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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/26/26 | ![]() UFC Baku - Picks and Pours 86 | Matt the Mechanic is back with his picks for UFC Baku, headlined by Rafael Fiziev taking on Manuel Torres in a lightweight showdown. While the main event should deliver, Bill is even more excited for the co-main event as Shara Magomedov faces Michel Pereira in what could easily steal the show.The guys break down the entire card, discuss the fights they're most looking forward to, and give their thoughts on which matchups are worth keeping an eye on.As always, there are plenty of pours to go with the picks. Bill and Matt enjoy some good whiskey while Bill talks about his last-minute vacation plans for next week and how the spontaneous trip came together. | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() UFC Fight Night 279 - Picks and Pours 85 | UFC Freedom 250 is in the books, and Bill and Matt break down the biggest moments from the event. The guys discuss the aftermath of the card, what's next for several of the featured fighters, and the storylines that could shape the UFC landscape moving forward.From championship implications to potential title challengers, they take a look at where some of the night's biggest winners and losers go from here.The conversation then shifts to the upcoming UFC Fight Night 279, headlined by flyweight contenders Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi. Matt gives his picks for the card, but neither host is particularly excited about the lineup. Bill and Matt agree that this is one of the weaker UFC Fight Night cards in recent memory and discuss whether there are any hidden gems worth watching. | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Picks and Pours 84 - UFC Freedom 250 | The UFC is bringing a historic event to the White House lawn, and we're breaking down every fight on the upcoming UFC Freedom card. Despite featuring only seven bouts, this card is stacked from top to bottom with high-stakes matchups and big names.In the main event, Ilia Topuria puts his lightweight championship on the line against interim champion Justin Gaethje in a fight that promises violence from the opening bell. The co-main event sees Alex Pereira attempt to make history by capturing a title in a third weight class when he faces Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight championship. We give our picks for the entire card, discuss the matchups, and look at what this event could mean for the future of multiple divisions.Outside the cage, Bill recaps his recent cruise vacation to Mexico and pours a glass of Blanton's Bourbon while Matt tries to keep the conversation on track. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Picks and Pours 83✨ | vacation recapfight analysis+3 | — | — | TexasFort Myers | MMARonda Rousey+5 | — | 1h 02m 10s | |
| 5/3/26 | ![]() 🥃🥊 MMA on the Rocks | Terry “Neph” Williams✨ | boxingbare knuckle fighting+4 | Terry “Neph” Williams | Dark Arts Tokaji Cask whiskey | — | MMAboxing+6 | — | 1h 47m 54s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Picks and Pours 82 - UFC Vegas 116✨ | UFC analysisfight predictions+3 | Matt the Mechanic | MMA on the Rocks | — | UFC Vegas 116BKFC Clearwater+3 | — | 46m 23s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Picks and Pours 81 - UFC 327✨ | UFCfight picks+4 | — | Super Mario Bros. movie | — | UFC 327fight picks+3 | — | 52m 43s | |
| 3/13/26 | ![]() UFC Vegas 114 - Picks and Pours 79✨ | MMA newsUFC Vegas 114+3 | — | — | Austin, TexasPuerto Rico | MMAUFC+5 | — | 1h 11m 52s | |
| 2/21/26 | ![]() UFC Houston - Picks and Pours 78✨ | UFCbetting+4 | — | — | Puerto RicoAustin, Texas | UFC HoustonSean Strickland+6 | — | 42m 23s | |
| 2/6/26 | ![]() UFC Vegas 113 - Picks and Pours 77✨ | UFCMMA+3 | Matt "The Mechanic" | Vegemite | — | UFC Vegas 113MMA picks+3 | — | 1h 02m 59s | |
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| 1/30/26 | ![]() UFC 325 - Picks and Pours 76✨ | UFC analysisfight breakdowns+3 | — | — | Sydney, Australia | UFC 375Alexander Volkanovski+5 | — | 1h 03m 11s | |
| 1/23/26 | ![]() Picks and Pours 75 - We're Back for UFC 324!✨ | UFC 324fight breakdowns+3 | — | — | — | UFC 324fight card+3 | — | 1h 16m 23s | |
| 11/21/25 | ![]() UFC Qatar - Picks and Pours 74✨ | UFC recapIslam Makhachev+5 | — | UFC | Madison Square Garden | UFCIslam Makhachev+6 | — | 1h 05m 36s | |
| 11/14/25 | ![]() Picks & Pours Ep. 74 | UFC 322 Picks + Jack Birge Championship Recap | 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. | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | ![]() UFC Vegas 111 - Picks and Pours 73 | 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. 🥃 | — | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | ![]() UFC 320 - Picks and Pours 72 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | ![]() MMA on the Rocks: Picks & Pours 71 🍹🥊 | 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! | — | ||||||
| 8/22/25 | ![]() UFC Shainghai - Picks and Pours 70 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() UFC 319 - Picks and Pours 69 | 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! | — | ||||||
