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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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Episodes

555 - The 2024 Handies

Shit man, I'm not even going to apologize for how late this is. This shit took forever. I'm going to go to sleep now. Sumo is back for January, and Connor and Miguel Class will be breaking it down in this season of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Jan 10, 20253 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 555

554 - Back for Blood feat. Kyle McLachlan

Back at last after a long (and not entirely planned) holiday break, this week on Heavy Hands we've got the GOAT himself back to talk about a heavyweight fight that doesn't even suck. Our boy Hoshoryu looked like yokozuna material this tournament, but fellow ozeki Kotozakura was even better. Sumo talk in the latest episode of Heavy Henka with Miguel Class: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 554

552 - Taking Stock

No, you idiot, I said sell Rakhmonov! SELL Rakhmonov! Sell, sell, sell! Our boy Hoshoryu looked like yokozuna material this tournament, but fellow ozeki Kotozakura was even better. Sumo talk in the latest episode of Heavy Henka with Miguel Class: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Dec 12, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 2Ep. 552

551 - The Everyman Champ

What if Rudy sacked the quarterback and everyone booed. Our boy Hoshoryu looked like yokozuna material this tournament, but fellow ozeki Kotozakura was even better. Sumo talk in the latest episode of Heavy Henka with Miguel Class: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Dec 05, 20241 hr 34 minSeason 2Ep. 551

550 - Shopworn Showdown

What if we both get worse in different ways but at exactly the same rate? Could be fun. SUMO TALK. New episode of Heavy Henka with Miguel Class on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Nov 28, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 550

549 - Pathetic.

Keep things I disagree with out of sports. Talking more shit about Bo Nickal and glazing Jim Miller on our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands To all those pitying Michael Chandler: NOTICE TO CEASE AND DESIST: https://open.substack.com/pub/facepunching/p/to-all-those-pitying-michael-chandler?r=evbq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 549

548 - Protect the Asset

I feel so alone, gonna end up a big old pile of them bones. Heavy Henka returns soon! Join Connor and Miguel Class in appreciating the beauty of fat bodies, and also the sport of sumo: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Nov 14, 20241 hr 35 minSeason 2Ep. 548

547 - Funko Flyweights

A solid card in which everyone except Brandon Moreno came out looking slightly worse. Magomed Ankalaev accidentally had a fun fight and Shara Bullet delivered a stunning contender for Worst KO of the Year. Our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Nov 07, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 547

546 - Dog Eat Dog

A little crunchier than Volkanovski, but tasty nonetheless. Magomed Ankalaev accidentally had a fun fight and Shara Bullet delivered a stunning contender for Worst KO of the Year. Our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 30, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 2Ep. 546

545 - The Featherweight Gauntlet

Ilia Topuria has a lot to prove if he wants to find his place in the greatest championship lineage in MMA history. Talking mad shit about Magomed Ankalaev in our latest bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 24, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 2Ep. 545

544 - Revenge of the Leafblower

Wait... was this thing not plugged in? Big is beautiful in the latest episode of our sumo show, Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Breaking down Daniel Dubois' shocking win over Anthony Joshua: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Oct 16, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 544

543 - The Chess Match

It turns out chess matches don't have to suck. Nobody tell Joe Rogan. Big is beautiful in the latest episode of our sumo show, Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Breaking down Daniel Dubois' shocking win over Anthony Joshua: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 543

542 - Our Lord & Savior

Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about Alex Pereira? Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Oct 03, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 542

541 - Oui Oui UFC

Daniel Dubois defeated Anthony Joshua in a shocking upset, but what does that matter when the UFC is going to France! Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Sep 26, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 541

540 - Who Pooped the Bed?

