of titles won. We haven’t had a repeat WSM winner since Z and Brian, and it feels like a different strongman tops the podium at each competition, even when the line ups are very similar. It’s an exciting new era

@JustBerty

2 жыл бұрын

Most guys nowadays doesn't compete for long... big Z was doing all year round competitions , haven't done a training session for a year because he was competing lol

Aaaaaah! This is gonna be good! Just a warning though - if Zydrunas doesn't come out on top, I'm falling out with you pair! 😅😅

@scottwarren4998

2 жыл бұрын

Big z leads 4-3 in h2h, 2009 to 2015. Check it up if you don't believe me.

@scottwarren4998

2 жыл бұрын

from and with 2009 to and with 2015

@VAHOSS

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottwarren4998 don't forget that Brian Shaw beat big z in 2010. Not only was he robbed of the title in 2010.....he was also robbed of his victory in the bag carry in the 2010 wsm. And Brian dominated an era that consisted of Thor, Eddie Hall, Big Z, Derek Poundstone, JF Corone, big loz, Terry Hollands, etc

@scottwarren4998

2 жыл бұрын

@@VAHOSS r u saying big z didnt win fair in 2010? hm

@youtubeconnollyfamily

2 жыл бұрын

@@scottwarren4998 no they are tied 4-4

I’ve been waiting for this one since you started the series. No huge surprises but a nice trip down memory lane.

Liz's impression of Brian 'well that's a great question' 🤣 nothing like him and exactly like him all at the same time 😂😂

@brockmeade4450

2 жыл бұрын

Excited

@getstrongby4038

2 жыл бұрын

@@brockmeade4450 sure

Count back is most certainly the better way for determining winners of ties, and I think the average person invested in the show and events will easily be able to comprehend how its done.

@jp05598

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Unfortunately for Brian he lost 2-3 points in the loading race that year that was in knee deep water in a pool! The bag was on the platform but fell off

@a5noble2

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure the real reason they do it is because its more flashy to have the person who wins the last event be the winner. Kind of anti climactic to have someone win the event then lose overall. They want the person throwing up the last stone then jumping in the air celebrating their new title... just like how Martins did this past weekend!

@caelahrens9767

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. Being consistent should be awarded, not dropping major points.

@thorthewolf8801

2 жыл бұрын

@@caelahrens9767 isnt that how countback works? Why do you disagree?

@caelahrens9767

2 жыл бұрын

@@thorthewolf8801 no count back awards the guy that does really well in some events but drops major points in others… meaning they aren’t consistent

Amazing vid as always

Amazing video! I’ve been hoping you guys would eventually do a Z and Shaw head to head. Thanks so much for the amazing content!

Long awaited. Keep bringing these videos. Can go to old school strongman too

Love the video. Would be cool to see head to head between them two on events.

Love to see a head to head between Loz and Terry Hollands.

THE ONE WE'VE REALLY BEEN WAITING FOR!!!

Great video, love to see the old Ironmind photos Randle (sic) Strossen (sic) was a true strength pioneer. Thanks as always

Really enjoyed this video guys - well done. i loved watching the rivalry between big z and big b, that era from 2010 - 2018 was the best in strongman in my opinion. i dont enjoy it anymore if im honest, the guys like big z/big b/ loz/hollands/hall and thor bought so much to the show it was really enjoyable. i would like to see geoff capes and jon paul in the next head to head please. stay safe liz and loz

Love the videos. I don't know how easy it would be to find everything on these two, but what about Svend Karlsen vs Magnus Samuelson. Two legends who competed at the same time. Or even throw in Jouko Ahola for the short time he competed against them.

Been waiting for this!

"I had the Axle world record for about a minut... then Zidrunas broke it" => You can't win an overhead if Z is is the place, even if you do a WR XD

@oceanbanana4341

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you're iron bibby lol

@cfields8507

2 жыл бұрын

@@oceanbanana4341 Z decided he didn't like Bibys lockout so now he's training to take the Log WR again. And i hate to say it, but i think he's got a shot

Really like these head to head’s! 👍🏻 - great for stats geeks! 🤓 Interestingly, I had a couple sat behind me at the Arnold’s UK show last month who I overheard asking each other what count back was after Colin mentioned it!

