Heavy Hands

Sometimes all you gotta do is clock in. Don't miss the first Heavy Henka of the year! Join us as we break down the conclusion of this month's outrageous grand sumo tournament: 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 2:45 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 15:09 Saint Denis vs Hooker 27:43 Fiziev vs Ruffy 40:05 Teixeira vs Tuivasa 51:36 Bautista vs Oliveira 1:05:45 Albazi vs Horiguchi

Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett was incredibly entertaining, much in the same way as a fat man tumbling down three flights of steps only to poop his pants at the bottom. The next episode of Heavy Henka is coming soon. Join us as we break down the conclusion of this month's outrageous grand sumo tournament: 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 3:43 Gaethje vs Pimblett 30:28 O'Malley vs Song 38:56 Volkanovski vs Lopes 2 41:47 Cortes-Acosta vs Lewis 44:55 Silva vs Namajunas 54:38 Allen vs Silva 1:11:17 Nurmagomedov vs Figueiredo

The hosts dive into UFC 324's exciting card, analyzing the high-stakes matchup between Gaethje and Pimblett while debating if Pimblett can handle Gaethje's power. They break down O'Malley's speed advantage against Song Yadong and touch on Lewis's charismatic personality as he ages in the sport. With plenty of humor, they assess fighter strategies and potential surprises, wrapping up with predictions for each bout. It's a mix of insightful analysis and entertaining banter that keeps you engaged!

At long last, following an unprecedented delay which certainly won't happen again next year, we are proud to bring you all four hours of the 2025 Handies. It was a pretty shit year for UFC fights, but a damn good one for stupid awards. Sumo is back, and Connor and Miguel Class will be breaking it down in the latest season of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Ryan Wagner, a skilled writer and analyst in mixed martial arts, returns to share his expertise. He dives into the evolving role of wrestling in MMA and reveals why open-space takedowns are fading. The conversation highlights the need for wrestlers to enhance their striking skills, exploring the integrated game of fighters like Islam Makhachev. Ryan discusses grappling trends and the decline of traditional ground-and-pound, offering insights into modern wrestling strategies in the cage and recommending talented wrestlers to watch.

Do MMA fighters have bad defense because the sport is just too hard, or are they all missing the forest for the trees? Support the show and listen to bonus episodes on 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 Subscribe/listen to the pod: Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

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