Heavy Hands 555 - The 2024 Handies
Jan 10, 2025
Dive into the playful chaos of the 2024 Handies as the hosts celebrate the quirks of mixed martial arts. Expect lively banter on absurd award categories, standout fighters, and entertaining highlights from the year, like Tupuria's achievements and thrilling knockouts. They humorously critique the UFC's matchmaking and judging inconsistencies while exploring the psychological pressures on champions. Amidst laughs, they also touch on fighter evolution and online drama, setting the stage for an engaging recap of MMA's wild world!
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Iconic KO
- Max Holloway's KO of Justin Gaethje is iconic due to the context surrounding it.
- The timing, careers, fight preceding it made it legendary.
Unexpected Outcome
- Chimaev's gruesome submission win, breaking Whittaker's jaw, was shocking.
- People didn't expect such a brutal and unexpected outcome.
Jujitsu in MMA
- Many sport jujitsu techniques have limited use in MMA.
- High-percentage MMA submissions are basic chokes from dominant positions.