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This week we break down the action from UFC Vegas 24, headlined by middleweight contenders Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. We talk about the card, the boxing fiasco headlined by Ben Askren and Jake Paul, Bellator 257, toddler behavior, booze, preview UFC 261 and more. As always, shares, reviews, feedback and criticisms are appreciated - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMA...

Solo episode this week to break down the action from UFC on ABC 2, headlined by middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori and Kevin Holland. Kevin stepped up on short notice to replace the injured Darren Till. I break down the action from the fights I saw on this card and also preview the upcoming UFC Vegas 24 card, headlined by Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum. I give my thoughts on the landscap...

This week we talk recent fight announcements, Bellator 255 results, whiskey, the return of the Ultimate Fighter and UFC on ABC 2. Kevin Holland steps up on less than two weeks notice to take on top middleweight contender Marvin Vettori. As always, shares, comments, feedback and criticisms are welcome and appreciated - cheers! MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10 MMA on the Rocks...

This week we recap the action from UFC 260 including the crowning of the new heavyweight champion of the world - Francis Ngannou. We talk about the future of the main event contestants, the future of Tyron Woodley after his fourth loss in a row, the rest of the card results, Israel Adesanya losing his BMW sponsorship, orange beer and more! As always, shares, feedback, criticism and comments are ap...

This week we talk a little soccer, NCAA Wrestling championships and of course we break down the action from UFC on ESPN 21. This event was headlined by top middleweight contenders Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland. We talk about the big knockout wins on the card, head and arm control, Jerry Springer after-fight antics, future matchups, cancelled matchups and everything in between. We preview UFC 260...

This week we break down the eye poking action from UFC Fight Night 187 - Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad. We talk about the unfortunate fouls on the card, the come-from-behind wins, the fast knockouts and more. We also talk St. Patrick's Day beverages, spice rubs, the unfortunate passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler and much more. As always, shares, comments, feedback and criticism are welcome and ap...

This week we break down the action from UFC 259, headlined by a light heavyweight championship fight between Jan Blachowicz and Israel Adesanya. We talk about the entire card, including the controversial disqualification, varying judging perspectives, biggest surprises and future matches to make. We also celebrate good things happening to good people and talk about the confusion of daylight saving...

We go live during the main event of UFC Vegas 20 to commentate on the action between heavyweights Ciryl Gane and Jairzinho Rozenstruik. We break down the entire card, preview UFC 259, talk Ryan Gordon slapping Andre Galvao, drink bourbon and have some laughs. As always, shares, comments, feedback and criticism are welcome and appreciated - cheers!    MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts MMA on the...

Solo episode this week to break down the action from UFC Fight Night 185, Lewis vs Blaydes. I talk about the devastating performance in the heavyweight main event, judging criteria, missing weight issues, Bowman Brothers small batch bourbon and a preview of Fight Night 186. Shares, feedback and criticism are welcome and appreciated, as always - cheers!  MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Roc...

This week we break down the action from UFC 258, headlined by a welterweight championship match between Kamaru Usman and Gilbert Burns. We talk about the entire card, the future of the welterweight division, preview UFC Fight Night 185 and even touch on Gina Carano being fired from her acting job.  MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops Support the Show...

This week we break down the action from UFC Fight Night 184, headlined by heavyweight contenders Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov. We break down the best finishes of the card, biggest winners, future matches to make and more. We also talk about the latest Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event, which was headlined by the debut of Paige VanZant against BKFC veteran Britain Hart. We talk abou...

This week we are back to break down UFC Fight Night 184, headlined by heavyweight contenders Alistair Overeem and Alexander Volkov. We also talk Super Bowl, bonded bourbon, Ben Askren vs Jake Paul, WWE Royal Rumble, UFC 257 and the downfall of BJ Penn. Cheers!  MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops Support the Show Drink of the Week: Henry McKenna 10 Ye...

Solo episode this week to break down the action from UFC 257 - Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier. This was a rematch from over six years ago  between two of the top lightweight MMA fighters in the world. I cover the co-main event between Michael Chandler and Dan Hooker, the drama surrounding Matt Frevola's fight weekend and mysterious duffel bags. As always, shares, feedback and criticism are...

