The Anik & Florian Podcast

Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are back for Episode 601, breaking down a loaded UFC Baku weekend. Rafael Fiziev reminded everyone what he's capable of with a spinning-wheel-kick knockout of Manuel Torres, and the guys get into where that win puts him in the brand-new UFC Meta Rankings — the math-based system that's already shaking up divisions and leaving some fighters furious. RJ Clifford joins live from Azerbaijan, and Ray Longo brings the heat in the Ray Longo Minute, going off on the Nasrat Haqparast early stoppage and the state of UFC officiating — a raw, honest take on referees, fighter safety, and the careers hanging in the balance. Plus: a full breakdown of Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 ahead of UFC 329, with Ray and Kenny weighing in on whether Conor's body can still answer the bell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re LIVE with Ep. 599 and UFC Freedom 250 just gave us one of the most insane cards in history. Justin Gaethje weathered the undefeated Ilia Topuria’s early storm on the White House lawn, then flipped the script in a massive fourth-round TKO that forced Topuria’s corner to throw in the towel. Ciryl Gane flatlined Alex Pereira’s triple-champ dream with a jab and a torrent of ground-and-pound in Round 2. Suga Sean O’Malley snapped Aiemann Zahabi’s 7-fight streak with a walk-off left-right hook combo that sent the place into a frenzy. We break down all seven main-card finishes — including Josh Hokit’s mauling of Derrick Lewis, Mauricio Ruffy’s video game blitz on Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal’s striking statement, and Diego Lopes’ brawl with Steve Garcia. This card was 7-for-7 on finishes and we’re running it back with the energy it deserves. Ray Longo pulls up for the Ray Longo Minute to give his raw, uncut take on the title shift and what’s next. RJ Clifford hops in for Rated RJ with the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then Matty Bets run the Main Event Challenge, breaking down UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi II — with Vinicius Oliveira vs Andre Fili, Navajo Stirling vs Ion Cutelaba, and the flyweight rematch we’ve been begging for. Matty drops his $1K bet live, so tail or fade at your own risk. This show is in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight, and it’s the only Monday joint that gives you instant reaction, betting insight, and the realest voices in the game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another LIVE edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, coming to you raw and uncut in partnership with our guys at @allthesmoke and @atsfight. We are fresh off a massive weekend of fights and we have a stacked room today to break it all down. First up, we need to address the elephant in the room. UFC welterweight scrapper Michael Chiesa joins us to discuss if this is in fact his last MMA fight. You are not going to want to miss this. Then, we bring in the legendary @raylongoMMA for the "Ray Longo Minute." With all the talk about Ilia Topuria switching camps, the UFC White House Card, and Yan's surgery, Ray gives his no-nonsense takes. Then, Russ Mikowski from 3 Punch Convos joins the show to talk about the platform and your chance to win $1000 in cold hard cash for guessing every fight right on the card this weekend. We also have red-hot bantamweight contender Mario Bautista in the building! Fresh off his slick submission win over Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Vegas 113, Mario is here to run it back with us. We get his immediate reaction to the win, his thoughts on the division and more. Plus, betting expert @ianparkermma joins us to drop the knowledge for UFC Fight Night: Strickland v. Hernandez. We are breaking down the odds for Delija vs. Spivac, Neal vs. Medic, and that banger of a main event between Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) Live Show Open (00:02:00) Headlines: ATS Fight Partnership & Big Energy (00:10:50) Michael Chiesa Interview (00:26:00) Ray Longo Minute (00:50:30) Russ Mikowski Interview: 3 Punch Convo joins the show (01:01:00) Win $1000 from 3PunchConvo (01:02:40) Mario Bautista Interview: UFC Vegas 113 win, Sandhagen rematch, Yadong response (01:13:50) DraftKings NBA Live Read (01:15:00) Ian Parker Joins (01:20:00) Main-Event Challenge for Strickland v. Hernandez (01:40:00) PLACE YOUR BETS for UFC HOUSTON (01:43:00) Outro: Jon & Kenny’s Final Thoughts 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (For people to COMMENT LIVE!) --- Is Colby Covington really ducking Chiesa, or is this just business? --- Does Mario Bautista deserve the Sandhagen rematch next? --- Who you got in the main event? Strickland or "Fluffy" Hernandez? If you are a real one, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to @AnikFlorianPod, and turn on the notification bell so you never miss a live drop. We are the voice of the fans. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4896896856883200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are breaking down EVERYTHING that matters in the MMA world RIGHT NOW, from the championship fallout in Sydney to the betting lines for this weekend's brawl in Las Vegas. This isn't just talk; it's analysis fueled by Anik's cage-side perspective, Florian's elite-level breakdowns, and the legendary coaching wisdom of Ray Longo. We're partnered with the crew at @allthesmoke and @atsfight to bring you the most connected podcast in the game. We're LIVE and the chat is firing. Hit that like button, subscribe, and share this stream with your fight crew. Your engagement is what fuels this show and helps us keep delivering this must-watch content every week. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) - LIVE OPEN: Welcome to the show and a huge shoutout to our partners at All The Smoke Productions and ATS Fight. (00:04:00) - HEADLINES (00:40:30) - MMA analyst Dan Tom (00:59:00) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE (01:33:00) - DRAFTKINGS (01:35:00) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE (01:57:00) - PLACE YOUR BETS with @ianparkermma (02:00:00) - WRAP UP: Final thoughts from Jon and Kenny before we see you next time. 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!): --- Who should Alexander Volkanovski fight next: the undefeated Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy ? --- Did Benoit Saint Denis do enough at UFC 325 to earn a title shot ? --- Lock in your pick: Mario Bautista or Vinicius Oliveira this Saturday — and how does it end? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4896896856883200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

