The Anik & Florian Podcast

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EP. 365 – In Memory of Elias Theodorou Sep 13, 2022

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EP. 365 – In Memory of Elias Theodorou

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ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:04:00) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFC279

(00:22:35) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE Starring @RayLongoMMA (00:45:36) - TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter on the passing of Elias Theodorou

(00:58:33) - ESPN/UFC’s Din Thomas on UFC 279, His Role in the Booth, and More

(01:16:40) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK

(01:18:05) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE featuring @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:37:04) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:42:42) - OUTRO

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Diaz v. Ferguson Picks with Kenny Florian and Brian Petrie - #UFC279 Updated Card and Odds Sep 10, 2022

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Diaz v. Ferguson Picks with Kenny Florian and Brian Petrie - #UFC279 Updated Card and Odds

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EP. 364: Chimaev v. Diaz Preview, Ray Longo on Gane & Whittaker, Plus #UFC279 Picks Sep 06, 2022

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Ep. 364 – Anik and Ken-Flo look back at the UFC’s festive first trip to Paris for UFC Fight Night: Gane v. Tuivasa. Plus, a full preview with predictions for this weekend’s massive UFC 279: Chimaev v. Diaz pay-per-view event in Las Vegas.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:06:45) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:23:18) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE Starring @RayLongoMMA

(00:46:15) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE featuring @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:14:04) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:18:42) - OUTRO

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EP. 363: Anik and Florian #UFCParis Preview with Ray Longo, Aaron Bronsteter and Brian Petrie Sep 01, 2022

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EP. 363 – Anik and Florian preview the UFC’s upcoming first jaunt to Paris, France, including predictions on the heavyweight main event between Ciryl Gane and Tai Tuivasa. Guests include weekly staple Ray Longo, TSN MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter, and handicapper Brian Petrie.

ON TODAY'S SHOW
(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:02:06) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:14:51) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE Starring @RayLongoMMA

(00:31:22) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK

(00:35:15) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE featuring @BrianPetrieMMA

(00:56:45) - AB’S REPORT CARD from TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter

(01:10:04) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:17:42) - OUTRO

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EP. 362: UFC 278 Recap, Ray Longo on Merab's Win over Aldo, and Nazim Sadykhov Interview Aug 23, 2022

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EP. 362 - Jon Anik and Kenny Florian recap #UFC278 with the help of Coach Ray Longo as they discuss the epic KO for new champ Leon Edwards, the fantastic co-main event of Rockhold v. Costa, and the dominant victory for Merab Dvalishvili. These headlines, PLUS, we are joined by latest UFC signee and DWCS alum Nazim Sadykhov from LAW MMA.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:01:15) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:02:29) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE Starring @RayLongoMMA

(00:31:42) - Nazim Sadykhov aka @NAZ_MMA, Newest DWCS Winner & UFC Athlete

(00:38:05) - More Ray Longo Minute: Rockhold/Costa, More #UFC278 Coverage

(01:05:05) - UFC 278 Recap with Anik & Florian

(01:14:14) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:23:22) - OUTRO

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EP. 361: UFC 278 Preview, Vera v. Cruz Recap, and Ray Longo on Merab Dvalishvili Aug 16, 2022

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Ep. 361 – Anik and Florian look back at Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera’s monumental face-kick KO of all-time great bantamweight Dominick Cruz. Plus, a full preview with picks for UFC 278: Usman v. Edwards II, which beckons Saturday night in Salt Lake City, Utah

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:02:15) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:29:20) - Pronunciation of the Week

(00:36:54) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE Starring @RayLongoMMA

(00:58:25) - Main-Event Challenge: Featuring @BrianPetrieMMA

(01:21:05) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:26:22) - OUTRO

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EP. 361: UFC 278 Preview, Vera v. Cruz Recap, and Ray Longo on Merab Dvalishvili

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EP. 360: UFC San Diego Preview, Cruz v. Vera Picks, and Aaron Bronsteter Aug 09, 2022

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Ep. 360 – Anik and Florian look back at a weekend of UFC finishes, including huge wins for emerging contenders Jamahal Hill and Geoff Neal. Plus, a full preview with predictions for Saturday’s headliner in San Diego between Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera and former two-time UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.

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ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:07:50) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:25:45) - Ray Longo on Jamahal Hill and Merab v. Aldo

(00:43:00) - MMA Journalist Aaron Bronsteter (@AaronBronsteter)

(01:00:01) - Pronunciation of the Week

(01:07:32) - Main-Event Challenge: @MMATAKESPODCAST - Brian Petrie

(01:28:21) - OUTRO

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EP. 359: #UFC277 Recap with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, Ray Longo and Guest Dennis Buzukja Aug 01, 2022

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Ep. 359 – Anik and Florian look back at #UFC277: Peña v. Nunes II from Dallas, Texas, as well as a number of standout performances including Brandon Moreno regaining the 125lbs strap. PLUS, Ray Longo is back amidst a 3-week stretch on DWCS as we are joined by LAW's own Dennis Buzukja fresh off a win on ESPN+.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

(00:01:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast

(00:03:35) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:31:55) - Ray Longo Minute: UFC 277 Recap

(00:49:16) - LAW MMA Product Dennis Buzukja ( @Dennis Buzukja )

(01:01:02) - Main-Event Challenge: @MMATAKESPODCAST - Brian Petrie

(01:14:58) - OUTRO

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EP. 358: UFC 277 Preview and UFC London Recap Starring Paddy Pimblett and Molly McCann Jul 26, 2022

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Ep. 358 – Anik and Florian look back at Paddy Pimblett’s big win that highlighted the UFC’s return to London, England. Plus, some thoughts on Nate Diaz’s impending return against Khamzat Chimaev. Also, resident MMA handicapper Brian Petrie joins the fellas to preview UFC 277” Peña v. Nunes II.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:01:15) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:07:13) - Brian Petrie (@BrianPetrieMMA) joins for #UFCLondon Recap

(00:46:36) - Pronunciation of the Week

(00:48:42) - Main-Event Challenge: @MMATAKESPODCAST - Brian Petrie

(01:14:45) - MERROW SECONDS: Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:18:58) - OUTRO

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EP. 357: UFC on ABC Recap in Long Island with Ray Longo, Guest Aaron Bronsteter and #UFCLondon Picks Jul 18, 2022

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Ep. 357 – Anik and Florian recap UFC Fight Night: Ortega v. Rodriguez, as the combat-sports leader makes its presence felt on ABC. Plus, a full preview with predictions for the UFC’s return to London, England. Guests include TSN MMA reporter Aaron Bronsteter, coach Ray Longo, and handicapper Brian Petrie.

ON TODAY'S SHOW

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

(00:01:15) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian

(00:12:12) - Ray Longo Minute Featuring @RayLongoMMA

(00:38:45) - TSN's Aaron Bronsteter Joins the Show, Juding/Referee Seminar Talk and Witty Banter @AaronBronsteter

(00:56:48) - Main-Event Challenge: @MMATAKESPODCAST - Brian Petrie

(01:26:45) - MERRROW SECONDS: Producer @CodyMerrow

(01:30:58) - OUTRO

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