Talking Rounds

With a recent Kid Rock buzz, the fellas toast to the We the People hit song from Kid, with mixed reviews. A must listen! The conversation shifts to some recapping previous fight cards, including a gnarly best bets and best of the almost including Luque stymying some nice profits.  With Luke Rockhold fighting on the upcoming PPV, and him mentioning psilocybin (mushrooms), we discuss potential value...

The fellas are well rested and rejuvenated after a modest hiatus. There are talks of humbling golf moments, so much so that we foreshadow Tuckers potential golf retirement! Perhaps choice sound bites from some weekend rounds are due for some perspective, with this unlikely prospectus. For now, the boys refocus, and the previous UFC weeks are summarized , as well as this upcoming PPV. In the dog da...

On this episode, we are graced by the inimitable UFC veteran Eryk Anders for a short segment. Fresh off of his Joe Rogan Experience interview, he visits with the fellas about his recent bout vs Park, his role as a coach and mentor for young fighters, and partakes in some Talking Rounds Would You Rather staples. We are immensely appreciative of his time and have admired his hard fought career. A br...

We are pleased to be joined in studio by young prospect Will Breslin, fresh off his 2nd Round Submission in Stellar Fights 50. We discuss with the 22 year old prospect his play-by-play for the victory, his thoughts on future bouts, and some fun gym and training stories you won’t want to miss. Tucker launches a questionnaire that leans rather philosophical by its end, but plenty of humor to go arou...

A wild card in Austin leaves the fellas eager to reunite and discuss their favorite finishes and performances. Tucker and Obs texted at length during the card, so some choice jokes and anecdotes are recounted from that too. Overall, very much in the running for card of the year! Obs takes a moment to review a couple of choice betting cards from this past week on the new segment : The Best, and the...

Obs begins by recounting a rainy golf outing from the weekend, which launches an in depth analysis of appropriate golf behavior. Whether you’re a weekend whacker or a seasoned low-handicapped golfer, these traits of slow play, leaving the course in disarray, and mismanagement of emotions are enough to leave the fellas partial to playing solo or in twosomes for the links. To each is own, but we her...

Enter "talking rounds" in all lowercase at tuckerlutz.com to get 10% off on new Clean Work Carhartt t-shirts! The episode starts fast and loud with some tales of Traeger dream L-I-V-I-N. Tucker goes over some of his favorite works as honorary meat-caterer, especially with his pulled pork, as the boys chop their weekends. Obs brushes past a stressed 18 in favor of his nipple cream exploit...

We are proud to feature our interview with undefeated Heavyweight Champion of Rough N Rowdy Brawl! Fresh off of his win over bad-mouth savage Big Dick Booty Daddy at RNR 17 one weeks prior to this episodes recording, Bobby Laing gives the fellas a great interview. Topics featured include scathing takes on BDBD’s mid-fight inactivity, Bobby’s upcoming bout at his home in Braintree MA, as well as a...

Notice: Some Youtube clips are blasted, please be cautious if you are listening on headphones for the second half of the show. Another week, and another fight card set in the books. The boys recap a modestly finish-heavy card, giving special appreciation for Davey Grant’s finishing ability. They transition into a quick preview of this upcoming week for UFC: Holm vs. Vieira, by delving into picks f...

Obs hauntingly familiar run-in with -vid comes to an end as the boys are back in Clean Work Studios to chop up a hot and cold UFC 273 PPV. Tucker takes a commanding lead in picks for the week, while Obs bemoans a lost bet with Romero’s late stoppage win over Alex Polizzi.  Rose’s odd corner work and slow pacing of the co-main is critiqued in detail. The card is delved into with some considerable d...

The boys have their first social distance episode due to Obs covid bout. He may blame his dismal picks last week on this , but nevertheless, Tucker handily won last weeks Font vs Vera card. An exciting, double title fight PPV card is overviewed. There’s a fair bit of depth on the card, but the fellas break down their 7 favorite fights and hit up  their 3 locks of the week. Hopeful for a solid week...

“This is my office as well as my home” Dante, Grandma’s Boy , 2006. Jesse Stirn comes into Clean Work Studios as the fellas first official guest. In the inaugural interview episode, we tackle past fights that MMA veterans Tucker and Jesse have had, “Eskimo brothers,” in past opponents- both with wins and losses,  and Jesse’s fight career. Coming off a decision win at Indiana’s Art of Scrap, Stirn...

No Beers this week! The boys sober up for a strictly business episode. A week full of fiery, furious finishes is reviewed. Tyson Pedros masterful performance is touched on, Tucker and Evan “Obs” laud the Jourdain guillotine finish, as well as a begrudging discussion of Mike “The Truth” Jackson’s fluke DQ win.  Next week Font vs Vera has a great maincard, and the fellas get excited. Fight picks are...

In the essence of keeping it light, stories of three card wins and tireless gambling excursions are shared.  Shifting towards UFC, Obs prides himself in his pick of Belal by decision. A lively discussion of his path to victory is had, and Tucker and Obs appraise his stake within a stacked 170 weight division. The team glosses on another modestly slim UFC card ahead and as is tradition, puts in the...

UFC 273 is in the books and the fellas recap a great weekend of fights. Splicing between a 9-hole golf round, and some tri-tip endeavors on the Traeger, the lads sprinkle in some upcoming fight talk, specifically the Belal v. Luque main event this weekend at UFC Apex. Cain Velasquez released a statement on his Instagram account today, the fellas touch on that, as well as address Ground Controls ow...

Tucker and Obs forecast a big UFC, double title fight pay per view week. They go through their picks for the entire card, breaking down their locks of the week, listed at the bottom. Obs picks vs Tucks picks ensues as the top 6 fights on the card get special treatment. Will it be the self-proclaimed betting sharp, or the UFC featherweight who can pick em better? Tune in to see which heavy ‘dogs th...

On the inaugural episode, Tucker overviews the history of his fighting career and how he came to be a UFC athlete, tracing his undefeated amateur career, his journey to be two-division champion in Baltimore's promotion Shogun Fights, his two winning fights on the contender series, as well as his two UFC bouts. From here, the fellas will chop up a UFC Columbus card, of which Tucker was slated...