I Think it's gotta be Big Z on the top, as all time greatest. But Brian is still going and may close the gap a little in time. Both hugely influential in the sport and great ambassador's 👍🏼

@djordjedangubic7270

2 жыл бұрын

Lol what gap , did you even watch video BIg Z won 76 international competitions Brian 26 . Big Z is not competing anymore and Brian got out of his prime and just got hamstring injury 10 days ago .

@ourroom101

2 жыл бұрын

@@djordjedangubic7270 if Brian wins one more comp over the next two years, including the Shaw classic. That will have closed the gap a bit........... sorry if you struggled to understand my statement. Have a lovely day.

@thorthewolf8801

2 жыл бұрын

@@ourroom101 No it wont close the gap, Z has a LOT more titles. Brian is also getting old, he got lucky at wsm and won the comp in his garage.

@ourroom101

2 жыл бұрын

@@thorthewolf8801 it will by one..... ffs can't say anything positive these days without people being literal.....

@CWPWWRESTLING

2 жыл бұрын

@@thorthewolf8801 how’s that lucky?

2 Video suggestions: current top 5 UK strongmen, and 1 quality tip from Loz on what they should *do* to improve. And then current top 5 international strongmen with a piece of Loz's coaching.

It was a lot of fun watching all you guys competing in you alls hey day. I know everybody says it, but it really was different during that epic strong man era!

Z for the win obviously but Brain is a absolute legend of the sport

Great video. Let’s see a head to head with Geoff Capes and Jon Pall!

This was a really fun video guys...very cool!!! Marine Mike

Brilliant video

Good pronunciation Liz! 🇧🇷 Força Bruta means Brutal Force.

Please do more of these, although in my never to be humble opinion none will be as interesting as this one!

The comments blew up real quick for this one. Ty Liz and Loz

Need more likes. You guys put out great content

I'd love to hear about European champions and British champions head to head or competitions against the world's best. Wonderful show again please keep it going and you'll double your subscribers in 2022. Lot's of love to you both

Both Brilliant!!

You can’t argue with facts . Head to heads zydrunas wins . More major titles goes to zydrunas more world records zydrunas, and consistently zydrunas & even longer at the top of the sport in Arnold’s & worlds . Great video loz & liz

This was fun!

great vid! I think BIG LOZ VS TERRY HOLLANDS needs to be next.

19:27 that was absolutely pure gold. I *tip* my hat on that :P

Love these guys watched them all my life they made me stronger

Random video request - as we're wrapping up this season, who are your top 10 in the world right now/who would you want to see in the WSM 2022 finals, no shenanigans in the groups etc.?

Please keep these coming! Older fans appreciate something like Phil Pfister vs Magnus Samuelsson. Their careers overlapped significantly, they were similar size, had similar strengths and weaknesses, & both had a single WSM win. Offhand I would guess that Magnus had more total wins in his career, but Phil may have placed above Magnus more times than Magnus above Phil.

I agree that the Power stairs should be used more for a final event. A good real heavy power stairs is a great event!

I think i might have that podium pic you need . Im emailing it to you . Great channel

Big Z always has to be considered the one and only GOAT, but Brian Shaw is so close in second place to him that much like several competitions between the two of them they're basically tied! Both are absolutely AMAZING athletes! That deserve a lot of praise!

Awesome content Awsome athletes and people both Zydrunas and Brian Some suggestions for head2head could be Mariusz vs virastyuk Mariusz vs Zydrunas Eddie vs Thor Thor vs Brian Poundstone vs Brian Poundstone vs Zydrunas Poundstone vs mariusz Ahola vs Magnus ver Magnusson Riku kiri vs magnus ver Magnusson Magnus samuelsson vs Svend karlsen

Big Z has WON more competitions than Brian has even competed in... that's crazy to think about. I also couldn't help but notice at one point the tally was VERY lopsided in Z's favor. Only in later years did Brian start to catch up, which isn't surprising since Z was competing for 11 years before Brian even started.

