MMA on the Rocks

This week we celebrate a huge win for friend of the show Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola at UFC 288. I also break down the rest of the card, talk about future matchups and the most impressive performances of the night. I also preview UFC Charlotte, headlined by an intriguing matchup between Jairzinho Rozenstruik and Jailton Almeida. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and c...

This week I tell a story about a near invasion at my Muay Thai gym where I coach in Clearwater, Florida. I recap BKFC 41 headlined by former UFC stars Mike Perry and Luke Rockhold as well as UFC Vegas 72 which was headlined by bantamweight contenders Yadong Song and Ricky Simon. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts  - Use promo c...

Quick episode this week to recap a fun fight night, UFC Vegas 71, headlined by heavyweight contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes. I talk about big wins, unfortunate head butts, close decisions and fights to make next. I also preview UFC Vegas 72, headlined by bantamweights Yadong Song and Ricky Simon. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on t...

This week I talk about the results of UFC Kansas City, headlined by featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Arnold Allen. I talk about the three retirements from the evening, matches to make, most impressive performances and more. I also preview UFC Vegas 71. As always, thank you for the shares, feedback, comments and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts  - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MM...

This week Jeff "The Animal" Wilson is back to break down UFC 287. We talk about the biggest winners, matches to make, controversial decisions and lessons learned. We also preview UFC Kansas City, which features our friend Billy Quarantillo in the co-main event against Edson Barbosa on a card that guarantees action. As always, thank you for the comments, shares, feedback and criticism - c...

This week I cover the action from UFC San Antonio, headlined by bantamweight contenders Cory Sandhagen and Marlon "Chito" Vera. I talk about the wonky judging in Texas, close decisions, slick finishes and Manel Kape losing his cool when his opponent had to withdraw at the last minute due to a seizure. I will save UFC 287 talk for next week's show. As always, thank you for the shares,...

This week I break down UFC 286 - Leon Edwards retaining his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman, what may be next for both fighters and the rest of the card. I also preview UFC San Antonio. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts  - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show T...

A full breakdown of UFC Las Vegas - Yan vs Dvalishvili which may or may not have been under the influence of whiskey from across the globe. Also a preview of UFC 286, headlined by the third meeting between the welterweight champion Leon Edwards and the former champion Kamaru Usman. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo...

Jon Jones completely dismantles Cyrile Gane in his heavyweight debut, Alexa Grasso shocks the world submitting Valentina Shevchenko, Bo Nickal smothers a much more experienced fighter in his UFC debut and that's just scratching the surface of UFC 285. We cover this, preview of UFC Las Vegas - Yan vs Dvalishvili, traveling to LA, local breweries and more. As always, thank you for the shares, commen...

This week I break down the action from UFC Vegas 70. Biggest winners, most impressive performances and future matches to make. I also dive into UFC 285 and the return of Jon Jones. I talk about some home renovations, a trip to EPCOT, hip replacement surgery, Benchmark bourbon and even give my opinion on Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism...

This week I break down the entire UFC Vegas 69 card, headlined by a short-notice fight between flyweight contenders Jessica Andrade and Erin Blanchfield. I talk about future matchups, preview UFC Vegas 70, talk about the recent P4P rankings and talk about my experience at a Valentine's daddy-daughter dance. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the...

We spend Super Bowl Sunday talking MMA and debating the score of the UFC 284 main event. Are you on the Volk (band) wagon, or did you think Islam deserved the win? We lead the show talking about Jens Pulver being inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. We also break down the entire main card, preview UFC Vegas 69, give our irrelevant Super Bowl picks and even talk movies. As always, thank you for the...

Happy New Year! Yes, I know it's February, I explain in the episode where I've been and what I've been up to. I briefly review UFC Vegas 68, I preview UFC 284, I talk about the fighters who have impressed me the most so far in 2023, I talk about judging amateur MMA fights, my favorite whiskey of 2022, Fedor's retirement and much more. As always, thank you for the shares, feedback and criticism - c...

Episode 300 is also the Festivus episode. We air our grievances, break down the results of UFC Vegas 66, talk crazy cat ladies, catch up with Jeff "The Animal" Wilson and do a live tasting of whiskey advocate's number one whiskey of 2022. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers and happy holidays!   Whiskey Advocate Top 20 MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use...

I'm back this week to talk everything UFC 282, fill you in on my absence on the airwaves due to my house falling apart, congratulate my buddy Dave Mundell on his BKFC championship and preview UFC Vegas 66. I also break down Whiskey Advocate's top 20 whiskies of 2022 and give my opinions on the best gifts for the whiskey drinker in your life. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback...

This week marks the return of Jeff "The Animal" Wilson. He talks about his world travels and helps break down the action from UFC Vegas 65. Unfortunately, the main event fell apart, but this card still delivered. The spotlight was bright on Kennedy Nzechukwu in the new main event. There were some epic knockouts and close decisions. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and critic...

Condolences to the family of MMA legend Anthony "Rumble" Johnson. He will be missed a great deal by this community, rest in peace AJ. This week I break down all the action from UFC 281. The back and forth battles, the submissions, the knockouts, the guard pulling, missing weight, come-from-behind wins and hype train wrecks. I also preview UFC Vegas 65, featuring a heavyweight matchup between Derri...

This week I discuss getting kicked off Facebook AGAIN, this time possibly for good, losing my voice over a throat injury, no booze November and some MMA! I break down the last two weeks of fights - UFC Vegas 63 and 64, I also preview UFC 281 and more. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Ro...

After a few weeks away, I finally catch up with Jeff "The Animal" Wilson to discuss both of our recent travels, eating exotic foods, spending time with family, celebrating life, death, birthdays and everything in between. More of a show about life than MMA, we do break down UFC 280 towards the end of the show, as well as preview UFC Vegas 63. But in all honesty, if you're looking for a deep dive o...

This week I am patiently awaiting the arrival of Hurricane Ian here in Florida. I talk about my experience with tropical storms, break down the UFC Vegas 61 card, talk a little Bellator and more. As always, thank you for the comments, shares, feedback and criticism - cheers!  MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the...

This week I break down all the action from UFC Vegas 60. All the gruesome cuts, exciting finishes, bizarre judging, future matches to make and more. I also briefly discuss Canelo vs Triple G and how the first fight between them made me fall out of love with boxing. Thank you for the comments, shares, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the...

This week I break down all the drama and action from UFC 279. Chimaev missing weight, card shuffling, the last fight on Nate Diaz's contract, Jingliang Li's suit and more. Cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show Theme song by Alex Grohl  #UFC279 170 lbs.: Nate Diaz vs. Tony Ferguson (not Khamzat Chimae...

This week I sit down with the founder and operator of Vigilant MMA, Brandon Lee to talk UFC Paris, the stress of running a promotion and fighters having the right attitudes making all the difference. Brandon also tells his story of going from a young MMA fighter to becoming paralyzed from the neck down and turning that event into an opportunity for other young fighters. We discuss his recent Vigil...

After a hiatus of 77 days, the MMA on the Rocks podcast is back! Coincidentally, the same week that Tom Brady made his return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers! I talk about the reason for my layoff from the podcast and social media, talk bourbon of course and my favorite MMA moments from the past few months. Big retirements, shocking freak injuries, future matchups and much more. I definitely missed do...

My reaction to UFC 275 - the biggest winners, the retirements, seven bonuses, most exciting fights and more. I also talk about rare beers, family vacations and birthday parties. As always, thank you for the shares, comments, feedback and criticism - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops MMA on the Rocks Hoodies Support the Show #UFC275 205 lbs.:...