The Anik & Florian Podcast

WHAT IS UP fight fans, it’s that time again for the only MMA podcast that blends insider access with Barstool-level energy. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are coming at you LIVE from the @AnikFlorianPod YouTube channel, and we are BUCKLE UP because Episode 596 is absolutely loaded. We are chopping it up with the legendary coach Ray Longo, ESPN’s own betting brain Ian Parker, plus a very special family affair as Jason Anik rolls through. The boys are breaking down Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, recapping Allen vs. Costa, and reacting to the news that Conor McGregor is BACK. LET’S GO.

Ray Longo (@raylongomma) gives us his unfiltered takes in the Ray Longo Minute, Ian Parker (@ianparkermma) breaks down the numbers in Rated RJ, and Jason Anik (@jasonanik) joins the fellas for a can’t-miss conversation. This episode is presented in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight, so you know the vibes are immaculate. We’ve got live reads from Throne Sport Coffee and GLD, plus a DraftKings spot to help you get your bets right. Do not sleep on this.

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WHAT IS UP fight fans — it’s Monday, May 11th, and we are LIVE with a monster edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are here to unpack all the chaos from UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, break down the historic MVP 1 card headlined by Ronda Rousey’s return against Gina Carano — and Kenny is on the commentary call for that one! We’re also joined by UFC lightweight standout Grant Dawson, plus the legendary Ray Longo drops in for his Ray Longo Minute. Buckle up, because this episode is pure fight-week electricity.

We’ll lock in our Main-Event Challenge picks for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa, put a stack on the line with our friends at DraftKings, and get you ready to place your bets with Gianni the Greek. RJ Clifford brings the heat with Rated RJ, we run through all the headlines, and there’s never a dull moment with live reads, cold takes, and the kind of real talk you only get from Anik & Florian. Whether you’re a die-hard or just fired up for Rousey’s comeback, this is the show that blends elite analysis with barstool energy — so smash that like button, subscribe to the @AnikFlorianPod YouTube channel, and let’s ride.

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Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE for Ep. 594 as UFC 328 fight week officially gets real. We’re reacting to UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, hitting the biggest MMA headlines, and looking ahead to Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland.

Ray Longo joins for the Ray Longo Minute, Jason Anik jumps in, and Gianni the Greek closes with Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets for UFC 328. Buckle up, fight fans. This card has violence, value, and some WILD questions. 🥊

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WHAT IS UP loyal Anik & Florian family — we are LIVE and this one is absolutely STACKED. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are back in the saddle to break down everything you need to know ahead of UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, going down this Saturday in Perth, Australia. Oh, and we've got the legendary Ray Longo in the building to unleash his unfiltered takes on the welterweight banger that has the entire MMA world buzzing. BUCKLE UP.

The Funkmaster Aljamain Sterling put on a grappling clinic against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116, sweeping all three scorecards 49-45 and immediately calling his shot at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight throne. We're unpacking every angle of that main event, what it means for the 145-pound title picture, and whether Sterling's smothering style can translate into two-division gold. Plus: Battlebots chatter, because Ken-Flo simply cannot help himself.

Then the Main Event Challenge goes deep on Jack Della Maddalena returning home to Perth for the first time since dropping the strap to Islam Makhachev. Standing across from him? Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates, who flatlined Geoff Neal AND Leon Edwards in back-to-back highlight-reel finishes. This is a genuine Fight of the Year contender with massive title implications. We're also breaking down Beneil Dariush vs Quillan Salkilld — a lightweight matchup where those betting odds will raise your eyebrows.

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The Anik & Florian Podcast is LIVE, and you guys, we’ve got a goddamn STACKED episode coming your way. Kenny Florian and I are breaking down a wild UFC Fight Night that saw Gilbert Burns fall to Mike Malott in a SHOCKING upset, and we’re not holding back on the fallout. Plus, we’ve got the legendary coach Ray Longo on the Ray Longo Minute giving his unfiltered take on everything, RJ Clifford joins for Rated RJ, and UFC lightweight contender Alexander Hernandez (@TheGreat155) stops by to discuss his future in the division. BUCKLE UP.

We’re also diving into the Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano presser, giving you our betting breakdown for UFC Fight Night: Sterling vs. Zalal with Matty Bets of Home of Fight, and sharing our NBA Playoffs thoughts during the DraftKings live read. You don’t want to miss a second of this action.

