Final Fights: Recent Episodes
Movies, Films and Flix
Do you ever wonder how many punches and front kicks were landed during the final fight in your favorite movie? Host Mark Hofmeyer and guests, research, analyze, and gut punch their way through each strike, bite, and decapitation in all of your favorite action films.
Mark and Chris Kelly continue their Rocky/Creed final fight series by talking about the brawl between Adonis Creed and "Pretty" Ricky Conlan in Creed (2015).
Mark and Zanandi (@ZaNandi on Twitter) discuss the final fight between Uber Jason and Kay-Em 14 and Sgt. Brodski in the 2001 horror sequel Jason X. The final fight is wonderful and it features decapitations, space fights, and cheeky gags involving sleeping bags and trees. Jason X is an absolute delight and if you can get on its wavelength you'll have a blast watching Jason Voorhees in space. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the wonderfully violent final fight between Doug Glatt (Seann William Scott) and Ross Rhea (Liev Schreiber) in the 2011 film Goon. Enjoy!
Mark and David Cross (of the Award Wieners Movie Review Podcast) discuss the final fight between Chris "Beastmode" Higgins and Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part III. It's an epic brawl that features Jason getting bullied, beaten and bruised (and it's beautiful). Celebrate Friday the 13th by listening to this episode! Enjoy!
To celebrate the release of Con Air - The Podcast (the first episode drops on July 14th, 2022), Mark and Jay discuss the epic Con Air final fight that features sandals, motorcycles, fire trucks, axes, rock crushers, water hoses, ladders, doughnuts and a screaming John Malkovich. It's a beautiful (and random) final brawl that will put a smile on your face. Enjoy!
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Mark, Megan and Adam (of the GoFigure Youtube show) discuss the final brawl between Lieutenant Mike Harrigan (Danny Glover - so good) and City Hunter Yautja (Kevin Peter Hall) in Predator 2 (1990). The 30-minute long scrap is wonderful and it features a treasure trove of explosions, bathroom surgery, and Xenomorph skulls. Enjoy!
Mark and DJ Valentine (@TryingToBeDJV on Twitter) discuss the final fight between Captain America (Chris Evans), The Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in the 2016 film Captain America: Civil War. It's a excellent brawl that features boot punching, bloody faces, and a sophisticated fight narrative.
Mark and Chris Kelly (of the Classic American Movies podcast) discuss the epic final fight between Rocky Balboa and Mason "The Line" Dixon in the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. In this episode, they also talk about epic speeches, training montages, and why Rocky Balboa is easily one of the best films in the Rocky franchise. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan talk about the iconic Duel of the Fates battle in The Phantom Menace. The fight between Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Darth Maul (Ray Park) is an all-timer, that features beautiful choreography, lots of flips, and a killer soundtrack. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam (of the Go Figure YouTube show) discuss the final fight between Memphis Raines (Nicolas Cage) and Raymond Calitri (Christopher Eccleston) in Gone in 60 Seconds. If you are into brawls that feature chair destruction, impressive leaps, and front kicks, you will love this episode. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the final fight between Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal) and William Stanix (Tommy Lee Jones) in the 1992 film Under Siege. In this episode, they talk about bandanas, knife fights, and heroes demolishing villains. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the final fight between Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal) and Marcus Penn (Everett McGill) in Under Siege 2: Dark Territory. In this episode, they talk about lettuce, knife fighting, and the way Seagal absolutely wipes out his opponents. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the final fight in Thor: The Dark World. The Battle of Greenwich pits Thor, Jane Foster, Darcy Lewis, Erik Selvig, Ian Boothby, and Mew Mew, against Malekith the Accursed and his Dark Elves. It's a fun brawl that features portals, punches, and a very epic smack 'em up (this term is invented during the episode). Enjoy!
Mark is joined by Megan and Adam to discuss the legendary final fight in the 1993 film Cliffhanger. Directed, by Renny Harlin, the brawl between Gabe Walker (Sylvester Stallone) and Eric Qualen (John Lithgow) is jam-packed with thrills, gut punches, smack talk, winches, biting and explosions. It's a wonderful fight, and we had a great time talking about it. Enjoy!
Mark and Nick Rehak (@TheRehak on Twitter) discuss the final fight in the 1986 film Police Academy 3: Back in Training. This final fight is a highlight of jet ski cinema, as it features a 10-minute jet ski chase that involves sweet jumps, beautiful screaming, and a character named Sweetchuck taking a sweet shortcut. Enjoy!
In honor of the 35th anniversary of Highlander, Mark and Norbert discuss the final fight between Connor MacLeod (Christopher Lambert) and The Kurgan (Clancy Brown).
