MMA on the Rocks

MMA on the Rocks – Picks and Pours 93: UFC 331Bill and Matt are back with another round of MMA on the Rocks – Picks and Pours as they break down the main card for UFC 331!The flyweight title is on the line as Joshua Van defends his belt against former champion Alexandre Pantoja in a highly anticipated rematch. After their first meeting ended early due to Pantoja’s injury, the two finally get the c...

Bill and Matt are back with another round of MMA on the Rocks – Picks & Pours! This week, the guys break down the UFC Shanghai main card, headlined by a 135-pound showdown between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. Matt “The Mechanic” puts his fight-picking skills to the test once again, giving his picks and predictions for the biggest fights on the card. Who's getting the W, and who’s get...

Bill and Matt “The Mechanic” are breaking down the UFC Sacramento main card, headlined by a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues. Matt makes his picks for the entire main card, while the guys break down the matchups, debate the biggest questions heading into fight night, and talk about who they think has the edge once the cage door closes.🥊 UFC Sacramento🔥 Anthon...

Bill and Matt "The Mechanic" are back with another round of fights, whiskey, and questionable life decisions as they break down UFC Vegas 120!This week's main event features perennial lightweight contender Mateusz Gamrot taking on rising prospect Quillan Salkilld in a pivotal matchup that could shake up the 155-pound division. In the co-main event, friend of the show Billy Quarantill...

🥃 Picks & Pours #88 is here! Bill and Matt are back after a week off, and there's plenty to catch up on. This week, we break down UFC Abu Dhabi: Ankalaev vs. Guskov, with Matt making his official picks for the entire main card. Can Magomed Ankalaev reassert his dominance, or does Azamat Guskov have what it takes to pull off the upset? Before the fights, we dive into the latest MMA news, d...

Conor McGregor is back. On this episode of MMA on the Rocks: Picks and Pours 87, Bill and Matt break down UFC 329 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by McGregor's long-awaited return to the Octagon. After exactly five years away from MMA and more than six years since his last victory, the former two-division UFC champion faces one of the sport's most beloved fighters, Max Holloway...

Matt the Mechanic is back with his picks for UFC Baku, headlined by Rafael Fiziev taking on Manuel Torres in a lightweight showdown. While the main event should deliver, Bill is even more excited for the co-main event as Shara Magomedov faces Michel Pereira in what could easily steal the show. The guys break down the entire card, discuss the fights they're most looking forward to, and give the...

UFC Freedom 250 is in the books, and Bill and Matt break down the biggest moments from the event. The guys discuss the aftermath of the card, what's next for several of the featured fighters, and the storylines that could shape the UFC landscape moving forward. From championship implications to potential title challengers, they take a look at where some of the night's biggest winners and l...

The UFC is bringing a historic event to the White House lawn, and we're breaking down every fight on the upcoming UFC Freedom card. Despite featuring only seven bouts, this card is stacked from top to bottom with high-stakes matchups and big names. In the main event, Ilia Topuria puts his lightweight championship on the line against interim champion Justin Gaethje in a fight that promises viol...

On this episode of MMA on the Rocks: Picks and Pours 83, Matt recaps his vacation in Texas while Bill gets ready for a busy stretch with commentary duties for Vigilant in Fort Myers next weekend and an upcoming cruise vacation. The guys talk about the MVP card featuring Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano, Sean Strickland’s recent win, and whatever chaos comes with mixing fight talk and tequila. Bill dri...

This one’s just straight up boxing and booze . I sat down with pro bare knuckle fighter Terry “Neph” Williams , poured some Dark Arts Tokaji Cask whiskey , and let it rip. We talk about: 👊 Training and what it really takes to stay ready 🏋️‍♂️ Gym life and the day-to-day grind 👨‍👩‍👧 Trying to balance family with being a pro fighter 😂 Plus a lot of laughs and random stories along the way No scr...

This week on MMA on the Rocks , we break down UFC Vegas 116 and everything you need to know heading into fight night. We run through the main card, including a look at the headline matchup, key stylistic clashes, and where the value is if you’re watching with a betting mindset. From rising contenders to sneaky undercard matchups, we’ve got you covered with our usual mix of analysis and nonsense. M...

MMA on the Rocks: Picks & Pours 81We’re back with another episode just in time for UFC 327 this weekend. Matt “The Mechanic” is in the shop breaking down the main card and giving his picks for all the action, while Bill holds it down on the home front. With his wife out of town, Bill shares stories from a weekend of dad duty with his daughter—including a trip to check out the new Super Mario B...

After a two-week hiatus, MMA on the Rocks is back! 🍻 Bill has been on the road cornering Muay Thai fighters in Austin, Texas and Puerto Rico , and now we’re catching up on everything that went down in the fight world while he was away. In this episode, we recap the latest MMA news and break down the main card of UFC Vegas 114 with Matt “The Mechanic’s” fight picks and betting insights. Grab a dri...

We're back for a quick lunch break episode to break down UFC Houston. Sean Strickland and Daneil Hernandez face off in the main event. Matt "The Mechanic" gives his picks for the main card after going 5-0 on his bets last week. Bill talks about traveling to Puerto Rico and Austin, Texas in the coming weeks to corner Muay Thai and we discuss current events including the announcement o...

We're back to hear Matt "The Mechanic's" picks for UFC Vegas 113 main card. Bill tries Vegemite for the first time and has a horrific experience.

Bill and Matt “The Mechanic” are back to break down the main card of UFC 375, live from Sydney, Australia. We’re getting back-to-back numbered cards for the first time in a while, and this one delivers some serious fireworks. The champ Alexander Volkanovski grants a rematch to rising star Diego Lopes, while the co-main event is an absolute slugfest as Dan Hooker takes on Benoit St. Denis in what f...

After a long hiatus, Bill and Matt “The Mechanic” are back behind the mic to break down UFC 324 — and there’s a LOT to talk about. In this episode, the guys run through the full card, discuss just how exciting some of these matchups are, and Bill shares some personal stories about life during the break from the show and what’s been going on behind the scenes. 155 lbs. – Interim Lightweight Title J...

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 Tsa...

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.🥋 Main Event Breakdown🔺 Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight to challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in a massive super-fight.🔺 Style matchups, odds, and who we’re picking.🥊 Co-Main Event🔥 Former strawweight champ Weili Zhang jumps to...

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...

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 B...

MMA on the Rocks: Picks & Pours 71 🍹🥊 Matt "The Mechanic" is back from vacation and ready to make his fight picks for UFC Noche 3: Lopes vs Silva . The card might not be the strongest on paper, but Bill and Matt break it all down, give their takes, and find some hidden gems worth watching. Bill also shares some updates about life outside the cage—including what it’s like adjusting...

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 en...

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...