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We’ve got the legendary Cub Swanson kicking things off, and we’re diving DEEP into the wild main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. PLUS, we’ve got the one and only Ray Longo joining us for the "Ray Longo Minute," and he’s always a must-listen. Then, fresh off his win at UFC 327, Kevin Holland (@trailblaze2top) comes through to talk about his future in the welterweight division. To close it out, Dan Tom joins us for the "Main-Event Challenge" to break down the massive UFC Fight Night card and find you some serious betting value.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00:00 - Welcome to the LIVE Show! & ATS Fight Announcements

00:05:00 - Cub Swanson Interview: The veteran joins the show

00:20:00 - UFC 327 REACTION: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown

00:24:00 - HUGE NEWS: Gable Steveson officially signs with the UFC

00:29:00 - Throne Sport Coffee Ad (Jon Anik Live Read)

00:30:00 - Ray Longo Minute: The legendary coach joins the show

01:00:00 - Kevin Holland Interview: UFC welterweight star joins us LIVE

01:19:00 - DraftKings Ad: NBA Playoffs edition (Jon Anik Live Read)

01:20:00 - Main-Event Challenge: Dan Tom breaks down UFC Fight Night & best bets

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Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE for Episode 590 with reactions to UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan, fresh headlines from around MMA, and a loaded look ahead to UFC 327. Then the boys bring in @RJcliffordMMA for Rated-R, tap in with @raylongomma for Ray Longo Minute, and close with Gianni the Greek for a full betting breakdown. 🔥

This episode is built for fight fans who want smart analysis, strong opinions, and actionable UFC 327 talk before the weekend. From Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg to Aaron Pico vs. Patricio Pitbull, Tatiana Suarez, Kevin Holland, Paulo Costa and more, it’s all here.

(00:00:00) Intro and opening comments

(00:05:00) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan recap

(00:15:00) Rated-R with @RJcliffordMMA

(00:27:00) More headlines and bridge to Ray Longo

(00:30:00) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongomma

(01:00:00) UFC 327 Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets with Gianni the Greek

(01:35:00) Final thoughts and wrap

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The Anik & Florian Podcast is LIVE for Episode 589 with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian reacting to a wild UFC Fight Night in Seattle, headlined by Joe Pyfer vs. Israel Adesanya. The guys break down Pyfer’s statement win, what could be next for Adesanya, Alexa Grasso’s huge finish over Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa’s retirement win, and all the chaos from a loaded card.

Then the show welcomes Platinum Mike Perry, followed by the one and only Ray Longo for Ray Longo Minute. Plus, more MMA headlines including Demetrious Johnson’s UFC Hall of Fame news, the bizarre scorecard flub, Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis fallout, and Arman Tsarukyan’s backup claim for Gaethje vs. Topuria.

To close it out, Jason Anik joins for Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets ahead of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan. Tap in live, drop your picks in the chat, and make sure to subscribe to @AnikFlorianPod, @allthesmoke, and @atsfight for more MMA coverage every week. 🥊🔥

ON THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00) Opening comments, ATS Fight x Anik & Florian channels, guest preview

(00:05:00) UFC Seattle recap: Adesanya vs. Pyfer, Grasso, Chiesa, McKinney, Abdul-Malik, Lance Gibson Jr.

(00:30:00) Mike Perry joins the show @platinummikeperry

(00:40:00) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongomma

(00:45:00) Throne SPORT Coffee live read

(00:46:00) Would You Rather?

(01:15:00) DraftKings live read

(01:16:00) Jason Anik joins for Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets @bostonanik

(01:16:00) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan betting preview

(01:30:00) Final thoughts and wrap

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WHAT IS UP loyal Anik & Florian family! 🥊 We are LIVE at 12pm ET on Monday, March 23rd, and goddamn if we aren't kicking off fight week with a loaded show. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are fresh off a wild weekend at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy, and we’ve got Arman Tsarukyan throwing his name in the lightweight title hat. But the real fireworks start now—Dana White went OFF on the Jon Jones White House card rumors, and we’ve got the full audio and Jones’ tweets up on screen. You need to hear this one. Plus, Niko Price steps in on short notice to face Michael Chiesa in Seattle this weekend just weeks after getting brutally KO’d. BUCKLE UP.

