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In this week’s episode, Bill and Matt recap all the chaos from UFC 322 and dive into the big question the MMA world is asking:Is Islam Makhachev the greatest fighter of all time?We break down the main event, the biggest talking points, and the fallout from a wild night at Madison Square Garden.Then we look ahead to UFC Qatar this coming Saturday, headlined by top lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker. But the real spotlight might be the co-main event, where former champion Belal Muhammad takes on rising superstar Ian Garry in a high-stakes matchup that could reshape the welterweight division.Bill also talks about getting deathly sick after last week’s episode, behind-the-scenes podcast chaos, and more.Pour a drink, sit back, and enjoy another week of fight talk and whiskey.Cheers!

Matt “The Mechanic” is back! In this episode, Bill and Matt break down all the action coming up at UFC 322, live this Saturday from Madison Square Garden.

After a brief hiatus, Bill is back behind the mic for a solo session of Picks & Pours! Matt the Mechanic will return next week, but for now, Bill’s flying solo — breaking down the betting odds and matchups for UFC Vegas 111, live from the UFC Apex and headlined by welterweight contenders Randy Brown vs. Gabriel Bonfim.Bill also dives into the controversial Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane eye poke, the ongoing issue of fighters allegedly throwing fights, and gives a quick life update — he’s heading to Daytona this weekend to corner his fighter Jack Birge in a championship Muay Thai bout.Grab a pour, settle in, and enjoy a raw, unfiltered return to fight talk — MMA on the Rocks style.

After another short break, we’re back with Picks & Pours 72! This week we’re diving into UFC 320, headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev and former champ Alex Pereira. Bill and Matt the Mechanic break down the entire main card, with Matt giving his official picks for each fight.We also catch up on the latest MMA news, discuss a little BKFC action, and of course share some pours along the way.

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This week we’re breaking down UFC Shanghai, headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang. We also dive into a high-stakes co-main event at 145 lbs.: Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling. Plus, Matt “The Mechanic” has to pay up on last week’s bet… which means eating a raw egg straight from one of Bill’s chickens!Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show—pour yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

We are back this week to discuss Matt "The Mechanic's" picks for UFC 319. There is a little bit more on the line this week as the loser of the main event bet will have to eat a raw egg live on the air next week. We discuss Matt's picks for the main card, talk about the UFC's new deal with Paramount and how it really benefits everyone involved and we even discuss whether it is worth it to see old movies in the theater. Thank you for tuning in, cheers!

In this episode of MMA on the Rocks: Picks and Pours, Bill and Matt give a quick rundown of UFC Vegas 109. The main event between Roman Dolidze and Anthony Hernandez looks solid, but the rest of the card doesn’t offer much to get excited about — similar to last week’s lineup.We also talk whiskey, share a few pours we’ve been enjoying, and Bill marks a small milestone: collecting the first round of eggs from his backyard chickens.

Host Bill Welker is back after a long road trip filled with whiskey distillery visits, questionable family behavior, and a serious need to catch up on all the MMA action he missed. In this episode, he breaks down his favorite pours from the journey and shares some wild road trip stories before diving into the latest fight card: UFC Vegas 108.We take a close look at the matchups, the most anticipated fights on the card, and give some fight picks that may or may not be influenced by the bourbon. Tune in for whiskey reviews, MMA hot takes, and the kind of chaos you’ve come to expect from Picks and Pours.

Matt "The Mechanic" is coming off a solid week of picks at UFC Baku, and now he’s back to see if the streak continues as we break down UFC 317. We take a close look at the main card, headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria—making his 155 debut—and Charles Oliveira, battling for the vacant belt.In the co-main event, Alexandre Pantoja defends his flyweight title against Kai Kara-France... but is KKF really the most deserving contender?Also on this episode:Jon Jones announces retirement and picks up a DUI (again)—what’s next for the former heavyweight champ?Thoughts on the idea of a UFC-run BJJ promotionBill explains his mohawkWhiskey pours and hot takes, as always

Matt “The Mechanic” is back after a hot week of picks and he’s riding the momentum into the UFC’s historic first event in Baku, Azerbaijan. On this episode, we break down the full UFC Baku card, including a light heavyweight banger between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event.Bill drops a hot take during the show—and let’s just say a shot may have been involved.

We’re back! After another brief week off (Bill was in New York celebrating his niece’s birthday

We're back! (Kind of.) After a technically two-week hiatus, Picks and Pours returns. The UFC took a break last week, and so did we. The week before that? We recorded an episode... but thanks to some mysterious tech glitch, it's now lost forever in the depths of the internet.This week, we try to convince you (and ourselves) if UFC Vegas 107 is worth tuning in for. Spoiler: maybe? Bill talks about appearing on a murder mystery podcast, there's whiskey in the glass, and not a whole lot going on in the MMA world—so we mostly just kill time and try to entertain.Thanks for hanging out. Cheers!Main Event on ESPN/ESPN+:125 lbs.: Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee BarberMain Card – 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+:155 lbs.: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ludovít Klein170 lbs.: Billy Ray Goff vs. Ramiz Brahimaj205 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes135 lbs.: Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson185 lbs.: Zach Reese vs. Dusko TodorovicPrelims – 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+:125 lbs.: Jafel Filho vs. Allan Nascimento155 lbs.: Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan L

