The Anik & Florian Podcast

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Dominick Cruz & Mike Malott Talk UFC 2024 & UFC Vegas 84 Picks with Brian Petrie Jan 12, 2024

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Dominick Cruz & Mike Malott Talk UFC 2024 & UFC Vegas 84 Picks with Brian Petrie - A&F.458

EP. 458 — Check out our Anik & Florian Merch on jonanik.com

Anik and Florian made it through the hibernation and UFC IS BACK! The boys bring in 2 awesome UFC athletes in Dominick Cruz and Mike Malott to talk what’s ahead for their 2024’s and beyond as well as break down the UFC Vegas 84 card with Brian Petrie.

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:08:30) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA

(00:37:21) - MORE HEADLINES with @BostonAnik joining

(00:40:41) - DOMINICK CRUZ joins the show (@dominickcruz)

(01:06:41) - MIKE MALOTT stops by to chat with the boys (@Michael.malott)

(01:21:09) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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Anik & Florian on Poirier v. Saint Denis, UFC 299, UFC 300 & Ray Longo on Conor McGregor in 2024 Jan 09, 2024

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Anik & Florian on Poirier v. Saint Denis, UFC 299, UFC 300 & Ray Longo on Conor McGregor in 2024 - A&F.457

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Anik and Florian swag surf into 2024 with the first official show of the new year, with no time to waste as Dana White drops some MAJOR fight announcements on the MMA faithful. Jon & Kenny discuss before hitting up Ray Longo to talk all things UFC. Ray gives his update for the Team LAW squad and looks ahead to a fresh calendar.

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:30:35) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(00:57:49) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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Anik and Florian 2023 MMA Awards/Recap - Year-End Review with Ray Longo - 9th Annual AFPA’s Jan 03, 2024

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Anik and Florian 2023 UFC Recap - Year-End Review Show with Ray Longo - 9th Annual AFPA’s - A&F.456

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Anik and Florian look back at a memorable 2023 in MMA with their 9th Annual AFPA (Anik & Florian Podcast) Awards. PLUS, featured regular Ray Longo joins the show.

What was your fight of year for 2023?

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(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:59:15) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(01:47:29) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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UFC 296 Recap with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian + Ray Longo on Edwards v. Covington & Awards Dec 19, 2023

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FIRST, JA & KenFlo catch up after spending a few days together in Las Vegas (with a huge thanks to @BigRonBetsVegas aka Ronnie Pellegrino) where they attended the 2023 Fighters Only MMA Awards, and subsequently rioted.

Anik & Florian talk #UFC296, what really happened in Edwards v. Covington, and other standout performances before they spin it forward for the MMA world.

THEN, the boys chat with show staple Ray Longo on the last weekend of fights and his movie shoot which prevented him from joining the boys in LV. Also, Longo’s locals delivered at CFFC on the east coast.

What was your fight of the night at UFC296?

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(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:37:05) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(01:23:29) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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UFC 296 Fight Week, Maycee Barber on Chookagian Fight, & Hayden Iverson Bets Dec 14, 2023

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EP. 454 — Check out our Anik & Florian Merch on jonanik.com (Use code “Holiday” for 20% off)

THEN, Jon & Kenny descend upon Las Vegas for #UFC296 as they look ahead to Edwards v. Covington and KenFlo drops his prediction.

PLUS, Hayden Iverson aka @Hayjivepicks joins the show to talk about how he got into MMA and his own #UFC296 picks and bets to take to the window.

AND THEN, UFC flyweight contender Maycee “The Future” Barber joins tthe show to talk about her upcoming Chookagian fight, her title hopes, and which fight she wants more: Valentina or a Grasso rematch!

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:05:01) - GUEST: Hayden Iverson aka @HayJivePicks

(00:14:41) - THE FUTURE aka Maycee Barber joins the show to talk Chookagian, Title shot and more!

(00:27:03) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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UFC 296 Preview with Anik & Florian, Ray Longo on MMA Awards, and Fight Picks with Brian Petrie Dec 11, 2023

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EP. 453 — Check out our Anik & Florian Merch on jonanik.com

FIRST, JA & KenFlo discuss the major headlines in MMA after #UFCVegas83 including big wins for Song Yadong, Khalil Rountree Jr., and more.

THEN, the boys chat with show staple Ray Longo on the upcoming fights for LAW MMA at CFFC and the Fighter’s Only World MMA Awards.

AFTER, “Big Gun” Brian Petrie pops in for the last “Main-Event Challenge” picks of the year with KenFlo needing to make up a ton of ground with the #UFC296 Picks.

