East vs West
Aug 1, 2026East vs West 25
SupermatchesFormat
Engin TerziPromoter
December 2026Las Vegas title-path match
East vs West events are cards of supermatches between top pullers. East vs West 25 took place on August 1, 2026.
East vs West is arm wrestling's biggest supermatch series, promoted by Engin Terzi. Instead of a tournament, each card is a set of one-on-one matches between top pullers, decided over a set number of rounds — usually best of five or seven for title matches.
East vs West crowns world champions in each weight class for both arms, and its events stream online.
Latest results
East vs West 26 — September 12, 2026, Jiaxing, China.
Devon LarrattBeat Ivan Matyushenko 4-0 (left)
3World titles decided at EvW 26
Vitaly LaletinRetained left-arm super heavyweight title at EvW 25
Dec 2026Las Vegas title-path match
East vs West 26 — September 12, 2026, Jiaxing
| Winner | Score | Loser | Arm | Class / title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devon Larratt | 4-0 | Ivan Matyushenko | Left | Heavyweight |
| Matt Mask | 4-0 | Leonidas Arkona | Right | Super heavyweight |
| Bogdan Stoica | 4-3 | Irakli Zirakashvili | Right | Middleweight world title |
| Zhao Zi Rui | 3-0 | John Brzenk | Right | Middleweight |
| Riekerd Bornman | 3-0 | Filip Larsson | Right | Super heavyweight |
| Oleg Chersakov | 4-3 | Artur Makarov | Right | Lightweight world title |
| Barbora Bajčiová | 4-0 | Marta Volkova | Right | Women's open world title |
| Rustam Babaiev | 3-0 | Eldar Bubenko | Left | Middleweight |
History & key moments
| Year | Moment |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Levan Saginashvili relinquishes the right-arm super heavyweight title |
| Aug 1, 2026 | East vs West 25, Batumi: Vitaly Laletin retains the left-arm super heavyweight title |
| Sep 12, 2026 | East vs West 26, Jiaxing: three world titles decided |
A fan's guide
Supermatches are best watched round by round: the first round often shows which puller has the stronger technique, and later rounds test endurance. Matches can be decided by fouls as well as pins.
East vs West events stream online; check the promotion's channels for the next card.
Our take
Supermatches have transformed arm wrestling's audience by giving fans clear rivalries and title fights to follow. East vs West has led that change, and its move to new markets such as China in 2026 is the next step.
The vacancy at right-arm super heavyweight is the sport's biggest story going into 2027.
What's next
A title-path match for the vacant right-arm super heavyweight title is set for Las Vegas in December 2026, with Kamil Jablonski as one participant.
Latest coverage
East vs West
Levan Saginashvili gives up East vs West super heavyweight title to recover
July 31, 2026FAQ
What is East vs West?
A supermatch arm wrestling series promoted by Engin Terzi.
Who holds the East vs West right-arm super heavyweight title?
It is vacant after Levan Saginashvili relinquished it in July 2026.
How are East vs West matches decided?
Over a set number of rounds; title matches are usually best of seven.