Heavy Hands

When did welterweight become the new middleweight? Talking about Royval vs Kape and the rest of UFC 323 in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Rest in piss to the ephemeral sports programming network. Talking about Royval vs Kape and the rest of UFC 323 in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 13:05 Kape vs Royval 22:02 Vallejos vs Chikadze 31:06 Misc. 34:22 RIP ESPN 1:06:21 205 before Jones

The hosts rave about Petr Yan's dominant strategy against Dvalishvili, focusing on his effective jab and body kicks. They analyze his endurance and tactical scrambles, discussing what's next for him in the division. The quick injury finish in Pantoja vs. Van leads to a lively debate about anticlimactic moments. Peyton Talbott impresses with his wrestling against Cejudo, while Tatsuro Taira’s upset of Moreno raises questions about range and ground control. A thrilling look at the evolving flyweight landscape ensues.

Someday, scientists may recreate the wrestler, possibly using frog DNA. Until then, we have to appreciate the ones we have left. Moreno-Taira and more from the UFC 323 undercard on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 5:48 Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 36:15 Pantoja vs Van 57:50 Cejudo vs Talbott

Arman Tsarukyan and Kyoji Horiguchi shine as they reclaim their spots as top contenders. The discussion on Ian Garry reveals a fighter who makes opponents look average at times. Insights into Garry’s changed stance and effective takedown defense draw intrigue. A debate on control vs. damage in grappling raises questions about fighting strategy. The hosts analyze Luke Riley's impressive debut with a body-shot KO and explore potential matchups for Garry against Islam Makachev. It's an action-packed exploration of the current MMA landscape!

War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Valentina Shevchenko is the GOAT. Completely changing our tune on Bo Nickal--PLUS the return of Heavy Henka with Miguel Class--all on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS 00:00 Intro 5:07 Makhachev vs Della Maddalena 28:22 Shevchenko vs Zhang 51:13 Tsarukyan vs Hooker

Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight raises questions about his prime and tactics against Jack Della Maddalena. The hosts explore whether his wrestling will hold against a striking powerhouse. Meanwhile, they analyze the high-stakes bout between Valentina Shevchenko and Zhang Weili, debating each fighter's strengths and game plans. The discussion also touches on Leon Edwards' elite status and how Carlos Proches' style might challenge him. Uncertainty looms as they share their fight predictions.

IT'S A SHAM, I TELL YOU. A SHAM. Talking Volkov-Almeida and Murzakanov-Rakic in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 2:37 Steve Garcia vs David Onama 23:29 Isaac Dulgarian and fight fixing 50:13 Gabriel Bonfim vs Randy Brown

Sign our petition to have every heavyweight on the UFC roster summarily executed. Talking Volkov-Almeida and Murzakanov-Rakic in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u CONTENTS: 00:00 Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane 23:27 Mackenzie Dern vs Virna Jandiroba 44:37 Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista

The heavyweight division has a disease. One man has the cure (we hope). Our thoughts on Brendan Allen's triumph over Reinier de Ridder, plus some thoughts on the previous week's card that got lost in the shuffle in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Predatory instinct: how Max Holloway attacks: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/predatory-instinct-how-max-holloway?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u 00:00 Intro 4:43 Tom Aspinall vs Ciryl Gane 31:27 Virna Jandiroba vs Mackenzie Dern 44:56 Umar Nurmagomedov vs Mario Bautista