Great video as always....do you have the courage to do Eddie vs Thor?

@TF-mn1wo

2 жыл бұрын

There's nothing to compare, thor has 10 major title wins and eddie only has 1 lol and that was linked to a massive controversy as well

@NSD-fp9qj

2 жыл бұрын

@ApeMan5001 big facts that no thor fanboy wants to accept

Here we gooooo

big z is the goat. Its crazy how good he was and still is. My absolut favourite and he even took time to talk to me at Manchester Airport Early morning after giants live 2018 and talked about the injury. I was flying back to Sweden. I was so happy to have seen him in the check in line and he was kind to me and my friend 😇

@nicolakibble

2 жыл бұрын

I met him at Europe’s in Leeds when he wasn’t competing and he was kind enough to take photos - my prized possession ❤️

I was usually rooting for the the folks who always came so close to taking the WSM gold and then finally won like Magnus Samuelsson, Phil Pfister, Svend Karlsen and Hafthor Bjornsson. I loved watching the greats too of course, like Shaw, Savickas, Magnusson, and Pudzianowski. The somewhat smaller guys like Jouko Ahola and Gary Taylor were pretty badass as they triumphed over the giants.

i would like to see thor vs shaw thor vs hall shaw vs hall loz vs hall love this series

Videos are amazing

Wow I sort of predicted it to have a 5-6 score difference since Big Z was already so dominant when Brian was just a rookie but I guess it sort of evened out when Big Z wasn’t in his best shape in the later years and Brian was still a top strongman

@aidangriffiths5075

2 жыл бұрын

You can look at that the other way around too. Big Z won his titles before Brian came to his best. When Brian was at his best he was unbelievable

@thorthewolf8801

2 жыл бұрын

@@aidangriffiths5075 I think you misinterpreted it, nowhere did it say that Brian won his titles after Zydrunas declined

Love Loz's fanboy laughter over Big Z!

Every time I look these things up on strongmanarchives, one thing stands out. There are 5 people who dominate the 'International wins'. BigZ, Pudzianowski, Hafthor, Brian Shaw and a guy nobody ever talks about. The only time I've ever heard you mention Radzikowski, was something about him being a cheerful, funny guy behind the scenes. He's the only other person with a 3 digit contest count and has won 22 of them. How come nobody talks about him? Is it because he always did poor on WSM?

@jimllbreakit8537

2 жыл бұрын

It’s likely he’s not in that goat conversation because the majority of his wins were in the Strongman Champions League, which became less prestigious over time to the point where I rarely see it mentioned online. They do themselves no favours by having very little social media presence and by making it difficult to watch.

@nightsyrkahcum

2 жыл бұрын

Radzikowski actually trained under Pudzianowski. At the time he had shoulders weaker only to those of Savickas (he ALMOST lifted the 228kg log)

@jimmyp7928

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimllbreakit8537 I absolutely agree with your comments on SCL - they approach self promotion and media like it's 2005. There is next to no YT coverage; if you google it all that comes up are some crappy fb vids. Seems a strange way to do business in this day and age.

@Vipinnnn17

2 ай бұрын

Yeah but he's not talked about because he didn't win any major shows if you were to go with only wins Aivars Smaukstellis has more wins than Brian shaw but he's not even close to Shaw.

Big Z has an impressive record! So does Shaw, who inspires me all the time. One of the things I love about these videos is the relationship between Big Loz and Liz! The two definitely became one.

Definitely think it needs to go back to a count back when it comes to ties. It’s more fair to the athlete’s and people can figure it out if they don’t understand it

Can we get more top 10 strongman preformances videos please. Videos one on the likes of Brian shaw, Eddie hall, and Thor would be amazing. More importantly a top 10 performance of Laurence Shahlaei. Alway enjoy your insight on the sport and would be cool to see a video on what you consider to be your best preformances.

