In this week’s episode, Bill and Matt recap all the chaos from UFC 322 and dive into the big question the MMA world is asking:Is Islam Makhachev the greatest fighter of all time?We break down the main event, the biggest talking points, and the fallout from a wild night at Madison Square Garden.Then we look ahead to UFC Qatar this coming Saturday, headlined by top lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker. But the real spotlight might be the co-main event, where former champion Belal Muhammad takes on rising superstar Ian Garry in a high-stakes matchup that could reshape the welterweight division.Bill also talks about getting deathly sick after last week’s episode, behind-the-scenes podcast chaos, and more.Pour a drink, sit back, and enjoy another week of fight talk and whiskey.Cheers! 🥃

Matt “The Mechanic” is back! In this episode, Bill and Matt break down all the action coming up at UFC 322, live this Saturday from Madison Square Garden.🥋 Main Event Breakdown🔺 Islam Makhachev moves up to welterweight to challenge champion Jack Della Maddalena in a massive super-fight.🔺 Style matchups, odds, and who we’re picking.🥊 Co-Main Event🔥 Former strawweight champ Weili Zhang jumps to 125 to challenge Valentina Shevchenko for the flyweight title.🔥 Can Zhang's speed and pressure break Shevchenko’s technical dominance?💥 Other Big Fights on the CardSean Brady vs. Michael MoralesLeon Edwards vs. Carlos PratesBeneil Dariush vs. Benoit St. DenisBo Nickal attempts to rebound from his first loss against submission specialist Rodolfo Vieira🥃 Whiskey + Fight TalkBill and Matt pour a little whiskey and break down the entire card — winners, value picks, live dogs, and bet-worthy angles.🏆 Fight Weekend RecapBill also talks about heading to Daytona, Florida over the weekend to corner his Muay Thai fighter Jack Birge — who brought home a championship win! Huge shoutout to Jack and the team.🔔 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE!Let us know your UFC 322 picks in the comments.More whiskey reviews, fight breakdowns, and “How I Met the Mat” interviews coming soon.

After a brief hiatus, Bill is back behind the mic for a solo session of Picks & Pours! Matt the Mechanic will return next week, but for now, Bill’s flying solo — breaking down the betting odds and matchups for UFC Vegas 111, live from the UFC Apex and headlined by welterweight contenders Randy Brown vs. Gabriel Bonfim.

Bill also dives into the controversial Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane eye poke, the ongoing issue of fighters allegedly throwing fights, and gives a quick life update — he’s heading to Daytona this weekend to corner his fighter Jack Birge in a championship Muay Thai bout.

Grab a pour, settle in, and enjoy a raw, unfiltered return to fight talk — MMA on the Rocks style. 🥃

After another short break, we’re back with Picks & Pours 72! This week we’re diving into UFC 320, headlined by the highly anticipated rematch between Light Heavyweight Champion Magomed Ankalaev and former champ Alex Pereira. Bill and Matt the Mechanic break down the entire main card, with Matt giving his official picks for each fight.We also catch up on the latest MMA news, discuss a little BKFC action, and of course share some pours along the way.

MMA on the Rocks: Picks & Pours 71 🍹🥊
Matt "The Mechanic" is back from vacation and ready to make his fight picks for UFC Noche 3: Lopes vs Silva. The card might not be the strongest on paper, but Bill and Matt break it all down, give their takes, and find some hidden gems worth watching.

Bill also shares some updates about life outside the cage—including what it’s like adjusting to life with a brand-new puppy 🐶.

Grab a drink, tune in, and join the conversation!

This week we’re breaking down UFC Shanghai, headlined by Johnny Walker vs. Mingyang Zhang. We also dive into a high-stakes co-main event at 145 lbs.: Brian Ortega vs. Aljamain Sterling. Plus, Matt “The Mechanic” has to pay up on last week’s bet… which means eating a raw egg straight from one of Bill’s chickens!

Thanks for tuning in and supporting the show—pour yourself a drink, sit back, and enjoy the ride.

We are back this week to discuss Matt "The Mechanic's" picks for UFC 319. There is a little bit more on the line this week as the loser of the main event bet will have to eat a raw egg live on the air next week. We discuss Matt's picks for the main card, talk about the UFC's new deal with Paramount and how it really benefits everyone involved and we even discuss whether it is worth it to see old movies in the theater. Thank you for tuning in, cheers!

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 of eggs from his backyard chickens.

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 anticipated fights on the card, and give some fight picks that may or may not be influenced by the bourbon. Tune in for whiskey reviews, MMA hot takes, and the kind of chaos you’ve come to expect from Picks and Pours.

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 against Kai Kara-France... but is KKF really the most deserving contender?

Also on this episode:

• Jon Jones announces retirement and picks up a DUI (again)—what’s next for the former heavyweight champ?

• Whiskey pours and hot takes, as always 🥃

Thanks for tuning in—cheers!

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