🔥 LIVE REACTION TO UFC VEGAS 112 IS HERE! 🔥 The voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, and UFC title challenger Kenny Florian are breaking down EVERY punch from last night's wild card in real-time. This is your essential, unfiltered recap with the insider access and expert analysis you can't get anywhere else. We're diving into Manel Kape's stunning first-round knockout of Brandon Royval, Kevin Vallejos' vicious spinning finish of Giga Chikadze, and all the chaos from the final UFC event of 2025. Stick around because legendary coach Ray Longo is joining the show to give his raw, no-BS takes on what these results mean for every division. 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!): 1) Does Manel Kape deserve the next flyweight title shot? 2) What was the most impressive performance from UFC Vegas 112? IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) Show Open & Welcome (00:04:50) Headlines & UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape Full Recap (00:31:00) DraftKings Betting Insights & Best Bets (00:33:00) Ray Longo Minute: Technical Breakdown & Fight Analysis with the Legendary Coach (01:04:00) Final Thoughts, Show Wrap, & How to Support the Podcast This show is presented in partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook and Jose Cuervo. Download the DraftKings app and use code ANIK for a special offer. Follow the show and the hosts: @jon_anik (Jon Anik App, JonAnik.com), @kennyflorian (KennyFlorian.com), @raylongoMMA, and @brianpetrieMMA. The Anik & Florian Podcast airs live on the DraftKings YouTube channel and the DraftKings Network every Tuesday and Thursday. UFC Vegas 112 RECAP: Kape's SHOCKING KO, Vallejos' Spinning KO, Ray Longo LIVE, End of ESPN Era SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik @kennyflorian @codymerrow @brianpetriemma @bostonanik 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! —— Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema. org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino &; Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler. net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg. org. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings. com/sportsbook for details and state-specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftking. com/mmaterms. anik & florian podcast, anik and florian podcast, jon anik, kenny florian, ray longo, mma podcast, ufc, ufc vegas 112, ufc on espn 73, royval vs kape, brandon royval, manel kape, Kevin Vallejos, giga chikadze, ufc recap, ufc reaction, ufc today, ufc analysis, mma news, ufc betting picks, draftkings, live podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE LAST EVER PPV PREVIEW!! 🏆 Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE from the DraftKings Studio with your ESSENTIAL guide to a massive UFC 323! We're breaking down TWO huge title fights: the bantamweight rematch between dominant champion Merab Dvalishvili and the ever-dangerous Petr Yan, PLUS flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja putting his belt on the line against the surging young contender Joshua Van. Get expert technical analysis, behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else, and sharp betting angles for every single fight on the card. You're watching live, so join the chat right now! 🥊 We're bringing you all our signature segments, starting with the Cuervo "First Shot" on the UFC 323 title fights. Then, we'll hit the biggest HEADLINES in MMA and get the unmatched flavor and wisdom from the one and only Ray Longo in the RAY LONGO MINUTE. Fourth-degree BJJ black belt Ken-Flo then takes on handicapper Brian Petrie in the MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE, breaking down every fight from the early prelims to the main card. We're putting it all on the line with $3,000 in curated betting plays for UFC 323, sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook. Don't miss our PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK to make sure you're saying every fighter's name correctly! You're getting live, unfiltered reaction and analysis that only Anik and Florian can provide. We're breaking down the betting odds for Jalin Turner vs. Edson Barboza, the return of Henry Cejudo against Payton Talbott, and the pivotal flyweight clash between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira. Smash that like button, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss our live shows! Sharing this stream with your fight fan friends helps us grow and keep delivering this content every week. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) OPENING COMMENTS with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian (00:03:24) CUERVO FIRST SHOT: Early UFC 323 Title Fight Thoughts & Picks Tease (00:08:52) HEADLINES Presented by Jose Cuervo: MMA News & Notes, UFC 324 and 325 Announcements (00:29:25) RAY LONGO MINUTE with @raylongoMMA (00:59:59) DRAFTKINGS LIVE READ (UFC 323) (01:02:00) PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK: Iwo Baraniewski (01:06:00) MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @brianpetrieMMA: Full UFC 323 Card Breakdown & Picks (01:38:00) PLACE YOUR BETS: $3,000 in UFC 323 Betting Plays (01:40:00) OUTRO & FINAL THOUGHTS SPONSORS 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with our expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik | @kennyflorian | @raylongoMMA | @brianpetrieMMA 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (For people to COMMENT LIVE!) --- Who wins the bantamweight rematch: The relentless Merab Dvalishvili or the technical striker Petr Yan? --- Is Joshua Van the fighter to finally dethrone flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja? --- What's your lock for the biggest underdog winner on the UFC 323 card? Drop your MAIN CARD Performance of the Night prediction in the chat! UFC 323 Preview LIVE: Merab vs Yan 2, Pantoja, Moreno + UFC 2026: Gaethje vs Paddy, Volk vs Lopes ___ SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/draftkings/?sub_confirmation=1 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DKNetwork INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dknetwork/ DRAFTKINGS NETWORK: https://dknetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.