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Get your fight picks ready for UFC Vegas 89, headlined by a firecracker flyweight clash between Amanda Ribas and Rose Namajunas. We dissect the matchup, predict the winners, and you won't wanna miss our "hot take or take a shot" challenge! Plus, we dive into the latest MMA news and react to Sean Strickland's wildest rants. Join the crew and subscribe for more entertaining fight b...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Pour a Guinness with me to talk about UFC Vegas 88. We had a ton of finishes, exciting submissions, one controversial eye poke and some questionable decisions. Let's get into all that and more - cheers! ➡️ Subscribe & Turn On Notifications! ⬅️ Don't miss out on the next episode on the rocks - cheers! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

UFC Vegas 88 will be headlined by a true brawler vs technician matchup between Tai Tuivasa and Marcin Tybura. The card has some sneakily exciting fights. Matt "The Mechanic" makes his picks, we pay tribute to Mark "The Hammer" Coleman and more Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications - cheers! Leave your predictions in the comments below. ➡️ Subscribe & Turn...

UFC 299 delivered action that lived up to the stacked card. Sean O'Malley battered Marlon "Chito" Vera for five rounds of redemption to retain his bantamweight title. Dustin Poirier weathered the storm against the young French kill Benoit Saint-Denis to rally for a legendary knockout victory. UFC newcomer Michael "Venom" Page proved to be too quick for Kevin Holland. Petr Y...

UFC 299 is stacked with epic matchups, and in this video, I'm breaking down EVERY fight on the main card. We'll be diving deep into the strengths and weaknesses of each fighter, analyzing recent performances, and making PREDICTIONS for who will come out victorious. Will Sean O'Malley avenge his loss to Marlon "Chito" Vera? Can Dustin Poirier get back on track against the risi...

UFC Vegas 87 had a pretty even split of snoozer fights and spectacular knockouts. We saw some flyweight contenders establish their presence and Jairzinho Rozenstruik proved that experience can still be more important than undefeated aggression. We celebrate the anniversary of the bottled-in-bond act with a pour of Bardstown origin series bourbon. ➡️ Subscribe & Turn On Notifications! ⬅️ Don&#3...

Get ready for UFC Vegas 87! We're breaking down our predictions, celebrating wins from UFC Mexico City, and diving into the latest MMA news. Join us for a pour of Old Grand-Dad 114 and our "Hot Take or Take a Shot" segment – someone's taking a mango liquor shot! ➡️ Subscribe & Turn On Notifications! ⬅️ Don't miss out on the next episode on the rocks - cheers! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

** Action-packed fights! ** Let's talk about the insanity of UFC Mexico City, where Brandon Royval and Brian Ortega secured redemptive victories in epic rematches. We saw fast-paced action and an unforgettable crowd brawl that had everyone talking! We also had decisions that left everyone confused. ➡️ Subscribe & Turn On Notifications! ⬅️ Don't miss out on the next episode on the rocks...

Join us LIVE as we break down the upcoming fights at UFC Mexico City and share our picks for the main card ! Matt and I go head-to-head debating whether the UFC 300 main event lives up to the hype. Plus, it wouldn't be a fight night without some whiskey! Tune in for expert analysis, heated debates, and a little fun as we predict the winners and losers. Don't forget to: #UFC #UFCFightNight...

UFC 298 delivered a night of unexpected turns and exciting battles. Here's a quick breakdown: Main Event: In an impressive upset, Ilia Topuria dethroned featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski with a thunderous knockout in the second round. This marks Volkanovski's first loss in the division and throws the weight class wide open. Other Notable Bouts: Robert Whittaker out-pointed Paulo...

Valentine's Day episode! Here to break down the action from UFC Vegas 86. Jack Hermansson showed the value of experience in a big win over the hard-hitting Joe Pyfer. It was a night full of comebacks, big finishes and great fights. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! Magic Mind Productivity Shots⁠⁠⁠ - Promo code: MMAROCKS20 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MMA on the Ro...

This week we make picks for UFC Vegas 86 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the UFC Apex. It's headlined by middleweights Jack Hermansson and Joe Pyfer. We also get int our "Hot Take or Take a Shot" segment in which Matt presents an MMA hot take. If I can't change his mind, I have to take a shot from the bag of mystery shooters. We get into the pour of the week, a trip to Busch Gardens, Gor...

