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Episode 250: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock is LIVE from across the pond at BKB 60, Bare Knuckle Boxing's first time in Newcastle. He joins Joey D to recap a record setting UFC 332. We return to ol' faithful, the Meta APEX, for UFC Vegas 122. Besides those under contract, here at Axe Kick Picks we like keeping you up to date with Week 10 of the Dana White's Contender Series. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; su...

Episode 249: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap a close call at UFC Vegas 121. Our thoughts and prayers are with Raoni Barcelos. The UFC returns to Utah for the vacant Women's Flyweight Championship at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Besides those under contract, here at Axe Kick Picks we like keeping you up to date with Week 9 of the Dana White's Contender Series. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like but...

Episode 248: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap what was arguably card of the year UFC 331, there's a reason they call it the City of Angels. There is action at the META Apex for UFC Vegas 121 and fight of the weekend may be Darren Till taking on Yoel Romero in Manchester at BKFC 94. Besides those under contract, here at Axe Kick Picks we like keeping you up to date with Week 8 of the Dana White's Contender Series. As always, combat sports news towards the end o...

Episode 247: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap Ryan Garcia's statement win and Noche UFC. We arrive at UFC 331 for a high stakes flyweight title fight; a rematch between defending champ Joshua Van, and legend Alexandre Pantoja. The boys will also be joined by Lou Finocchiaro to preview UFC 331 and his best bets for this weekend. Besides those under contract, here at Axe Kick Picks we like keeping you up to date with Week 7 of the Dana White's Contender Series. ...

Episode 246: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Paris and the magnificent ceremonial retirement of Katie Taylor. The TKO Group are attempting to own this Mexican Independence Day weekend by hosting a double header. Noche UFC will be in Glendale, Arizona because Zuffa Boxing is in Las Vegas for Ryan Garcia versus Conor Benn. Besides those under contract, here at Axe Kick Picks we like keeping you up to date with those unsigned, like in Week 6 of the Dan...

Episode 245: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap their coverage of BKB 58: Miami and the shocking results of UFC Shanghai. Not only does the UFC continue internationally at UFC Paris, but so do we by checking out boxing at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. Katie Taylor defends her Undisputed Super Lightweight Title against Flora Pili. Stateside, in Dylan's neck of the woods, Andy Ruiz is taking on Damian Knyba at The Rock, The Prudential Center, in Newark, New Jerse...

Episode 244: LIVE from the 305! The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D are in Miami to cover BKB 58. From inside the fighters hotel, they have a recap of UFC Sacramento. Picks will be given for the weekend highlighted by the UFC heading back to China for UFC Shanghai. Then, keeping you up to date with Dana White's Contender Series, where we just witnessed the biggest upset in history. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that li...

Episode 242: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap PFL Charlotte and UFC Vegas 120. UFC 330 marks FIFTEEN years since the last numbered event in Philadelphia and they get their combat sports wish as the UFC makes a stop with two title fights on the line! Then, we keep you up to date with Dana White's Contender Series weekly. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a commen...

Episode 241: The boys are back for another great show! Live from Platform Sports Bar in Charlotte, North Carolina Joey D joins D-Rock and recap a highly rated UFC Belgrade. Soon to be MVP MMA is in town for PFL Charlotte and not only are we in attendance for that, we have a preview. UFC doesn't stop hosting an events, this time at twice at the Meta APEX for UFC Vegas 120 and the return of Dana White's Contender Series. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure y...

Episode 240: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Abu Dhabi. Non-stop action hits Serbia as their capital hosts UFC Belgrade and there will be a preview of the entire weekend. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on Kalshi. Watch on yo...

Episode 239: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Oklahoma City. We go International for UFC Abu Dhabi and offer a look at a stacked weekend in boxing. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on Kalshi. Watch on youtube: https://www.youtu...

Episode 238: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC 329. We do not stop as the UFC heads to Oklahoma City for two former champions in the main event. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on Kalshi. Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.c...

Episode 237: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap Abdullah Mason and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington defending their titles. Conor McGregor's return is happening this weekend against Max Holloway at UFC 329. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only...

Episode 236: Happy Fourth of July! The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Baku. Since the UFC takes a week off prior to Conor McGregor's return against Max Holloway at UFC 329. This weekend honors America's 250th year, all culminating with Abdullah Mason and Bruce "Shu Shu" Carrington defending their titles on Independence Day. There's even bare knuckle fights in Philadelphia for BKFC Liberty Brawl. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, ...

Episode 235: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Vegas 119. UFC returns to the amazing country of Azerbaijan for UFC Baku, headlined by countryman Rafael Fiziev taking on Manuel Torres. Plus a big boxing fight going down in Brooklyn, New York between Xander Zayas taking on `Boots` Ennis. At the end of the show the boys will preview PFL San Diego and give out their best bets for this weekend. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make ...

