Little is known about TOP 16, but many are willing to compete. What is the phenomenon of this project, in your opinion?

The top 16 will be an amazing competition! The best of the best competing for pride and a lot of cash!

How do you imagine TOP 16?

I know what the top 16 is all about. Igor invited me to compete in this event back in August. I agreed because I want to compete against the best in the world. And the Top 16 has the best!

Why did you agree to enter the TOP 16? Is it the novelty of it, or the mystery?

The reward outweighs any risk involved! I want to be number one in the world! End of story! Number one will be there. And i will be there to take him on!

What do you expect from entering the TOP 16?

I expect to come in as prepared as I possibly can be. I expect there will be a lot of surprises and upsets that nobody thought would happen. I expect the event to be the most incredible event ever assembled! Igor's events are second to none!

Is entering the TOP 16 distinguishing to you? A chance to advance in the world of armwrestling?

Absolutely it is! If I win and keep my elbows on the pad this time against Denis, than I will become the number one in the world! That is my main focus! But there are so many other competitors that are involved, that can not be taken lightly. It wont be an easy road to Victory.

If not TOP 16, then what?

For me , I am involved in the Game of Arms, a reality TV show that is filming now and will be airing on the AMC network in February. It's a show about the lives of the members of 5 arm wrestling teams competing to be the best. Very exciting to be a part of this.

We have published the list of potential contestants for the TOP 16. Who would you say is missing, and who should not be on it?

Hulk Hogan is the only man I see missing from this event! The entire list is awesome!

Knowing the list of the opponents – how do you think you’ll fare amongst them?

I think I will fare well! I am looking forward to pulling a healthy Devon Larratt! He was the man before he got injured! He was never beat for his spot! Him and Denis are the two I'm really looking forward to pulling.

There are a lot of rumors concerning TOP 16 floating around the Internet. What did you hear about it?

I know all the information about the Top 16. I was sent the contract info a while back and it's not my place to divulge that information. Igor will announce it when he is ready to.

Is TOP 16 going to witness the great return of A.Voyevoda? Do you think he’ll manage to stand up to the top armwrestlers?

Alexey Voevoda was awesome! I hope to pull him as well. Do I think he can compete with the best today? Not until he starts eating meat again!

TOP 16 has no weight categories, it’s a sort of an OPEN tournament. Do you think it’s a fair way to choose the strongest fighter?

Yes I feel It is fair! The best man will win.

Iza Małkowska