This week we break down the action from UFC on ABC 1, from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi, headlined by featherweight contenders Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar. We talk about the most impressive performances on the card, the surprising fight of the night, great knockouts, some great bourbon and much more. We also preview the two upcoming cards this week - UFC on ESPN 20, headlined by Michael Chiesa and...

We're finally back for the first show of 2021! We took a long time off to celebrate the holidays, travel, spend time with family and catch up on all the loose ends left untied from 2020. We give out the MMA on the Rocks awards for 2020, categories include: Male and Female fighters of the year Fight of the year Knockout of the year Submission of the year Rookie of the year MMA on the Rocks guest of...

We made it to an episode this week despite travel and busy schedules to break down the action from UFC Vegas 17, headlined by welterweight contenders Stephen Thompson and Geoff Neal. We talk about the biggest winners on the card, most impressive performances, referee stoppages, top prospects, bourbon fusion blends, Jesus billboards and more! This is possibly the last episode of 2020 so we want to...

Solo episode this week to break down the action from UFC 256 headlined by a Flyweight Championship Fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. Charles Oliveira proves why he should be fighting for the lightweight title after dominating Tony Ferguson, Kevin Holland has one of the most impressive knockouts of the year, the card is packed with incredible finishes, I drink pumpkin beer from...

This week we break down the action from UFC Vegas 16, headlined by middleweight contenders Marvin Vettori and Jack Hermansson. The card was shortened due to last minute cancellations due to positive COVID tests. The card still delivered plenty of action even though the pacing was off. There were impressive knockouts, a big slam, a competitive main-event, new rising stars and come-from-behind wins....

Solo episode this week to break down the action from UFC Vegas 15, headlined by light heavyweights Anthony Smith and Devin Clark. I also talk about the legends boxing match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.. I break down the entire UFC card, preview UFC Vegas 16, drink bourbon, talk about yard work and manicures, it's a good time - cheers! MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts Supp...

This week we break down the action from UFC 255, headlined by a pair of flyweight world title fights. We talk about the biggest winners, future matches, missed weight, dislocated shoulders and more. We also preview UFC on ESPN 18, talk bourbon and going out drinking as a parent when you have a babysitter. Cheers! MMA on the Rocks Hoodies MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts Support the Show UFC 255: Deiveson...

This week we break down the action from UFC Vegas 14, headlined by former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael Dos Anjos and Paul Felder who famously stepped-up on short notice. We talk about the biggest winners from the card, future matches to make, a little beer and more. We also discuss Kevin Lee's new tattoo which was brought to our attention during the show, so you get to hear our live reactions....

Don't worry - not much election talk here since I'm sure you're getting too much of it everywhere else. This week I cover the action from UFC on ESPN 17, headlined by light heavyweight contenders Glover Teixeira and Thiago Santos. I talk about the most impressive performances, close decisions and ears falling off. I sip Four Roses single barrel this episode and as always, shares and feedback are a...

This week we break down the action from UFC Vegas 12, headlined by middleweights Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva. We talk about the biggest winners from the night and preview UFC on ESPN 17, headlined by light heavyweight contenders Thiago Santos and Glover Teixeira. We talk green smoothies, elections and Halloween along the way. As always, shares and feedback are greatly appreciated - cheers! ...

This week we break down the action from UFC 254, headlined by Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov defending his crown against Interim Champion, Justin Gaethje. We talk about the highlights of the fight, Khabib's strategy, dealing with adversity and his retirement. We also talk about what's next for the lightweight division. We break down the rest of the card, talk the biggest winners and most...

Jeff "The Animal" Wilson is back this week to break down the action from UFC Fight Night 180, Ortega vs Zombie. We talk about the most impressive wins of the night, including Jimmy Crute's 3x knockout and Jessica Andrade becoming the first female in UFC history to have wins in 3 different weight classes. We talk about the results of the entire card and preview the upcoming lightweight championship...