| 8/8/25 | ![]() Picks and Pours 68 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() Picks and Pours 67 – Distillery Tours, Family Debauchery & UFC Vegas 108 | 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/27/25 | ![]() Picks and Pours 66: UFC 317 Breakdown, Jon Jones’ Retirement, and BJJ in the UFC? | 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?Thoughts on the idea of a UFC-run BJJ promotionBill explains his mohawkWhiskey pours and hot takes, as always 🥃Thanks for tuning in—cheers!MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10MMA on the Rocks Tank TopsMMA on the Rocks HoodiesSupport the ShowCheck out Cynch propane delivery service | — | ||||||
| 6/20/25 | ![]() Picks and Pours 65 - UFC Baku Predictions | Matt “The Mechanic” is back after a hot week of picks and he’s riding the momentum into the UFC’s historic first event in Baku, Azerbaijan. On this episode, we break down the full UFC Baku card, including a light heavyweight banger between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event.Bill drops a hot take during the show—and let’s just say a shot may have been involved. 🍻Tune in for fight talk, whiskey, and the usual madness on another round of Picks and Pours. Cheers!Main Event on ABC/ESPN+:205 lbs.: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.Main Card – 3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+:155 lbs.: Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes265 lbs.: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev155 lbs.: Myktybek Orolbai vs. Tofiq Musayev155 lbs.: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta145 lbs.: Muhammad Naimov vs. Bogdan GradPrelims – 12 p.m. ET on ESPN2/ESPN+:170 lbs.: Seokhyeon Ko vs. Oban Elliott185 lbs.: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Jun Yong Park135 lbs.: Darya Zhelezniakova vs. Melissa Mullins135 lbs.: Irina Alekseeva vs. Klaudia Syguła125 lbs.: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Azat Maksum265 lbs.: Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Mohammed Usman🥊 UFC Baku Fight Card 🥃MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10MMA on the Rocks Tank TopsMMA on the Rocks HoodiesSupport the ShowCheck out Cynch propane delivery service | — | ||||||
| 6/13/25 | ![]() Picks and Pours 64 - UFC Atlanta and UFC 316 Recap | We’re back! After another brief week off (Bill was in New York celebrating his niece’s birthday 🎉), the MMA world didn’t slow down—and neither are we.We now have a new undisputed UFC women’s bantamweight champion in Kayla Harrison, and she wasted no time calling out the legend Amanda Nunes, who stepped into the cage to accept. Could this be the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time? We break it all down.Also on this episode:Merab Dvalishvili completely dismantles Sean O’Malley—what’s next for the Machine?We preview UFC Atlanta and share Matt “The Mechanic’s” picks for the main card (he couldn’t make it this week, but still sent his bets).Bill returns to the mic as color commentator for Vigilant MMA this weekend in Clearwater, Florida.💙 And to all the dads out there—Happy Father’s Day this Sunday! Whether you're celebrating with family or sneaking in the fights, we salute you.Thanks for tuning in—cheers! 🥃MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts - Use promo code: MMAROCKS10MMA on the Rocks Tank TopsMMA on the Rocks HoodiesSupport the ShowCheck out Cynch propane delivery service | — | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | ![]() MMA on the Rocks: Picks and Pours 63: Is UFC Vegas 107 Worth Watching? | We're back! (Kind of.) After a technically two-week hiatus, Picks and Pours returns. The UFC took a break last week, and so did we. The week before that? We recorded an episode... but thanks to some mysterious tech glitch, it's now lost forever in the depths of the internet.This week, we try to convince you (and ourselves) if UFC Vegas 107 is worth tuning in for. Spoiler: maybe? Bill talks about appearing on a murder mystery podcast, there's whiskey in the glass, and not a whole lot going on in the MMA world—so we mostly just kill time and try to entertain.Thanks for hanging out. Cheers!Main Event on ESPN/ESPN+:125 lbs.: Erin Blanchfield vs. Maycee BarberMain Card – 9 p.m. ET on ESPN/ESPN+:155 lbs.: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ludovít Klein170 lbs.: Billy Ray Goff vs. Ramiz Brahimaj205 lbs.: Dustin Jacoby vs. Bruno Lopes135 lbs.: Ketlen Vieira vs. Macy Chiasson185 lbs.: Zach Reese vs. Dusko TodorovicPrelims – 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+:125 lbs.: Jafel Filho vs. Allan Nascimento155 lbs.: Kurt Holobaugh vs. Jordan Leavitt180 lbs.: Trevin Giles vs. Andreas Gustafsson155 lbs.: Bolaji Oki vs. Michael Aswell115 lbs.: Rayanne dos Santos vs. Alice ArdeleanHosted by: Bill WelkerUse promo code: MMAROCKS10 for 10% off merchandise👕 MMA on the Rocks Hoodies:https://www.reaper1.co/products/mma-on-the-rocks-hoodie?_pos=2&_sid=7befdf5a6&_ss=r&variant=35884707676315👕 MMA on the Rocks T-Shirts:https://www.reaper1.co/products/mma-on-the-rocks?_pos=1&_sid=7befdf5a6&_ss=r&variant=34440354332827👕 MMA on the Rocks Tank Tops:https://www.reaper1.co/products/mma-on-the-rocks-tank?_pos=3&_sid=7befdf5a6&_ss=r&variant=35904095289499💰 Support the Show:https://anchor.fm/mmaontherocks/support🎵 Theme song by Alex Grohl:https://audiojungle.net/user/alexgrohl🥊 UFC Vegas 107 Fight Card 🥃 | — | ||||||
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