MMA on the Rocks

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...

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 anticip...

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...

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. 🍻 Tune in for...

We’re back! After another brief week off (Bill was in New York celebrating his niece’s birthday 🎉), the MMA world didn’t slow down—and neither are we. We now have a new undisputed UFC women’s bantamweight champion in Kayla Harrison, and she wasted no time calling out the legend Amanda Nunes, who stepped into the cage to accept. Could this be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time? We break it...

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 talk...

Picks and Pours 60: UFC Des Moines Picks, BKFC Clearwater, Hot Takes & Whiskey Shots Matt "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 N...

Picks and Pours 59: UFC Kansas City Picks, Vigilant MMA Commentary, and Daytona Fight Week Matt "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....

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...

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 Murphy Main Card (ESPN...

Picks & Pours 56 - UFC Mexico Parlay! 🥃👊 In this episode, Matt "The Mechanic" delivers his highly anticipated parlay picks for UFC Mexico. We dive into a brief discussion of the card's key matchups, but let's be honest, the conversation quickly veers into the realm of casual MMA talk and quality drinks. If you're looking for some fight predictions with a side of laid-ba...

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...

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!🔥 Main Event Mayhem: We're breaking down the explosive showdown between champion Alex Pereira and the surging Magomed Ankalaev. Will Pereira's power prevail, or will Ankalae...

This week, it's a solo show. Matt "The Mechanic" couldn't make it, so Bill's taking the reins, diving straight into UFC Vegas 103. Expect a detailed breakdown of the main card, with Bill offering his own insights and even attempting to predict Matt's likely picks. We'll get into the matchups, the fighters, and the potential outcomes, all with the no-nonsense approach...

Get your UFC Vegas 102 betting knowledge here! Matt "The Mechanic" joins Bill Welker on Picks & Pours 51 to deliver his expert picks for the Cannonier vs. Rodrigues main card. Plus, we dive into the results from UFC 312 and discuss the controversial post-fight comments from Sean Strickland's coach. Bill's enjoying Bardstown Bourbon Company's Origin Series – find out why i...

Get ready for another action-packed episode of MMA on the Rocks! This week, Bill sits down with Matt "The Mechanic" to break down the banger that is UFC 312. Will Sean Strickland avenge his previous loss against Dricus Du Plessis in their highly anticipated rematch? And can Tatiana Suarez dethrone the dominant Weili Zhang for the Women's Strawweight title? We'll dissect the main...

Welcome back to MMA on the Rocks! 🍻 We're back after a week off and ready to break down UFC Saudi Arabia! Join Bill and Matt the Mechanic as they give their picks and pours for the entire card, headlined by the highly anticipated clash between former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya and the surging Nassourdine Imavov. We'll also dive into the explosive co-main event featuring Sharabu...

It's the first live episode of the year, and we’re kicking off 2025 with Picks and Pours! 🍻 Join host Bill Welker and Matt “The Mechanic” as they dive into UFC Vegas 101, headlined by a highly anticipated strawweight showdown between Mackenzie Dern and Amanda Ribas. Will the first UFC card of the year be a hit or miss? 🤔 We’re breaking down the fights, sharing betting picks, and, of course, pair...

This week we are giving picks for the final card of 2024! Our friend Billy Quaratillo takes the stage in Tampa for the co-main event. The card is headlined by welterweight standouts Joaquin Buckley and Colby Covington. We talk whiskey and even an embarrassing elf on the shelf story. Don't forget to subscribe to MMA on the Rocks for more combat sports and adult beverage content, cheers! MMA on the...

Bill's back from his dream bourbon trail vacation, refreshed and ready to dive into the world of MMA. Join us as we break down the highly anticipated UFC 310 pay-per-view. Matt "The Mechanic" shares his expert picks and analysis on key matchups, we talk about Longo/Weidman fighters being banned to the prelims and there may be a hot take involved as well. MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Get ready for a preview of UFC 309's main card! On this week's episode of the MMA on the Rocks podcast, we dive deep into the heavyweight championship fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Our resident expert, Matt "The Mechanic," shares his predictions for the fight and breaks down the key matchups. We also discuss the highly anticipated exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, analy...

MMA on the Rocks returns after a short break! Join us as we dive back into the fight game, discuss the latest in MMA, and give our expert picks for UFC Vegas 100. We'll cover everything you need to know about this underwhelming card, our thoughts on key matchups, and what to watch out for. Don’t miss it—grab a drink, sit back, and let's talk fights! 🔔 Subscribe for more MMA insights and predictio...

After a brief hiatus due to Hurricane Milton, MMA on the Rocks is back with picks and predictions for UFC Vegas 99, featuring an exciting middleweight showdown between Michel Pereira and Anthony Hernandez. We dive into fight analysis, share our thoughts on whiskey, and even toss in a hot take or two. Tune in for "expert" UFC breakdowns, MMA insights, and a bit of whiskey talk. Cheers to being back...

In this episode of MMA on the Rocks, your favorite hosts dive into the action-packed card for UFC Paris (Fight Night 243) while the looming threat of Hurricane Helene bears down on Florida! 🌪️ With the possibility of losing power, we’re making sure to get our picks in before the storm hits! Join us as we break down the matchups, analyze fighters’ performances, and share our top betting picks for t...

This week, we're diving into the world of MMA with a recap of UFC Noche and BKFC 66. No picks this time, so Matt "The Mechanic" took a break. But don't worry, I've got plenty to talk about! I just got back from an awesome trip to Hollywood, Florida, where I caught some insane BKFC fights. I'll share my thoughts on the event, the crowd, and the overall vibe. Plus, we'l...