@TF-mn1wo

2 жыл бұрын

Eddie isn't top 10 😂

@filiplofgren8023

2 жыл бұрын

@@TF-mn1wo read the comment again

@TF-mn1wo

2 жыл бұрын

@@filiplofgren8023 i think it's you that needs to read it again 😂

@seife41

2 жыл бұрын

@@TF-mn1wo are you sure?

@TF-mn1wo

2 жыл бұрын

@@seife41 ur both fkd 😂

Loz on WSM 2017: ...and Thooor was second! 😁 Liz: Don't even! 😂😂😂

Liz, your laugh is so infectious. It can brighten even the most depressing day.

Looking forward to some Brit comparisons, like Loz Vs Terry👍😁

Can we have dual #1's? I love them both.

Big Z will always be the goat of strongman.

@jsims1617

2 жыл бұрын

agree

@mladenpalenkas7750

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Brian, Biz Z, Loz, and Eddie Hall or even Terry Holland’s would be great for being official international ambassadors for WSM so they can finally have some sort of classification and order for these competitions and world records

I appreciate both so much. Brian I think didn't do some competitions he could've blown competitors away in. Thought it if no use I guess. Big Z is awesome, but Brian is still carrying the sport. I go 60-40 to Brian.

I feel like title wins should be balanced with records too. Both of these guys have set incredible records in their time, and in different lifts than one another.

2009 WSM podium had 13 titles on it!

@CWPWWRESTLING

2 жыл бұрын

Damn

I definitely think they should go back to the count back rule. Having everything decided on one stone event seem silly me. I also don't like the stone-off used in the WSM heats either.

I remember auntie liz being at the 2014 wsm final , as she's there with a camera even back then !!

I’d love to see a head to head on Thor vs Eddie!!

Do Z against Mariusz

There is a Hafthor VS Eddie video? That would be cool considering the boxing fight and all that

@thorthewolf8801

2 жыл бұрын

Eddie has one international title, Thor has a lot more, even before Eddie retired, Thor is without a doubt the winner of that comparison.

@Kimera92

2 жыл бұрын

@@thorthewolf8801 it would be cool nonetheless. Especially because many people think Eddie Hall is a superior athlete

@thorthewolf8801

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kimera92 Yeah, if you put it that way then I agree

@jimllbreakit8537

2 жыл бұрын

Probably not the most enjoyable watch for Edward, but I would watch it.

@TF-mn1wo

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kimera92 many people? You mean eddies delusional fan base? Any strongman fan knows thor has 10 major titles and eddie only has 1 which was linked to scandal anyway lol

I never understood why Brian didn't up his overhead game. He has some massive levers as shoulders. You would think that he would be in some of the 210+ kg categories such as axle clean and log lift! he does the Cyr dumbbell so well, but he is par for the course in most overhead events!

Next up Loz vs Terry!

Head to Head Idea: Magnus Samuelsson vs Svend Karlson

Here are my suggestions: Battle of the OG’s: nick best vs Mark Felix Battle of the old legends: Bill Kaz vs Magnus Battle of the greatest deadlifters: Eddie hall vs Thor vs Benedict

❤️ I loved playing along, but I didn’t need to wait for the scores to know Big Z is the ultimate GOAT 💪🏻. He will always be my favourite strongman … followed closely by Uncle Loz 😉❤️

We will prob never see a rivalry like that again. These days I feel like different guys will win each yr. everyone is just so good now lol. So awesome to see Brian still competing at a high level though.

Please do a Loz vs Terry vid…pretty please???

We need to see Zydrunas vs Pudzianowski head to head, just to see the triggering and subsequent coping in the comments.

In my oppinion: Atlas stone: Brian Yoke walk: Brian Farmers Walk: Brian Apollon axle: Big Z Log lift: Big Z Circus dumbell: Big Z Squat: Big Z Throw: Brian Truck pulls: equal, slightly Brian Deadlifts: equal, slightly Big Z Resistance: equal So it is very hard....Big Z was a little stronger static. And maybe a little balanced. Both of them was awesome.

