Heavy Hands

By Heavy Hands Podcast

What's Heavy Hands about?

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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Heavy Hands episodes:

04.17.2024
518 - The Stuff of Legends
UFC 300 was a great card, and Max Holloway is a great, great fighter. More UFC 300 on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Max Holloway's Immortal coming soon to the Finer Poitns of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
04.10.2024
517 - UFC 300 EXTREME EDITION feat. Miguel Class
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PODCAST THAT GETS IN YOUR FACE? Breaking down Oliveira vs Tsarukyan, Kattar vs Sterling, and more from UFC 300 on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands The (barely) controlled chaos of Justin Gaethje: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u ...
04.03.2024
So close to UFC 300
Apparently it isn't pronounced "fee-OR." It's pronounced BOOOOOOOOOOO Sumo talk with Miguel Class coming soon to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Read Connor's review of both Road House (2024) and Road House (1989): https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
03.27.2024
515 - Apparently it's pronounced "fee-OR"
Famed detective Manon Fiorot is back on the case to determine what happened to the old, shitty women's flyweight division. Has the sport simply moved on? Or was it... murder? Sumo talk with Miguel Class coming soon to our Patreon:...
03.20.2024
514 - Thug Rise & Fall
Look on my Works, ye Flyweights, and despair! Holland vs MVP, Della Maddalena vs Burns, and more UFC 299 breakdowns on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Read Connor's in-depth fight breakdowns: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Listen/subscribe to the podcast: Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
03.13.2024
513 - O'Malley's Masterpiece
Friendship ended with Chito Vera. Now Sean O'Malley is my best friend. Holland vs MVP, Della Maddalena vs Burns, and more UFC 299 breakdowns on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
03.07.2024
512 - O'Malley vs Vera 2
UFC 299 is here, and it's got a hell of a main event: reigning bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley vs Marlon "Chito" Vera (and Avian Bone Syndrome). Holland vs MVP, Della Maddalena vs Burns, and more UFC 299 breakdowns on our...
02.29.2024
511 - He's Ba-ack
The UFC's favorite warehouse is haunted... Fluffy Hernandez, Jack Hermansson, and more on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
02.22.2024
510 - Best not miss
It happened. Ilia Topuria dethroned the king. Now the question is, did featherweight just receive its fourth consecutive all-time great champion? Fluffy Hernandez, Jack Hermansson, and more on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
02.15.2024
509 - You come at the king...
Feel that electricity in the air? There's a definite feeling that Ilia Topuria may have what it takes to become the next UFC featherweight champion... but there's a certain GOAT who has a thing or two to say about that. ...
02.08.2024
508 - Okay seriously when are they gonna run out of middleweights
It turns out Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis are gods, and they have recast the entire UFC in their image. That's right: MORE MIDDLEWEIGHTS. James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov and more fight commentaries on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands...
02.01.2024
507 - Even More Middleweights
Roman "Bongcloud" Dolidze returns looking to sneer Nassourdine Imavov to death. James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov and more fight commentaries on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
01.25.2024
506 - The Middleweights!
"Goodness," said Mr Cormier, "that was some act... What the hell do you call yourselves?" The two fighters grinned and flung their arms wide. "The Middleweights!" James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov and more fight commentaries on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy...
01.18.2024
505 - The True Face of Middleweight
Middleweight does not look like Israel Adesanya or Robert Whittaker or Anderson Silva. It looks like this: the worst good fighter you've ever seen versus the best bad fighter you've ever seen. That's middleweight, baby. James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov...
01.11.2024
504 - It Is Happening Again...
Magomed Ankalaev is a man cursed. His life is hell, and this hell is not composed of circles but of one, endless spiral that goes forever down, down, down... into oblivion. James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov and more fight commentaries...
01.04.2024
503 - 2,023 Handies
After a not-too-well-deserved week off, Heavy Hands returns with the era-defining MMA awards show you've all been waiting for! The best, the worst, the stupidest--all get their time to shine at the 2023 Handies! James Toney vs Vassiliy Jirov and...
12.22.2023
502 - UFC 296: Good Enough
After a small, tech-related delay, we're back with whatever the hell happened at UFC 296. Colby Covington shat the bed. Brandon Royval gave up approximately 5,000 takedowns. Paddy Pimblett continues his dominance. And more. Rakhmonov-Thompson, Aldana-Rosa, and more from UFC...
12.14.2023
501 - UFC 296 a.k.a. The 501st Episode Spectacular
Big card, big episode! Leon Edwards vs Colby Covington, Alexandre Pantoja vs Brandon Royval, and Phil finally got his dream fight: Tony Ferguson vs super prospect Paddy Pimblett. It's all good stuff. More UFC 296 breakdowns, PLUS our thoughts on...
12.07.2023
500 - The Fight Geniouses
The gut prevails once again. Well, mostly. We break down Arman Tsarukyan's shocking KO, Deiveson Figueiredo's successful bantamweight debut, Chris Gutierrez's chances against super-athlete Song Yadong, and more. Support us and get bonus episodes, fight commentaries, and more on our...
11.30.2023
499 - Unstoppable Force vs Immovable Object
The UFC is back on the road, and you know what that means: they sort of pretended to care about the lineup on this week's fight card. It's Beneil Dariush vs Arman Tsarukyan! Support us and get bonus episodes, fight...
11.22.2023
498 - Thanksgiving Special (heartwarming)
Something a little different this week. We set aside our usual cynicism, and talk about all the things we are grateful for in the world of MMA and the UFC. Support us and get bonus episodes, fight commentaries, and more...