What could be better than two of the dullest, most one-sided title fights in recent memory? How about two dull, one-sided title fights... with LIGHTS! Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Yes, pivots work in MMA. Don't believe me? Free reading on the Finer Points of Facepunching: https://facepunching.substack.com/p/yes-pivots-work-in-mma Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 38 minSeason 2Ep. 540

539 - Happy Mexico Day, or whatever

The UFC commemorates Mexican Independence Day with a fight between an American and a Georgian, brought to you by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Breaking down Sean Brady vs Gilbert Burns and more on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Yes, pivoting works in MMA: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Sep 12, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 2Ep. 539

538 - Old Baby

Is Team Evil's sweet baby boy getting put out to pasture? Dricus Du Plessis - The Punisher: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Support us and listen to bonus episodes on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Sep 05, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 2Ep. 538

537 - Revenge of the Nerds

We knew Caio Borralho was good for a middleweight, but is he, in fact... Actually Good? Dricus Du Plessis - The Punisher: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Henka! Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Aug 28, 202459 minSeason 2Ep. 537

536 - A Cleansing Fire

For too long has the middleweight division been soiled by "technicians" and "good fighters." No longer. Dricus is here. Dricus Du Plessis: technique isn't everything, read the breakdown on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Henka! Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 536

535 - Ultimate F#@king Cringe

If the style you developed led you to this... of what use was the style? Dricus Du Plessis: technique isn't everything coming SOON to the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 535

534 - Underestimating Umar

First mistake... last mistake. Heavy Henka! Miguel Class returns to discuss the epic conclusion of the July 2024 Grand Sumo tournament: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Aug 08, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 534

533 - AND DON'T YOU FORGET IT

Belal Muhammad and Leon Edwards conspired to deliver the most predictable upset of all time. Arnold Allen vs Giga Chikadze and lots more from the UFC 304 undercard on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u

Aug 01, 20241 hr 21 minSeason 2Ep. 533

532 - Eye on the Ball

Will Leon Edwards rest on his laurels against lifelong overachiever Belal Muhammad? Will Tom Aspinall rest on his two working legs after rematching Curtis Blaydes? This week... on Heavy Hands. Heavy Henka is BACK! Miguel Class returns to discuss the first half of sumo's July 2024 tourney: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Bibliotech - breaking down the basic jab: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 532

531 - Taking Tracy to school

Rose Namajunas is officially a crusty old veteran, ready to teach these whippersnappers a thing or two about the MMA. Discussing practically everything from the Whittaker-Aliskerov card on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Bibliotech - breaking down the basic jab: https://facepunching.substack.com Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 531

530 - Thug Rose Flyweight Follies

Rose Namajunas' quest for flyweight glory continues. And the rest of the card is pretty good too! Discussing practically everything from the Whittaker-Aliskerov card on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands Bibliotech - breaking down the basic jab: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Listen/subscribe to the podcast: Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 530

529 - Like Magic

Alex Pereira felt the need to summon the aid of dark forces in order to beat Jiri Prochazka. Shame on him! Discussing practically everything from the Whittaker-Aliskerov card on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands How Gervonta Davis beat Frank Martin with a simple, efficient, and effective strategy: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jul 04, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 529

528 - Budo vs Voodoo 2

A solid card gets a much needed boost from a new, magically augmented main event. Discussing practically everything from the Whittaker-Aliskerov card on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands How Gervonta Davis beat Frank Martin with a simple, efficient, and effective strategy: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 528

527 - It's a trap!

Even legends can lose to a random Dagestani dude. Kelvin Gastelum is back! And a few other matchups from the undercard: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jun 20, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 2Ep. 527

526 - Not Another Apex Card

If we've gotta go back to the Apex... at least they're not middleweights. Breaking down the latest grand sumo tournament with Miguel Class on episode 2 of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 526

525 - Into the Depths

Thank heavens for Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier. Breaking down the latest grand sumo tournament with Miguel Class on episode 2 of Heavy Henka: https://www.patreon.com/heavyhands MMA's Marvin Hagler--the unique footwork of Dustin Poirier on the Finer Points of Face Punching: https://facepunching.substack.com/ Heavy Hands merch: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/64577943?asc=u...

Jun 06, 20241 hr 27 minSeason 2Ep. 525
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