WHAT IS UP loyal Anik & Florian family! 🥊 We are LIVE at 12pm ET on Monday, March 23rd, and goddamn if we aren't kicking off fight week with a loaded show. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are fresh off a wild weekend at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy, and we’ve got Arman Tsarukyan throwing his name in the lightweight title hat. But the real fireworks start now—Dana White went OFF on the Jon Jones White House card rumors, and we’ve got the full audio and Jones’ tweets up on screen. You need to hear this one. Plus, Niko Price steps in on short notice to face Michael Chiesa in Seattle this weekend just weeks after getting brutally KO’d. BUCKLE UP.

IN THIS EPISODE

(00:00:00) – OPENING COMMENTS: ATS Fight & Anik & Florian YouTube Channels

(00:05:00) – HEADLINES: Evloev vs Murphy Recap, Arman Tsarukyan Calls for Title Shot

(00:10:00) – JON JONES & DANA WHITE: White House Card Drama, Dana’s Full Presser Audio

(00:12:00) – NIKO PRICE STEPS IN: Chiesa vs Price in Seattle After Brutal KO

(00:15:00) – GUEST INTERVIEW: MMA Analyst RJ Clifford

(00:29:00) – THRONE SPORT COFFEE LIVE READ

(00:30:00) – RAY LONGO MINUTE: "Would You Rather?" (

01:00:00) – DRAFTKINGS MARCH MADNESS LIVE READ

(01:01:00) – MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs Pyfer Full Card Breakdown

(01:05:00) – PLACE YOUR BETS: $1K Allocation for Adesanya vs Pyfer Card

(01:25:00) – REPACKZ: Anik & Florian Open 2 Repackz Each

(01:30:00) – OUTRO: Jon and Kenny’s Final Thoughts

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🔥 LIVE FROM THE DRAFTKINGS STUDIO! 🔥 WHAT IS UP, fight fans? It’s that time again. The Voice of the Octagon, Jon Anik, and the sharpest analyst in the game, Kenny Florian, are BACK for Episode 587, and goddamn if this isn't the exact podcast you need to kick off your week. We are coming at you LIVE on this Monday afternoon, fresh off a chaotic weekend of violence at the APEX and looking ahead to another massive Fight Night card. BUCKLE UP.

First off, we have to talk about Saturday. UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos delivered in a HUGE way. We are breaking down Kevin Vallejos' STUNNING first-round demolition of Josh Emmett—is this guy the real deal at 145 or what? Plus, Gillian Robertson's dominant grappling performance over Amanda Lemos has her screaming for a title shot, and we saw some absolutely sick finishes from Bia Mesquita and Marwan Rahiki . But the news doesn't stop there. Ronda Rousey is back in the headlines with some SHOCKING comments about the UFC and her new deal with MVP, taking some serious shots at the promotion . Jon and Kenny are diving into the fallout and what it means for the landscape of MMA.

Then, we've got an absolute ALL-TIME guest lineup. First up, author and marathoner Ken Rideout joins us to talk about his incredible new book, 'Everything You Want is on the Other Side of Hard'—a must-read for anyone chasing greatness . And you KNOW the energy spikes when the legend himself, @raylongoMMA, sits down for the Ray Longo Minute. We are talking MMA, life, and everything in between. Later, Brandon McCaghren, the mastermind behind the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), stops by to talk about the future of jiu-jitsu and the insane growth of his league . Finally, it's time to get that bag. We're breaking down the ENTIRE UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy card with the Main Event Challenge. Undefeated Movsar Evloev puts his 19-0 record on the line against the dangerous Lerone Murphy in a featherweight banger . We have picks for MVP, Dolidze, and the rest of the slate. PLUS, we’re updating our results from Saturday and dropping a fresh $1K Repackz challenge. LET'S GO!

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00:00) – OPEN: LIVE from DraftKings, ATS Fight Partnership

(00:05:00) – GUEST: Ken Rideout (@KenRideout_) – 'The Other Side of Hard', Addiction & Endurance

(00:20:00) – HEADLINES: Ronda Rousey's MVP Comments, Emmett vs. Vallejos RECAP

(00:29:00) – THRONE SPORT COFFEE LIVE READ

(00:30:00) – RAY LONGO MINUTE: @raylongoMMA on UFC Vegas, MVP, and Life

(01:00:00) – GUEST: Brandon McCaghren (@brandonmccaghren) – PGF, Future of Grappling

(01:15:00) – DRAFTKINGS LIVE READ: March Madness Edition

(01:17:00) – MAIN EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy FULL CARD BREAKDOWN & PICKS

(01:50:00) – OUTRO/WRAP: Final Thoughts, Repackz Results

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