Mark and John discuss the fun final fight between Jay, Paul, Kelly Yara, and a mysterious entity who always follows (and murders people horribly). In this episode, they discuss swimming pools. monster mythology, and fun final fights in horror movies. Enjoy!
Mark and Tom begin their Marvel Cinematic Universe Final Fights series by talking about the battle between Tony Stark (Iron Man) and Obadiah Stone (Iron Monger) in the 2008 film Iron Man.
Mark and Megan discuss the epic final fight between John Spartan (Sylvester Stallone) and Simon Phoenix (Wesley Snipes) in the 1993 film Demolition Man. In this episode, they discuss decapitations, ice/wind/fire/water, and perfect one-liners. Enjoy!
Mark and Nathan discuss the brawl between He-Man (Dolph Lundgren) and Skeletor (Frank Langella) in the 1987 cult classic Masters of the Universe. In this episode, they discuss budgetary constraints, ultimate power, and Buick slayers. Enjoy!
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Mark and Chris Kelly (of the Classic American Movies podcast) discuss the epic street fight between Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and Tommy Gunn (Tommy Morrison) that takes place during the finale of Rocky V. In this episode, they talk about potential lawsuits, sneaky uppercuts, and random trash cans. Enjoy!
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In honor of Deep Blue Sea - The Podcast (Listen to it now!), Mark and Jay discuss the legendary final fight between a genetically modified shark and Carter Blake (Thomas Jane), Preacher (LL Cool J), and Susan McAlester (Saffron Burrows) in the 1999 film Deep Blue Sea.
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Mark and Tom discuss the epic final fight between Martin Riggs and Mr. Joshua in Lethal Weapon. In this episode, they discuss judo throws, strategic fire hydrants, and jiu-jitsu.
Mark and Tom discuss the fun final fight between Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) and Wah Sing Ku (Jet Li) in Lethal Weapon 4. Enjoy!
Mark and Chris Kelly (of the Classic American Movies podcast) discuss the legendary fight between Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren). Enjoy!
Mark and Chris Kelly (Of the Classic American Movies podcast) discuss the epic brawl between Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) and Clubber Lang (Mr. T) in Rocky III. Enjoy!
Mark and Tom discuss the final fight between Joe Hallenbeck (Bruce Willis) and Milo (Taylor Negron), the super henchman, in The Last Boy Scout (1991). This epic final fight features dancing, gun throwing, and impossibly long football throws. Enjoy!
Mark and John discuss the excellent boxing match between Monroe Hutchens (Wesley Snipes) and George "Iceman" Chambers (Ving Rhames) in 2002's Undisputed.
Mark and Tom discuss the epic train fight between Vic Deakins (John Travolta) and Riley Hale (Christian Slater) in the 1996 film Broken Arrow. In this episode, they discuss bad boxing, crowbar strikes, and slow missiles. Enjoy!
Mark and Norbert discuss the epic vampire fist fight between Eben Oleson (Josh Hartnett) and Marlow (Danny Huston) in the underappreciated vampire film 30 Days of Night. In this episode, they discuss punching vampires, Epsom salt, and convincing sound effects. Enjoy!
Mark and Norbert discuss the refreshingly brutal brawl between Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) and Green Goblin (Willem Dafoe) in the 2002 superhero epic Spider-Man. We love this fight, and appreciate how director Sam Raimi beat the snot out of Spider-Man, and allowed him to get into an old fashioned street fight with his costumed foe. Enjoy!
Mark is joined by Rob and Amber (of the Will There Be Cake? podcast) to discuss the perfectly violent final fight In Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The controversial final fight between the actors and the hippies features head smashes, dog bites, lots of screaming, and an acid dipped cigarette. Enjoy!
Mark and Tom discuss the excellent final fight between Edmond Dantes (Jim Caviezel) and Fernand Mondego (Guy Pearce) in the 2002 film The Count of Monte Cristo. Choreographed by William Hobbs (Rob Roy. Ladyhawke) this fun fencing match features rock throwing, sneaky kicks, and actual stabbings that sent the actors to the hospital. Enjoy!
Mark and Nathan discuss the final fight between The Shredder and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in the excellent Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) film. In this episode, they discuss cheese graters, angry fighting, and superhero landings. Enjoy!
Mark and Tom discuss the hilariously violent final fight between MacGruber (Will Forte) and Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer) in the 2010 MacGruber. The 90-second final fight between the two rivals features rocket launchers, grenade launchers, headbutts, elbows, groin shots, urine and 22-second falls from cliffs. It's a gnarly fight, that is surprising subtle and features simultaneous character progression and regression. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the epic (and infamous) final fight between Superman and Zod in Man of Steel (2013).