Picks and Pours 60: UFC Des Moines Picks, BKFC Clearwater, Hot Takes & Whiskey ShotsMatt "The Mechanic" is back this week with some fresh picks for UFC Des Moines, and during the Hot Takes segment, tensions rise as a bold prediction puts a whiskey shot on the line. We break down the main card, sip on some fine whiskey, and talk all things fight night.We also preview BKFC Fight Night Clearwater, where Bill will be in attendance as credentialed media—expect some gritty bare-knuckle action and behind-the-scenes stories in the episodes to come.

Picks and Pours 59: UFC Kansas City Picks, Vigilant MMA Commentary, and Daytona Fight WeekMatt "The Mechanic" couldn't make it to the show this week, but he still came through with his picks for UFC Kansas City. Bill holds it down solo—breaking down the main card and sharing some wild updates from the weekend, including how he accidentally became a color commentator at Vigilant MMA.Plus, a look ahead to his trip to Daytona Beach, Florida, where he’ll be cornering his teammate Jack Birge in a title fight for the Dynasty Fight League Amateur Muay Thai Championship.This episode also marks Bill’s first time streaming with Restream, after parting ways with StreamYard, which nearly doubled their prices. StreamYard was a great platform for the past few years, but the hike was just too much to justify. Time to try something new!Grab a pour and tune in for fights, stories, tech switches, and a whole lot more—this week’s episode packs a punch.MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Matt "The Mechanic" is BACK! Join us for the latest episode as Matt delivers his highly anticipated picks for what's shaping up to be one of the most electrifying fight cards in recent memory: UFC 314!We dive deep into the main card matchups, offering our analysis and predictions for each exciting fight. From the vacant featherweight title clash between Alexander Volkanovski and the surging Diego Lopes, to the highly anticipated showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett, this card is stacked!Beyond the fights, we also discuss the unfortunate news of the Buffalo Trace Distillery flooding in Frankfort, Kentucky.Here's the stacked UFC 314 fight card:**UFC 314 Main Event (ESPN+ PPV):*** 145 lbs.: Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes (for vacant featherweight title)**UFC 314 Main Card (ESPN+ PPV):*** 155 lbs.: Michael Chandler vs. Paddy Pimblett* 145 lbs.: Bryce Mitchell vs. Jean Silva* 145 lbs.: Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Freire* 205 lbs.: Nikita Krylov vs. Dominick Reyes**UFC 314 P

This week, Bill handles the picks solo due to Matt "The Mechanic's" technical difficulties. We're diving into UFC Vegas 105, breaking down the card and offering our predictions. We'll also recap UFC Mexico City and Bill shares a taste of Penelope barrel strength bourbon.UFC Vegas 105 Fight Card:Main Event (ESPN/ESPN+):145 lbs.: Josh Emmett vs. Lerone MurphyMain Card (ESPN/ESPN+):145 lbs.: Pat Sabatini vs. Joanderson Brito135 lbs.: Cortavious Romious vs. Chang Ho Lee265 lbs.: Martin Buday vs. Uran Satybaldiev185 lbs.: Brad Tavares vs. Gerald Meerschaert185 lbs.: Torrez Finney vs. Rob ValentinPrelims (ESPN/ESPN+):125 lbs.: Ode Osbourne vs. Luis Gurule135 lbs.: Davey Grant vs. Daniel Santos125 lbs.: Diana Belbita vs. Dione Barbosa170 lbs.: Rhys McKee vs. Daniel Frunza115 lbs.: Loma Lookboonmee vs. Istela Nunes135 lbs.: Victor Henry vs. Pedro Falcao115 lbs.: Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Talita AlencarTune in for fight analysis and bourbon.MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Picks & Pours 56 - UFC Mexico Parlay!

Grab your favorite beverage and join Bill and Matt "The Mechanic" for another round of MMA on the Rocks! This week, we're heading across the pond for a deep dive into the highly anticipated UFC London card!The main event is a welterweight WAR between top contenders Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. Will Edwards defend his home turf, or will Brady continue his climb to the top? We'll break down their styles, predict the fight, and give you our thoughts on who comes out on top.But that's not all! The co-main event features a light heavyweight clash between former champion Jan Blachowicz and the surging Carlos Ulberg. Can Blachowicz reclaim his momentum, or will Ulberg shock the world? We've got the analysis you need!Matt "The Mechanic" is back with his expert picks for the entire main card, so you know who to watch and where to place your bets.Plus, Bill shares a hilarious story about his latest adventure with baby chickens, and delivers a fiery rant about why Ryan Gordon Instagra

Matt "The Mechanic" is BACK in the house for another round of MMA on the Rocks! This week, we're diving deep into the highly anticipated UFC 313 card, headlined by a massive light heavyweight title clash!