The Anik & Florian Podcast

🔥 YOU ARE WATCHING LIVE! 🔥 Join the chat right now! The only live podcast hosted by the voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, and UFC title challenger Kenny Florian, is breaking down EVERYTHING that matters in the MMA world today. This is your essential, unfiltered recap with the insider access and expert analysis you can’t get anywhere else.

This show is in partnership with the crew at @allthesmoke and @atsfight. We’re dropping knowledge, breaking down the wild UFC Fight Night results from Saturday, and telling you what it all means for every division. You get the cage-side perspective from Anik, the elite-level technical breakdowns from Ken-Flo, and the raw, fight-winning wisdom from coach Ray Longo. This isn't just talk; it's the deepest dive in the game.

🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!):

1.) Does Mario Bautista’s win put him in the Bantamweight top 10?
2) How far can Dustin Jacoby go in the Light Heavyweight division after that KO?
3) What’s the one question you have for "The Underground King" Eddie Alvarez?

IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Show Open & Welcome(00:04:00) HEADLINES: UFC Fight Night: Bautista vs. Oliveira Full Recap & MMA News
(00:14:00) The Ray Longo Minute: Technical Breakdowns with the Legendary Coach
(00:32:00) DraftKings(00:33:00) Anik & Florian Start a Fight Promotion(00:50:00) Super Bowl
(00:54:00) Final Thoughts & Show Wrap

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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?

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The MUST-WATCH live reaction to a historic weekend! We are LIVE right now breaking down EVERYTHING from UFC 324, where Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett delivered an instant classic. We're kicking off a massive new partnership with the legends at @allthesmoke and @atsfight, and we have a star-studded lineup to dissect it all. You get the insider perspective you can't find anywhere else, straight from the UFC's lead commentator and a former title contender.

How does Gaethje's win set up the lightweight division? Did Pimblett earn respect in defeat? What was it like for Alex Perez to get that huge knockout after a tough skid? Jon Anik, Kenny Florian, and coach Ray Longo bring a combined decades of Octagon-side experience to give you the definitive take on the weekend's biggest moments and what comes next.

We're also looking AHEAD to UFC 325: Volkanovski vs. Lopes II! Stick around for our Main-Event Challenge segment with @ianparkermma, where we break down the entire card and give you the insights you need before fight night. From the featherweight title rematch to the stacked lightweight battles, we've got it covered. Don't just watch the fights—understand them with us.

IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) – Show Open & Big Announcement: Launching our new partnership!
(00:04:00) – UFC 324 Deep Dive: Jon and Kenny start the recap of Gaethje vs. Pimblett.
(00:22:30) – GUEST: UFC Legend Demetrious Johnson joins the analysis.(00:31:00) – UFC 324 Recap Continued
(00:42:10) – Chris Weidman!(01:02:10) – The Ray Longo Minute: Coach Longo breaks down the techniques, with a special appearance from former UFC champ Chris Weidman!
(01:12:00) – GUEST: UFC Flyweight Alex Perez talks about his brutal first-round knockout win at UFC 324.
(01:23:00) – GUEST: MMA analyst RJ Clifford gives his takes on the weekend.
(01:44:00) – Potential Surprise Guest: Could it be Hall of Famer Dominick Cruz?
(01:55:00) – DraftKings Promo: Get in on the action for UFC 325.
(01:59:00) – UFC 325 Main-Event Challenge: We break down Volkanovski vs. Lopes II and the entire main card with @ianparkermma.(01:18:10) – Place Your Bets for UFC 325
(01:23:00) – Outro & Final Thoughts.

This show is powered by our new partners, @allthesmoke and @atsfight! Go subscribe to their channels for more incredible MMA content.

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🔥 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

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EP. 578: UFC 323 REACTION: Anik, Florian & Ray Longo on Petr Yan vs Merab, Van/Pantoja Aftermath + Royval vs Kape Bets LIVE with Brian Petrie

UFC 323 fallout is here and it was chaos. New champs, wild moments, legacy-altering results. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are live to break down Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2, the title shakeups, and what it all means for the divisions heading into 2026. If you woke up searching “UFC 323 recap” or “Merab vs Yan 2 reaction,” you’re in the right place. 🔥

Then the crew turns the page to UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape at the UFC Apex. With @raylongoMMA dropping coach-level insight in the Ray Longo Minute and betting sharp @brianpetrieMMA joining for the Main-Event Challenge, you’re getting a full board breakdown: Gillian Robertson vs Amanda Lemos, Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha, Morgan Charriere vs Melquizael Costa, Cezary Oleksiejczuk vs Cesar Almeida, Kevin Vallejos vs Giga Chikadze, and the flyweight main event Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape. This is where sharp fans come for game plans, matchups, and angles. 🥊

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00) Opening comments, DraftKings billboard
(00:06:30) UFC 323 recap in Headlines presented by Jose Cuervo: Merab vs Yan 2, title changes, upsets, and who won the night
(00:31:00) GLD :60

(00:33:00) MORE UFC 323 RECAP
(00:41:56) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongoMMA
(01:11:00) Pronunciation of the Week presented by Total Wireless
(01:13:00) DraftKings :60 (NFL version)
(01:14:00) Main-Event Challenge with @brianpetrieMMA
(01:30:00) Place Your Bets – allocating $1K on UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape with DraftKings Sportsbook
(01:33:00) Outro and final thoughts – Jon and Kenny on what’s next, plus JonAnik.com, KennyFlorian.com, and the Jon Anik App

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