The international armwrestling spotlight shines brightly on Zürich, Switzerland, as East vs West 20 takes center stage this weekend. Scheduled for November 1, 2025, this highly anticipated event brings together the elite of the armwrestling world for a series of thrilling supermatches that promise both drama and world-title implications.
East vs West 20 continues the tradition of pitting top athletes from “Eastern” and “Western” nations against each other, solidifying its place as a premier global armwrestling competition. The format features a diverse array of weight classes and divisions, offering opportunities for both seasoned champions and rising stars to make their mark. This edition boasts a robust lineup of at least 10 confirmed supermatches.
The headline clashes draw eyes from across the sport:
Vitaly Laletin vs Jerry Cadorette: Super Heavyweight (+115 kg), right arm — a colossal East/West showdown for global bragging rights.
Dave Chaffee vs Ibragim Sagov: Heavyweight (115 kg), right arm world title — a key battle for the division’s top spot.
Todd Hutchings vs Irakli Zirakashvili: Middleweight (95 kg), right arm world title.
Gabriela Vasconcelos vs Barbora Bajčiová: Women’s Open Weight, left arm world title, confirming the event’s inclusivity and depth of talent.
Oleg Petrenko vs Nugo Chikadze: Light Heavyweight (105 kg), right arm world title.
Oleg Zhokh vs Toms Rozits: Welterweight (85 kg), left arm world title.
Serhii Kalinichenko vs Matt Mask: Heavyweight (115 kg), left arm.
Filip Larsson vs Manuel Battaglia: Super Heavyweight (+115 kg), right arm.
Mindaugas Tarasaitis vs Danil Ustinov: Lightweight (77 kg), right arm.
David Dadikyan vs Kamil Jablonski: Super Heavyweight (+115 kg), left arm.
Fans can expect not just fierce competition but also potential drama, upsets, and the forging of new legends. These matches will influence world rankings and set the stage for future title opportunities, reflecting the ever-evolving and global nature of modern armwrestling. The event will be broadcast via pay-per-view, with interactive live discussions anticipated across armwrestling communities.
As Zürich prepares to welcome the armwrestling elite, East vs West 20 stands set to deliver one of the sport’s most comprehensive showcases, affirming its status as a flagship event uniting athletes and fans from across continents.