About this episode

The episode features a recap of UFC 326, insights from Malki Kawa on Ilia Topuria's deal, and analysis from Ray Longo and Din Thomas.

WHAT IS UP, fight fans?! Welcome back to another LIVE edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, the only place you get unfiltered access to the voice and insight of the UFC straight from the source. We are rolling just 48 hours removed from one of the most chaotic and controversial weekends in recent memory. UFC 326 is in the books, and we have a NEW BMF champion, but the fallout? WILD. Conor McGregor took to social media to absolutely BLAST Charles Oliveira’s performance and took some serious shots at the commentary booth—specifically calling out DC. Jon Anik was live at the desk when it happened, and he’s here to set the record straight on what went down. It’s the inside baseball you can’t get anywhere else, powered by our partners at @allthesmoke and @atsfight. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The UFC dropped the STACKED "Freedom 250" White House card announcement, and we’ve got First Round Management CEO Malki Kawa (@malkikawa) joining us LIVE to reveal the INSANE story behind the overnight negotiations that saved the main event. We’re talking Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, how it all came together at 3 AM, and his…

People in this episode

Host: Jon Anik

Guests: Malki Kawa, Ray Longo, Din Thomas

Topics covered

• UFC 326 recap
• BMF title
• Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje
• Malki Kawa interview
• Conor McGregor commentary
• Ray Longo analysis
• Amanda Nunes return

Keywords

• UFC
• BMF champion
• Malki Kawa
• Ilia Topuria
• Justin Gaethje
• Ray Longo
• Din Thomas
• Conor McGregor
• Charles Oliveira
• UFC 326

Sponsors

allthesmoke, atsfight

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UFC, First Round Management

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