11.16.2023
497 - Trust your gut
We did it. We're geniuses. That's right, we picked two out of three fights correctly. Support us and get bonus episodes, fight commentaries, and more on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
11.09.2023
496 - Beef Boys
We're confused and depressed, but also exhilarated and very, very sweaty. That can only mean one thing: it's big boy season. Support us and get bonus episodes, fight commentaries, and more on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u
11.02.2023
495 - Fumbling the Bag feat. Kyle McLachlan
They tried to warn him, but did he listen? Now look at Francis Ngannou. His first professional boxing match and he couldn't even win a close split decision against the reigning heavyweight champ. Lots more from UFC 294 PLUS a...
10.25.2023
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...
10.19.2023
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:...
10.12.2023
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...
10.04.2023
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...
09.27.2023
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:...
09.20.2023
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....
09.14.2023
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...
09.07.2023
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......
08.30.2023
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:...
08.23.2023
485 - Finally Famous
Sean O'Malley did it, in the most Mini McGregor way possible. Zhang Weili put on one of the most dominant championship performances we've ever seen. And we called it all, perfectly. Breaking down Garry-Magny and the rest of UFC 292...
08.16.2023
484 - Please Aljo...
Sean O'Malley may be a lot better than we want him to be... but he cannot be champion. HE CANNOT. 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...
08.09.2023
483 - Good Showing, Bad Show
Everyone's mad at Cory Sandhagen, but I have a question for you... ever heard of a little game called CHESSSS? Talking Tom Aspinall and Wood-Fili on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86719206?pr=true BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat?...
08.02.2023
482 - Greatness & Gaethjness
Lukasz Fenrych joins us to break down the surprisingly technical rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje, and the SHOCKINGLY one-sided beatdown Terence Crawford put on Errol Spence. Talking Tom Aspinall and Wood-Fili on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/86719206?pr=true BUY A SHIRT....
07.27.2023
481 - UFC 291 & Crawford-Spence feat. Dan Albert
Dan Albert returns to help us break down Poirier-Gaethje 2 and the long-awaited showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence, as well as Alex Pereira's light heavyweight debut. Talking Tom Aspinall and Wood-Fili on our Patreon: patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT....
07.20.2023
480 - Reign of Terror
Tom Aspinall returns to answer the age-old question: is there a heavyweight on earth who is Actually Good. But more importantly: HOLLY HOLM IS DEAD. Bonus episodes & more on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-cannonier-84929355 BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a......
07.13.2023
479 - Oh, What a Night
It was a long time coming, but damnit, UFC 290 delivered. Connor and Phil break down two title fights--one a masterclass and the other a sensational war, and then cry and cry and cry. Happier tears on our Patreon, where...
07.06.2023
478 - UFC 290
At long last, some good goddamn fights! Alex Volkanovski returns to 145, and Brandon Moreno fights someone other than Deiveson Figueiredo. Everyone's excited! More UFC 290 and brutal mockery of Abus Magomedov coming soon to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-cannonier-84929355 BUY A SHIRT....
06.29.2023
477 - Topuria on Top
Ilia Topuria shows up in a big way, Maycee Barber big sisters Amanda Ribas, and Sean Strickland fights some guy. Up now on our on Patreon - Vettori-Cannonier, Ige-Landwehr, and the #1 light heavyweight: https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-cannonier-84929355 BUY A SHIRT. Or a...
06.21.2023
476 - Bros & Pros
Connor and Phil break down the imminent chaos of Topuria vs Emmett before giving Sergio Pettis all the praise he deserves for putting on the best performance of his career. Up now on our on Patreon - Vettori-Cannonier, Ige-Landwehr, and...
06.14.2023
475 - Brazilian GOATs
We've got possibly the greatest female fighter of all time, one of the greatest finishers of all time, and one of the most impressive champions in the history of MMA--all from Brazil, and all on one episode! Support us on...
06.07.2023
474 - Nunes vs Another One
Amanda Nunes is back... to fighting women with little hope of beating her. Fortunately, there's at least (and possibly at most) one other fight on this card to get excited about. Oh, but there's also a couple other good fights...
05.31.2023
473 - Oddballs & Offcuts
Connor and Phil muddle through another fight night card. 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...
05.24.2023
472 - Haney vs Loma feat. Kyle McLachlan
This week on Heavy Hands, our old friend Kyle McLachlan returns to help us break down Devin Haney vs Vasiliy Lomachenko. Sparks fly! More from the Dern-Hill undercard on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a......
05.17.2023
471 - WHY WON'T YOU LEARN
A host of frustrating fighters and performances on this week's Heavy Hands, with a sprinkling of fighters who prove that it is actually possible to prepare and plan for an opponent. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a...
05.11.2023
470 - UFC 288
This week on Heavy Hands: Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo fought well while making each other worse, Belal Muhammad scored another Phyrric victory, and Kron Gracie disgraced himself, the Gracie name, and the entire nation of Brazil. Support us on...
05.03.2023
469 - Another Rough Matchup for Aljo?
An unearned title shot, an unfair title eliminator, and an unprecedented beatdown. Connor and Phil break down Sterling-Cejudo, Muhammad-Burns, and Song-Simon. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands BUY A SHIRT. Or a mask. Or a... uh, bath mat? Visit our shop...

