Four-time World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw recently appeared on bodybuilder Bradley Martyn’s podcast.
At 260 pounds of lean muscle mass, Martyn represents the pinnacle of bodybuilding aesthetics. Shaw, towering at 6’8″” and weighing in at a competition-ready 385 pounds, embodies the raw, overwhelming power that has made him one of the most dominant strongmen in history.
When the topic of who would prevail in an actual street fight emerged, Martyn confidently stated: “I think I get a knee.”
Shaw, surprised asks: “A knee?” Martyn confidently doubles down, saying: “I think I can pop one of those knees out,” referencing his strategy of targeting Shaw’s mobility.
Shaw then goes on to remind Martyn about their previous encounter where he had easily manhandled Martyn, even effortlessly lifting him up. He says: “You do remember that we…”
Martyn interjects by stopping him and saying: “Okay, hold on, hold on. I know what you’re talking about. Yes. That was very bad location when we did that.” Martyn gives an excuse that in their previous physical encounter, he felt restricted by space and proximity, suggesting that with proper “scramble room,” the outcome might be different.
However, Shaw wasn’t letting it slide. He questioned: “Was it the location, though?”
In his delusion, Bradley confidently replies: “Yes, but, you know… if we were out on the street, we had more space. I had more scramble room.”
Shaw, still not convinced, kept asking Martyn: “How much space do you need?”
Trying to defend his take, Martyn replies: “Like we started already together, you know. I had no scramble room. And then you pushed me up against a f**king treadmill.”
Drawing from his recent foray into MMA training, Shaw discussed how grip strength – something he’s world-renowned for – played a role. He goes on to say: “I don’t know about that. I feel like I just grabbed you.”
Shaw’s strongman background isn’t just about lifting heavy objects; it requires explosive power, endurance, and the ability to move awkwardly shaped implements under extreme fatigue. This type of training, translates more directly to real-world physical confrontations than many people realize. Shaw did not give in to Bradley Martyn’s delusion and confidence that he can take on Shaw in a street fight.