Mark and Chris discuss the epic rematch between Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed in Rocky 2. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the fantastic brawl between Yoda and Darth Sidious in Star Wars: Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith. In this episode, they talk about high ground, beating up guards, and evil cackling. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the epic lightsaber duel between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen) in Star Wars: Episode III - The Revenge of the Sith. The Duel on Mustafar is massive in scope, and it sees Obi-Wan and Anakin battling each other on a lava planet that makes any mistake fatal. In this episode, they discuss Jedi kicks, lava robots and the high ground. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the explosive final brawl between Terl (John Travolta) and the man-animal Jonnie Goodboy Tyler (Barry Pepper) in the 2000 science fiction film Battlefield Earth. In this episode, they discuss limb loss, kerbango and Travolta going for it. Enjoy!
Mark and Norbert discuss the waterlogged final brawl in the 1989 creature feature Leviathan. The final fight focuses on Steven Beck (Peter Weller), Elizabeth "Willie" Williams (Amanda Pays) and Justine Jones (Ernie Hudson) battling a mutating creature (created by Stan Winston) AND sharks as they are waiting to be rescued. It's a weird fight that features quick drownings, basketball shots and squishy noises. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the city destroying brawl between The Hulk and Abomination in The Incredible Hulk (2008). In this episode, they discuss the epic smashing, violent elbows and the excessive amount of helicopter action.
Mark and John discuss the glorious final fight between Frank Dux (JCVD) and Chong Li (Bolo Yeung) in the 1988 film Bloodsport. In this episode, they discuss spin kicks, bad refereeing, and pec flexing. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the fun final fight between Mallory Kane (Gina Carano) and Kenneth (Ewan McGregor) in the 2011 film Haywire. In this episode, we discuss beach fights, gut shots and Superman punches. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the mud soaked final brawl between Dutch and The Predator (AKA Yautja hunter) in the 1987 classic Predator. In this episode, they discuss strategic traps, backhand strikes and helicopters. Enjoy!
Mark and Hakim discuss the beautifully over the top fight between Blade and Nomak in Blade 2. In this episode, they discuss HUGE elbow drops, confident strutting, and Blade getting the snot beat out of him. Enjoy!
Mark and Robert discuss the epic final fight between Jack Traven (Keanu Reeves) and Howard Payne (Dennis Hopper) in Speed (1994). They also discuss decapitations, train fights and the strength of exit signs. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the epic brawl between Mickey O'Neil and Horace Anderson in Snatch. It's an incredibly fun fight that is loaded with slow-motion shots, zooms, and thunderous uppercuts. Director Guy Ritchie succeeded in creating a hyper-stylized fight that never gets old. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the waterlogged final fight between Aquaman and King Orm in Aquaman (2018).
Mark and Hakim discuss the epic final brawl between Blade and Deacon Frost in the 1998 comic book movie classic Blade. In this episode, they discuss matching henchmen, random jumps and the excellence of Wesley Snipes. Enjoy!
Mark and Megan discuss the epic final fight between John Matrix and Bennett in Commando (1985). The two incredibly mismatched fighters have an epic and evenly matched brawl that has become a thing of legend. Sit back, let off some steam, and enjoy this discussion of an epic brawl.
Mark and Tom breakdown the insane final fight between Van Helsing and Dracula in the 2004 film Van Helsing. Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra), Van Helsing is a bombastic movie full of magical clothes, unexpected death and epic brawls between vampires and werewolves. Sit back, relax and listen to us discuss a very weird fight.
Mark and Norbert discuss the iconic final fight between Ellen Ripley and a pissed off Alien Queen in Aliens (1986).
Mark and Tom discuss the brilliant final fight between Rob Roy and Cunningham in the 1995 film Rob Roy. It's an epic sword fight that was choreographed by the legend William Hobbs (Willow, Ladyhawke), and plays out like a deadly chess match. Also, Tim Roth is an absolute beast. Enjoy!
Mark and Adam discuss the epic final fight between Christian Bale and a whole lot of unlucky foes in the 2002 film Equilibrium. If you are into fights that feature face slices, standing back flips, and Gun-Kata, you will love this episode. Enjoy!
Mark and Chris discuss the epic 15-round battle between Rocky Balboa vs. Apollo Creed in Rocky (1976).
Mark and Megan introduce the world to MFF Final Fights by discussing the epic nine-minute fight between Ito (Joe Taslim) and Arian (Iko Uwais) in The Night Comes for Us. It's an epic brawl in an epic movie, and it's the perfect fight to start the new podcast series