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Heavy Hands episodes:

518 - The Stuff of Legends

517 - UFC 300 EXTREME EDITION feat. Miguel Class

So close to UFC 300

515 - Apparently it's pronounced "fee-OR"

514 - Thug Rise & Fall

513 - O'Malley's Masterpiece

512 - O'Malley vs Vera 2

511 - He's Ba-ack

510 - Best not miss

509 - You come at the king...

508 - Okay seriously when are they gonna run out of middleweights

507 - Even More Middleweights

506 - The Middleweights!

505 - The True Face of Middleweight

504 - It Is Happening Again...

503 - 2,023 Handies

502 - UFC 296: Good Enough

501 - UFC 296 a.k.a. The 501st Episode Spectacular

500 - The Fight Geniouses

499 - Unstoppable Force vs Immovable Object

498 - Thanksgiving Special (heartwarming)

497 - Trust your gut

496 - Beef Boys

495 - Fumbling the Bag feat. Kyle McLachlan

494 - Vanquish the Vibe

493 - UFC 294 and the Curse of Khamzat

492 - Edson the Immortal

491 - Ruthless & Reckless

490 - Grant Whoson?

489 - ¡Viva México!

488 - Blachowicz Bless

487 - Banging & Bumming

486 - On the Precipice

485 - Finally Famous

484 - Please Aljo...

483 - Good Showing, Bad Show

482 - Greatness & Gaethjness

481 - UFC 291 & Crawford-Spence feat. Dan Albert

480 - Reign of Terror

479 - Oh, What a Night

478 - UFC 290

477 - Topuria on Top

476 - Bros & Pros

475 - Brazilian GOATs

474 - Nunes vs Another One

473 - Oddballs & Offcuts

472 - Haney vs Loma feat. Kyle McLachlan

471 - WHY WON'T YOU LEARN

470 - UFC 288

469 - Another Rough Matchup for Aljo?