Episode 538 – The Anik & Florian Podcast | February 17, 2025

Join Jon Anik and Kenny Florian for a jam-packed episode of The Anik & Florian Podcast, presented by DraftKings! Dive into the latest MMA news and analysis starting with a breakdown of UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues in the Cuervo-sponsored Headlines segment. 

The duo teases an insightful interview with rising UFC featherweight contender Youssef Zalal and welcomes legendary coach Ray Longo for his fan-favorite "Ray Longo Minute." Longo recaps Nazim Sadykhov’s big win, debates his fantasy MMA draft picks, and shares updates on local talent like Phumi Nkuta ahead of his LFA bout. Plus, don’t miss Ray’s hilarious take on what he’d do as “President for a Day”!

The action continues with the Main Event Challenge as analyst Brian Petrie joins to break down UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song, featuring prelim and main card predictions for clashes like Basharat vs. Simon and Hernandez vs. Allen. Petrie also tackles the Pronunciation of the Week (Rafael Cerqueria, anyone?) before betting expert Andrew Morin jumps in for Place Your Bets.

Wrap things up with Jon and Kenny’s final thoughts on the MMA landscape, a recap of DraftKings’ NBA promo, and a heartfelt shoutout to the show’s sponsors and loyal listeners. Whether you’re here for fight analysis, coaching insights, or betting strategies, this episode delivers it all. Don’t forget to subscribe, visit their websites for exclusive content, and watch parties!

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ON TODAY'S SHOW - Times Approx. When Live

(00:00:00) - OPENING - #ANIKFLORIANPODCAST

(00:12:01) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - Presented by Jose Cuervo - @josecuervo / @josecuervotequila

(00:14:07) - YOUSSEF ZALAL joins the show after a massive win last weekend.

(00:33:37) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: Starring @RAYLONGOMMA 

(01:00:12) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with Brian Petrie (@brianpetrieMMA)

(01:24:02) - CEJUDO v. SONG

(01:28:00) - PLACE YOUR BETS presented by JONANIK.COM featuring Andrew Morin!

(01:34:01) - OUTRO

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