

Heavy Hands
Heavy Hands Podcast
Heavy Hands is a combat sports podcast with a focus on technique, training, and all the finer points of face-punching. Find us in the iTunes store, or on heavyhandspodcast.com
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 44min
575 - UFC Health Checkup
Meet the new Apex card, somehow worse than the old Apex card. That's why, after discussing the only two good fights, we decided to give each of the UFC's 11 weight classes a nice, thorough checkup. There's another yokozuna in the world of sumo--our second new grand champion this year. Join us on Patreon for a breakdown of Onosato's historic rise in the latest episode of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

May 21, 2025 • 1h 19min
574 - All in Good Time
Michael Morales is already good, it's only a matter of time till he actually learns to fight. Sumo is back, which means Heavy Henka with Miguel Class is back too! Experience peak male performance with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

May 15, 2025 • 1h 34min
573 - WAR
Jack Della Maddalena earned the belt the right way: by winning one hell of a good fight. Sumo is back, which means Heavy Henka with Miguel Class returns in just ONE WEEK. Experience peak male performance with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

May 8, 2025 • 1h 26min
572 - The Everyman Champ
The everyman champ, the action hero, the evil queen, and some French lady. What a lineup! My in-depth breakdown of Alexander Volkanovski's brilliant win over the terrifying Diego Lopes: https://facepunching.substack.com Hear us talk about Sandhagen-Figueiredo and some UFC 315 undercard action (JOSE ALDO) on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

May 1, 2025 • 1h 13min
571 - Kansas City BBQ
Ian Garry finally remembered what made him a good fighter in the first place. My in-depth breakdown of Alexander Volkanovski's brilliant win over the terrifying Diego Lopes: https://facepunching.substack.com More on Anthony Smith's laughable tribute, Bo Nickal's quest to become the most hated man in the sport, and JELLY ROLL--on our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Apr 23, 2025 • 1h 17min
570 - Jock vs Nerd
In this case, the nerd is the cool guy chain smoking at the bar. My in-depth breakdown of Alexander Volkanovski's brilliant win over the terrifying Diego Lopes: https://facepunching.substack.com Support us and get access to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 25min
UFC 314: Return of the King
Now come the days of the king. May they be blessed. More of the finer points of the facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com Support us and get access to bonus episodes and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Apr 9, 2025 • 1h 30min
568 - Is Diego Lopes Actually Good?
Miguel Class steps to help break down the UFC's shocking decision to put on some decent fights. How the UFC has squandered the potential of Steve Erceg, possibly forever: https://facepunching.substack.com Yair Rodriguez vs Patricio Pitbull and more UFC 314 breakdowns on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 32min
567 - Sink or Swim
The hosts bring a burst of humor discussing accents, setting a lively tone. They dive into the thrilling dynamics of recent UFC events, notably a card in Mexico City, while critiquing a lackluster fight marked by fighters' caution. The complexities of the flyweight division are explored, highlighting the struggles of athletes like Steve Erceg. Excitement builds with previews of upcoming matchups and a look at rising stars like Raul Rosas Jr., alongside amusing tales of altitude sickness that add a personal touch to the fighter experience.

Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 32min
566 - Mugging in London
A few words about the passing of George Foreman, and then we talk about an Englishman getting mugged by the Brady Bunch. Move over Magomed Ankalaev, there's a new choke artist in town. My latest at the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/move-over-magomed-ankalaev-theres?r=evbq Wood vs Charriere and more from UFC London on the Heavy Hands Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u