

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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Oct 25, 2023 • 1h 20min
494 - Vanquish the Vibe
UFC 294 was all bad juju, right up until Islam Makhachev delivered yet another all-time great performance. Better than Khabib? Maybe, maybe... Lots more from UFC 294 PLUS a belated breakdown of Edson Barboza's heroic win over Sodiq Yusuff up now on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 19, 2023 • 1h 23min
493 - UFC 294 and the Curse of Khamzat
He's done it again, folks. He's done it again. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 24min
492 - Edson the Immortal
Slowly coming to the realization that Edson Barboza may never die. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 15min
491 - Ruthless & Reckless
A mixed bag of non-UFC fights this week, as we break down Canelo's return to form, Cedric Doumbe's prospects as an MMA fighter, and a fight from some promotion called "Caged Warriors" or something. Breaking down more from the undercards--plus begging Tim Means to retire on a win--over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
490 - Grant Whoson?
We're a week ahead on the UFC schedule, but what the hell. We just couldn't wait to talk about Grant Johnson, or whatever. Breaking down more from the undercards--plus begging Tim Means to retire on a win--over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Sep 20, 2023 • 1h 40min
489 - ¡Viva México!
It turns out the funniest way for Valentina Shevchenko to lose is not to lose at all. Trying to figure out why 2023 looks so dire in UFC land over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88157689?pr=true BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 52min
488 - Blachowicz Bless
Sean Strickland didn't just beat Israel Adesanya. He beat him so thoroughly it felt like it couldn't have gone any other way. Trying to figure out why 2023 looks so dire in UFC land over on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88157689?pr=true BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 30min
487 - Banging & Bumming
Israel Adesanya takes on Sean Strickland in what promises to be a surprisingly competitive fight. Or not. Ian Garry avenges Neil Magny's children and more from UFC 292 on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/88157689?pr=true BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 8min
486 - On the Precipice
The Korean Zombie was given a warrior's death. In other news, Ciryl Gane and Rose Namajunas have a lot to prove, coming off of two of the worst title fight performances in UFC history. Bonus episodes available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86719206?pr=true BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop & buy Heavy Hands gear featuring the beautifully brutal artwork of Gian Galang: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Aug 23, 2023 • 1h 6min
485 - Finally Famous
The hosts discuss their predictions and satisfaction with UFC 292, analyzing fighters' approaches and tactics. They debate rematch possibilities, appreciate Sean O'Malley's grace, and discuss deserving title contenders. They analyze Zhang Weili's dominant performance and Amanda Lamosch's weaknesses. They compare Suarez's declining performance to Weili's strong technical game. They preview the Max Holloway vs. The Korean Zombie fight and reflect on past fight cards.