Episode 234: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. What a once-in-a-lifetime event it was, but the company continues right away with UFC Vegas 119 at the Meta APEX. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 o...

Episode 233: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap a disappointing UFC Vegas 118 but there's no stopping the UFC. They keep the ball rolling as we finally arrive at the White House for Freedom 250! Included this weekend is perennial pound-for-pound boxing champion Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez with a crucial matchup against defending WBA bantamweight title holder Antonio Vargas. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit th...

Episode 232: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Macau. The turnaround occurs at the META Apex for UFC Vegas 118. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on Kalshi. Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/iDASMBDUYHo?si=GN3QF-YAdJ...

Episode 231: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap how the deck was stacked against Rico Verhoeven in his attempt at dethroning Oleksandr Usyk. The UFC returns to China for UFC Macau, while at the same time, Darren Till makes his anticipated bare knuckle debut at BKFC 90. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this wee...

Episode 230: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap MVP MMA 1 and UFC Vegas 117. Eyes from around the world will be on the Pyramids of Giza, where legendary kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven challenges reigning heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Glory in Giza will be the first boxing event at one of the wonders of the world, the Egyptian pyramids. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, r...

Episode 229: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap underdog wins at UFC 328, the twelfth UFC event hosted at The Prudential Center. MVP MMA makes its anticipated debut on Netflix with a triple-header main event. Meanwhile, UFC Vegas 117 takes place in the META Apex. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, downlo...

Episode 228: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap Carlos Prates' defining win at UFC Perth, David Benavidez becoming arguably the face of boxing, and Naoya Inoue solidifying his greatness. The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey has two title fights for UFC 328. In the main event, Khamzat Chimaev defends his middleweight throne against former champion Sean Strickland. The co-main event plays host to the flyweight title as Joshua Van makes his first title defen...

Episode 227: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap Aljo's biggest win thus far in a new weight class during UFC Vegas 116. The UFC heads down under to Western Australia for a clash in the stacked welterweight division at UFC Perth. Boxing showcases some of the best fighters in the world this weekend. These pound-for-pound matchups include; David Benavidez moving up against Zurdo and Naoya Inoue versus Junto Nakatani in a unification bout. As always, combat sports n...

Episode 226: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Winnipeg and WrestleMania 42. A featherweight showdown at the META Apex takes place between Aljamain Sterling and Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on...

Episode 225: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap an unexpected UFC 327. TKO hosts a double header this weekend with UFC Winnipeg and WrestleMania 42. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Also, download the Kalshi app and use code: (ROCKK24) Trade 10, Get 10 only on Kalshi. Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.co...

Episode 224: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Vegas 115. Miami plays host to UFC 327 where Jiri Prochazka takes on Carlos Ulberg for the Vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship of the world. Included this weekend is Tyson Fury making his return against Arslanbek Makhmudov. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this wee...

Episode 223: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap a remarkable UFC Seattle. The ball keeps rolling for the UFC, as we now have arrived at UFC Vegas 115 a week before UFC 327. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/CKL4wrPVizY?si=2GVebAH9My9ZvMy5 Also, download the...

Episode 222: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC London. Before the next numbered event, UFC's finest head to the Pacific Northwest for UFC Seattle. Israel Adesanya takes on Joe Pyfer in a middleweight showdown with high stakes and legacy on the line. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: htt...

Episode 221: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Vegas 114. UFC gives the English faithful an event for the ages, Movsar Evloev and Lerone Murphy are undefeated fighters competing in a title eliminator at UFC London. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/jNxb1N6Nk...

Episode 220: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC 326 and discuss the Freedom 250 card. Things move quickly as the UFC hits the Meta Apex for UFC Vegas 114. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/yBd2C0OZ_pw?si=7cKTDPQjg3m_WhVj #MMA #UFC #UFCParamount #UFCVegas114 ...

Episode 219: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Mexico City. We welcome the help of Dave Ross, longtime friend of the show and a member of VSiN, to look ahead at this weekend. UFC 326 is headlined by two fan favorites and sure fire future hall of famers; Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira for the BMF title. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what...

Episode 218: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap UFC Houston and Ryan Garcia officially becoming a champion. In this special Wednesday edition, we are joined by The Dream Wager's Elvis. They all prepare their picks for the UFC's trip to Mexico for UFC Mexico City! As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on you...

Episode 217: The boys are back for another great show! As the UFC returns, D-Rock and Joey D recap the previous weekend that went without it. Houston, Texas plays host to a middleweight number one contender fight between Sean Strickland and Anthony "Fluffy" Hernandez. UFC Houston is not the only MMA event taking place this weekend but we offer our best bets in boxing for The Ring: High Stakes. After two consecutive draws Mario Barrios defends his WBC Welterweight Title against superstar Ryan ...