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:26:45) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(00:57:54) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:39:29) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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Arman On A Mission: UFC Austin Recap with Anik, Florian & Longo + UFC Vegas 83 Picks Dec 05, 2023

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EP. 452 — Check out our Anik & Florian Merch on jonanik.com

FIRST, JA & KenFlo discuss the major headlines in MMA after the UFC Austin event as they try to forecast the UFC Lightweight Division and discuss the noteworthy referee mistakes from this past weekend’s card.

THEN, the boys chat with show staple Ray Longo on the state of MMA, his upcoming movie role OR Vegas trip, what the future holds for former UFC Champion Aljamain Sterling and much more!

AFTER, Jon & Brian Petrie look to cap their win for 2023 in “The Main-Event Challenge” with BIG GUN and BAD ANIK going toe-to-toe with KenFlo & Bone Marrow. BP joins the show to give picks against Kenny Florian for the UFC’s 83rd Vegas show, aptly named #UFCVegas83.

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:28:15) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(01:08:22) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:34:19) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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PFL 2023 Recap with Impa Kasanganay and UFC Austin Picks - Anik & Florian Podcast Nov 27, 2023

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EP. 451 — Anik & Florian start the show by dropping their new Merch on jonanik.com with an exclusive line for A&F fans.

FIRST, JA & KenFlo discuss the major headlines in MMA including no less than 7 new PFL world champions being crowned and given million dollar checks last weekend.

THEN, Jon & Kenny chat with newly crowned PFL king Impa Kasanganay about his last win, the ups and downs of his career to this point, and who is next for him in 2024.

AFTER, the boys chat with show staple Ray Longo on the state of MMA, PFL’s 2023 season, his next few weeks in the gym and a recovery update from the legendary coach.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, Brian Petrie, aka, the BIG GUN joins to give picks against Kenny Florian for the UFC’s return to Texas at #UFCAustin

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:28:26) - Impa Kasanganay joins the show to talk PFL 2023

(00:44:07) - More PFL 2023 Talk with JA/KF

(00:47:15) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(01:04:22) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:41:29) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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Brendan Allen’s Win, PFL Preview, Derek Brunson Interview, & Spencer Miller with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian Nov 20, 2023

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EP. 450 — Anik & Florian start the show by dropping their new Merch on jonanik.com with an exclusive line for A&F fans.

FIRST, JA & KenFlo recap Brendan Allen’s huge win over Paul Craig at #UFCVegas82 as well as discuss a number of fights from the card.

THEN, Jon & Kenny chat with newly signed PFL athlete Derek Brunson ahead of the PFL Championships on PPV this Friday, November 24th in Washington, DC.

Jon & Kenny then dive more into the card which features OAM vs Clay Collard, Kayla Harrison vs Aspen Ladd and much more!

AFTER, the boys chat with show staple Ray Longo on the state of MMA, Bellator’s final show, the upcoming World MMA Awards and whatever else comes to mind.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST, actor, speaker and UFC Superman Spencer Miller pops in to bring all the laughs and talk about the UFC amongst other topics.

450 EPISODES AND COUNTING!!

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:37:46) - D.B — @DEREKBRUNSON joins the show to talk PFL!

(00:54:07) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(01:26:44) - SPENCER MILLER (@THESPENCERMILLER) from “Designated Survivor” and More!

(01:40:49) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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UFC 295 Recap with Brian Stann, Ray Longo Post-Fight, & #UFCVegas82 Bets - Anik & Florian EP. 450

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UFC 295 Recap with Brian Stann, Ray Longo Post-Fight, & #UFCVegas82 Bets Nov 14, 2023

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EP. 449 — Anik & Florian start the show by dropping their new Merch on jonanik.com with an exclusive line for A&F fans. (Launch discount available for a limited-time only)

FIRST, JA & KenFlo recap the massive #UFC295 PPV banger from NYC with standout performances from newly crowned champs Alex Pereira and Tom Aspinall, amongst many others.

THEN, Jon & Kenny talk to Ray Longo about a forgettable night at MSG as his team looks to regroup following a tough skid. We talk the camps, fights, and aftermath for Frevola, Sadykhov and Buzukja and spin it forward to what’s next for LAW MMA. Ray also talks about his highlights from the NYC week and the crazy fight card.

AFTER Longo, we bring back “The Greatest Living American” Brian Stann as we do when a card such as UFC 295 shows an evolution of the fight game and sport as a whole. Stann gives his thoughts on “Poaton” and “The Honey Badger” as well as the UFC’s growth and his own new professional goals.

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(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian

(00:14:17) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA

(00:44:06) - IN STANN WE TRUST: @BrianStann

(01:05:44) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:40:43) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)

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