@strongmanupdates7533

2 жыл бұрын

Circus dumbbell is either even or else goes to Brian. Big Z is the goat at log press (and also beats Brian on most overhead events) but dumbbell is a different beast.

I have always hated the emphasis on the stones. It’s honestly made me resent them to a certain degree. Jon Pall in ‘88, Magnus in 1994, and Phil Pfister in ‘06 were some of the most memorable for me and all of those were before the whole Double Points, Stone Off etc etc Stone bullshit was implemented. I think it cheapens the sport.

The two 🐐 for sure!!

If we’re talking Worlds Strongest Man, Brian shaw has 4 clear wins plus a tie with Big Z, while Big Z has 3 clear wins plus a tie with Brian Shaw

Both these men have cemented their legacy as the best in the business, but for me, big Z is the G.O.A.T without question. And after that review, I imagine he will be.....come on Liz, altogether now....Very Happy! Interesting to see how many tournaments Mariusz did also, because I think now strongman fans are more conscious of the split and a lot of the talent were performing in IFSA he gets written off too easily. Let's not forget by how many points he beat his opposition while he was the WSM. And also, if the other guys thought they could beat him. Simple, turn up and do it.

Surprised how close this actually was!

@lenisemicolon

2 жыл бұрын

Only because Z was out of his prime before Brian was, and Brian missed most of Z’s prime 😄

JPS vs Kaz vs Capes 87. bad video footage but just shows how dominant John pall was

2011- 2016 were probably the best ever years of strongman mostly because of big z & Brian Shaw! 💪

Uncle Loz- you took the words out of my mouth- I don't think the general public is that thick- bring back count back....please!

How about Terry Hollands VS Mark Felix? :)

soon thor vs eddie will be hard to avoid as a request for this format :D it would probably start a fire, but in the end it's purely factual statistic that people would have to get mad at.

@CWPWWRESTLING

2 жыл бұрын

The comments section would be pretty toxic for that one

@allylilith5605

2 жыл бұрын

@@CWPWWRESTLING it would also be interesting though, because usually people like to throw bullshit made up "facts" around, that wont really work if the comments are immediately under the video with the actual statistics

please do PUDZIANOWSKI vs SAVICKAS

I know they're both so good that neither is definitively better than the other buuuuuut my heart has to go with Z! For me, it's the fact that he broke so many records, the fact that he was such a static monster, the fact that he could have won even more WSM titles if he had competed more during the Pudzianowski era, the sheer number of titles he won, the fact that he didn't start losing to Brian until he was arguably past his prime, and the fact that he was such a dominant force at the Arnolds (which is just such a heavy and brutal competition)!

How many WRs do they have?

It is crazy to think Zydrunas always on the podium on most comps, either he wins it or not. And if he's not win he'll ended up in the 2nd mostly or 3rd place the least while others struggle so freakin hard to get the 5th or 4th place let alone the 3rd on podium xdxd. And Big Z still competing till now since his career in 1996, what a beast of longevity.

Mariusz made everyone evolve as far as speed and endurance to power, Z and Shaw pushed the sport to new highs

Love this format, I am amazed how much Liz knows about strongman!

BIGZ is the greatest strongman of all time. Brian is a great and decorated strongman than others but not at all close to Z in any aspects apart from WSM titles they both hold. BigZ has been top of his game for so many years. And the no. of titles he has in overall is just awfully great

@djordjedangubic7270

2 жыл бұрын

Titles and world records Big Z has has over 70 world records ( someone said over 80 but I could not find source for that claim ).

@adityavijaywargiya573

2 жыл бұрын

@@djordjedangubic7270 absolutely man. BigZ is phenomenal. He lost to brian later on in his career too much when he came 9-10th or even pulled out of comp. After 2016, those injuries did big damage to our GOAT and he wasn't the same after that. Still I am fucking shocked to hear that he competed in 16 comps in 2012😳😳😳. WTF man!!!