Heavy Hands 503 - 2,023 Handies
Jan 4, 2024
Hosts of Heavy Hands discuss the '2023 Handies' awards show commemorating the best, worst, and stupidest moments in MMA. They explore powerful emotions and the 'Submission of the Year' category. They discuss upcoming UFC fights, highlight emotional impacts of MMA fights, and analyze great MMA bouts. They debate whether a fight was the worst or the best bad fight. They react to Muhammad Usman's fight and discuss unique accidents in fights. The nominees for the laugh out loud pure entertainment fighter of the year category are discussed. They focus on fighters like Mike Britain, Elkens, Johnson, and Kamaru Usman's skill improvement. The hosts discuss their changing opinions on Valentina Shevchenko and Josh Emmett. They talk about the decline of Chris Weidman and remarkable remarks by fighters. They delve into fighter game plans and highlight worst game plans in fights. They explore the concept of 'worst brain thinking' and discuss most improved fighters and their surprising performances.
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2023 Handies Overview
- The 2023 Handies celebrate the best, worst, and most memorable moments in MMA and combat sports.
- Categories range from generic awards like Fighter of the Year to more unique awards.
Ngannou's Boxing Impact
- Francis Ngannou's successful boxing debut against Tyson Fury is a win, despite no official MMA victories in 2023.
- This likely spurred the Fury vs. Usyk fight, a significant boxing event.
Makhachev's Dominance
- Islam Makhachev's dominant wins over Alexander Volkanovski, including a rematch victory, solidify his status as a top fighter.
- His continuous improvement and expansion of his skillset make him Fighter of the Year.