Devon Larratt and Michael Todd are two of North America's most famous arm wrestlers, and they met four times between 2008 and 2021. Devon won three, including two 6–0 shutouts, and Todd won once, 3–2, in the World Armwrestling League in 2018. Their last meeting headlined the first King of the Table event in Dubai.
This page covers all four matches, the background, a comparison and our verdict.
Head-to-head record
Devon Larratt vs. Michael Todd: Devon 3–1. Every big-event meeting between the two, oldest first.
| # | Date | Event | Venue | Match | Result | How |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 13, 2008 | Arm Wars: Deep Water | — | Left arm | Devon Larratt won | 6–0 |
| 2 | 2011 | Arm Wars: Acid Reign | — | Right arm | Devon Larratt won | 4–2 |
| 3 | 2018 | WAL 406 | — | Right arm | Michael Todd won | 3–2 |
| 4 | May 28, 2021 | King of the Table 1 | Dubai, UAE | Right arm · KOTT right-hand heavyweight title | Devon Larratt won | 6–0 |
Every match: our commentary
Arm Wars: Deep Water · Sep 13, 2008
Devon beat Todd in every round left-handed on the same night he beat John Brzenk right-handed.
Arm Wars: Acid Reign · 2011
A closer right-hand match. Todd took two rounds but Devon won 4–2.
WAL 406 · 2018
Todd's only win in the series, a 3–2 decision in the World Armwrestling League.
King of the Table 1 · May 28, 2021
The first King of the Table main event was a showcase for Devon, who won all six rounds to take the title and launched the supermatch boom that followed.
The backstory
Both men built large online followings, and their rivalry was as much about personalities as results. King of the Table 1 was built around their history and drew a big audience for the new format.
Tale of the tape
| Devon Larratt | Michael Todd | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality / born | Canadian; born April 24, 1975, Victoria, British Columbia | American |
| Height / weight | 6 ft 5 in · about 265–285 lb | — |
| Notable | WAL, KOTT and East vs West titles | Long-time WAL and supermatch competitor |
By the numbers
| Head-to-head stat | Devon Larratt | Michael Todd |
|---|---|---|
| Wins vs. each other | 3 | 1 |
| Rounds won | 18 | 7 |
| Shutouts | 2 | 0 |
How fans and critics reacted
King of the Table 1 was widely seen as the start of the modern supermatch era, and Devon's 6–0 win made him the face of it.
Our take
Devon, 3–1, with 18 rounds to 7. Todd's 2018 win was real, but it is the exception in a one-sided series.
Our view: King of the Table 1 is the match to watch for its place in the sport's history.
Our verdict: Devon Larratt.
FAQ
Who won Devon Larratt vs. Michael Todd at King of the Table 1?
Devon Larratt, 6–0, on May 28, 2021 in Dubai.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Devon Larratt. Facts verified Oct 18, 2026.