December 08, 2025

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

1 hour 38 minutes

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

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.

🥇 GLD - New customers get 50% Off AND a FREE chain with code AFPOD at GLD.com

📲 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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

...more