This week I talk about my experience judging some local MMA and boxing fights. I also discuss the results of UFC Vegas 85 and what might be next for some of the fighters involved. I also dive into BKFC 57 results. I also embarrass myself with accidentally reporting false news about Rose Namajunas. Drink of the week is Old Forester 100 proof rye whiskey. As always, thank you for the shares, comment...

We're back with picks for UFC Vegas 85 and pours of great whiskey. We talk about the pour of the week - Blue Note Juke Joint Uncut, Unfiltered. We talk some hot takes, take punishment shots for our opinions, get into Vince McMahon drama, MMA news and more. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! Magic Mind Productivity Shots⁠ - Promo code: MMAROCKS20 ⁠⁠O...

I was joined by undefeated BKFC fighter Royal Ryan Reber to discuss his upcoming fight at BKFC 57 this Friday in Hollywood, Florida. We discuss the mentality it takes to be a bare knuckle fighter, how the training is different and why Ryan believes he can become the best bare knuckle boxer in his division. We break down the challenges involved in the sport, what drives him to be great and why bare...

Prepare for a deep dive into the unforgettable action of UFC 297! Main Event Masterclass: Witness the strategic brawl that saw Dricus Du Plessis dethrone Sean Strickland in a grueling five-round war for the middleweight title. Both fighters left everything in the octagon, showcasing incredible heart and resilience. Was it a decisive victory or a nail-biting decision? Find out what I thought and sh...

UFC Vegas 84 delivered an exciting night of fights that had something for everyone. In the main event, the highly-ranked Magomed Ankalaev put on a dominant performance, silencing the electrifying Johnny Walker with a thunderous second-round knockout. This emphatic victory solidified Ankalaev's position as a true contender in the light heavyweight division. Jim Miller reminded everyone why he i...

I'm joined by Matt "The Mechanic" to give predictions for the first UFC card of 2024. In this episode, we'll preview all the main card fights, break down the key storylines, and make our predictions. We'll also discuss the latest UFC news, fight announcements, rumors and we get into some whiskey talk as well. Order alcohol to your door with Drizly⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MMA on the Rocks T...

We're back for the first time in 2024 to present our awards for 2023 and predictions for this year. We discuss our picks for 2023 fighter of the year, predict which champion will retain their belt in 2024, pick a non-champion who will win a belt in 2024 and give our favorite MMA moments from 2023. We also present the BKFC fighter of the year award, whiskey of the year and even talk some news....

I'm joined by my buddy Matt "The Mechanic" during the biggest UFC drought in recent memory. With no fights in the near future, we discuss our Christmas experiences, whiskey we've come across and even 18 men intentionally stranding themselves on a steamboat in Antarctica eating raw penguin meat. We give our best attempt to deliver content in the absence of the UFC. We hope everyon...

This week on picks and pours, Matt "the mechanic" gives his betting picks for UFC 296. Matt gives picks for the entire main card and the main event of the prelims. We discuss if the UFC will find a replacement for Ian Garry to fight Vicente Luque and debate if all the heat towards Garry is deserved. We get into some politics, holiday whiskey ideas, betting odds and more. As always, thank...

Here this week to break down the action from UFC Vegas 83 - all the exciting finishes, the biggest winners and what's next for the fighters who competed this weekend. We also take a look at the upcoming UFC 296 card, talk some top whiskies of 2023, holiday events and more. As always, thank you for the comments, shares, feedback and criticism - cheers! #UFC296 #UFCVegas83 Buy me a drink⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Back this week for picks and pours - my buddy Matt "The Mechanic" makes picks for the upcoming UFC card and I criticize him. We both make terrible picks, but have fun doing it. Usually these episodes are only available on YouTube, but I decided to post this one everywhere. Make sure you subscribe on YouTube to catch this weekly sub series live every Thursday. I also reveal the answer to...

This week I'm here to break down the action from UFC Austin and BKFC 56. All the knockouts, submissions, slams and more. Some behind-the-scenes analysis and information and rankings talk as well. As always, thank you for the comments, shares, feedback and criticism - cheers! Buy me a drink⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts⁠⁠⁠⁠  - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 ⁠⁠⁠⁠MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Picks and Pours is a new weekly segment of MMA on the Rocks that is usually only available on YouTube. I decided to share this episode for the audio-only audience because there was no Sunday episode due to Thanksgiving. On these episodes, I chat with my buddy Matt "The Mechanic" who makes picks on the upcoming UFC cards. I will then rip Matt's picks apart or slightly agree with them....