Episode 216: It's Friday the 13th! The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock brings us back to Philadelphia for his experience at KnuckleMania VI. After a preview of Karate Combat 59, he joins Joey D in a recap of UFC Vegas 113. No UFC this weekend so instead, picks for OKTAGON 84. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube:...

Episode 215: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap Alex Volkanovski's first defense of his second title reign at UFC 325. This weekend turns back to the UFC Apex for UFC Vegas 113. Where names like Mario Bautista, Kyoji Horiguchi, and Jailton Almeida try to make a case for the title; in an attempt to have their championship dreams come true. Meanwhile, the PFL makes their first appearance in 2026 at PFL Dubai. Last but certainly not least, BKFC is in the City of Br...

Episode 214: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D head down under for UFC 325. Alex Volkanovski defends his featherweight throne against Diego Lopes for a second time. This weekend doesn't stop for TKO as there will be WWE Royal Rumble in Riyadh. Last but not least, Teofimo Lopez attempts to thwart Shakur Stevenson's attempt at gold in Ring VI. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and...

Episode 213: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D brace for impact as the UFC makes its return. It has been six long weeks and the UFC Interim Lightweight Championship is up for grabs between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett. A great interview with Daniel Vreeland as breaks down the first major card of the year, UFC 324. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about ...

Episode 212: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D are 1 week away from covering the UFC restart. Until we arrive at our destination, predictions will be given out for a few other mixed martial arts promotions. They include LFA 224, OKTAGON 82, and KSW 114. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment. Your engagement really helps out the show! Watch on youtube: https://www...

Episode 211: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D preview the upcoming UFC title fights. Bo Nickal competes against Yoel Romero under his own promotion, Real American Freestyle. RAF 5 will be headlined by Americans, Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment. Your engagement really helps out the show! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtu...

Episode 210: The boys are back for their annual futures show! D-Rock and Joey D predict what the future holds for the UFC. They offer up a year in review and as always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment. Your engagement really helps out the show! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/sRc7c-W8OWo?si=4yBT60RN2THZhWuH #UFC #MMA #AKP210 #MMAPicks #FreePicks #SportsGambling Follow Axe Kick...

Episode 209: The boys are back for their annual MMA Award Show! D-Rock and Joey D host the final Axe Kick Picks of the year to hand out awards. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment engagement really helps out the show! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/jT3ecTmo9A0?si=CUDxaGH69cJV4HYe #UFC #MMA #AwardShow #AKP209 Follow Axe Kick Picks on X: @AxeKickPicks Follow Axe Kick Pi...

Episode 208: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap the final event of the ESPN era, UFC Vegas 112. Jake Paul gets his fight against Anthony Joshua in a once in a lifetime event live from Miami, Florida. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/P08QXxYFC5o?si=P-QsipP7kHusEO...

Episode 207: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D recap two new champions crowned at UFC 323. The last UFC of 2025 takes place at the Apex for UFC Vegas 112. The boys will not only have picks for that flyweight contendership, but also for the PFL in France as well. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: ...

Episode 206: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D cover the last PPV the UFC will ever have. UFC 323 hosts two title fights and takes place in the fight capital of the world, Las Vegas. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/84-8rqoeZ4E?si=7ONDeFgWTtz4-smx #UFC #UFC323 #AKP2...

Episode 205: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recapa wacky UFC Qatar. No combat sports action this weekend, so the boys prepare us for what's ahead! As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/AWORrX4IK7w?si=rxAn3b-Q2h8KZhin #UFC #AKP205 #MMAPicks #FreePicks Follow Axe ...

Episode 204: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will conduct a recap that includes UFC 322, ONE 173, BKFC 84, and Conor Benn's big win in his rematch against Chris Eubank Jr. The mixed martial arts machine doesn't stop as the capital, Doha, hosts UFC Qatar. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https:...

Episode 203: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will quickly recap UFC Vegas 111 before heading to New York City. UFC 322 anticipates to be the biggest event of the calendar year, and we will be live from Madison Square Garden. Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn reignite their father's rivalry for a second time, and the boys will have their opinions about the legacy fight. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; s...

Episode 202: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap the full circle moment that occured at UFC Vegas 110. Before the UFC leaves for New York City, the boys will preview UFC Vegas 111 and offer their picks. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/live/RQ7yS3Gf9IE?si=iSuBHsP...

Episode 201: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap the letdown pay-per-view of the year, UFC 321. A quick turn around for the company is in store, as two contenders want to state their case for featherweight gold, at UFC Vegas 110. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on this weekend! Watch on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/...

Episode 200: The boys are back for another great show! D-Rock and Joey D will recap a wacky UFC Vancouver. Arguably the biggest event of the year UFC 321 takes place in Abu Dhabi, and with the UFC heavyweight championship at stake, the title of baddest man on the planet may fall in the hands of who you least expect. As always, combat sports news towards the end of the show. So, make sure you hit that like button; subscribe, rate, review, and leave a comment about what you'll be betting on thi...