The Anik & Florian Podcast

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Alexander Hernandez LIVE on UFC Burns-Malott RECAP & Sterling-Zalal PREVIEW Apr 20, 2026

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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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"You BLEW the Fight!" Ray Longo BLASTS Jiri, Ulberg's Heroics + Hokit's Rise Apr 14, 2026

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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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UFC 327 Preview with Ray Longo, RJ Clifford, and Gianni The Greek | Anik & Florian Apr 08, 2026

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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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UFC Seattle RECAP: Pyfer vs Adesanya Reaction, Mike Perry Joins LIVE Mar 30, 2026

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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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UFC London Recap with Ray Longo, UFC Seattle Preview with RJ Clifford, REPACKZ & Jon Jones Comments Mar 23, 2026

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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.

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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Ronda Rousey GOES OFF?! Evloev vs Murphy Picks and Guests Ken Rideout & Brandon McCaghren Mar 16, 2026

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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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UFC WHITE HOUSE CARD! Malki Kawa on Ilia Topuria's Deal, UFC 326 Recap with Din Thomas & Ray Longo Mar 09, 2026

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WHAT IS UP, fight fans?! Welcome back to another LIVE edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, the only place you get unfiltered access to the voice and insight of the UFC straight from the source. We are rolling just 48 hours removed from one of the most chaotic and controversial weekends in recent memory. UFC 326 is in the books, and we have a NEW BMF champion, but the fallout? WILD. Conor McGregor took to social media to absolutely BLAST Charles Oliveira’s performance and took some serious shots at the commentary booth—specifically calling out DC. Jon Anik was live at the desk when it happened, and he’s here to set the record straight on what went down. It’s the inside baseball you can’t get anywhere else, powered by our partners at @allthesmoke and @atsfight.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The UFC dropped the STACKED "Freedom 250" White House card announcement, and we’ve got First Round Management CEO Malki Kawa (@malkikawa) joining us LIVE to reveal the INSANE story behind the overnight negotiations that saved the main event. We’re talking Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, how it all came together at 3 AM, and his unfiltered take on the state of the UFC in 2026. Then, legendary coach Ray Longo (@raylongomma) is here for the Ray Longo Minute to break down the technical genius—or lack thereof—from UFC 326. Plus, UFC veteran and sharp mind Din Thomas (@dinthomas) stops by to talk Amanda Nunes’ return and what the BMF title really means. We’re also looking ahead with our UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos Picks & Preview, featuring a deep dive on the massive featherweight tilt between Josh Emmett and the surging Kevin Vallejos.

BUCKLE UP.

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UFC 326 Preview, Pereira Vacates, RAF6 Brawl, Holloway vs. Oliveira 2 Picks, and Ray Longo Mar 02, 2026

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WHAT IS UP, fight fans?! It is officially fight week and you are locked in with the absolute authorities on all things MMA—this is The Anik & Florian Podcast, Episode 585, coming at you LIVE from the ATS Fight studios! We are coming off a wild weekend of action and we’ve got a absolutely STACKED show for you guys today. Jon and Kenny are breaking down the biggest news in the sport, including a SHOCKING turn of events at the top of the light heavyweight division. BUCKLE UP, because we’ve got the one and only Ray Longo in the building, and we’re looking ahead to an absolute banger of a main event in Miami.

First up, we have to address the elephant in the room: Alex Pereira has vacated the light heavyweight title. What does this mean for Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg who are set to headline UFC 327? We’re breaking down the ripple effects LIVE. Plus, we’ve got a full recap of UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh, and we need to talk about that POST-FIGHT BRAWL at RAF 6 after Arman Tsarukyan’s win! Aljamain Sterling is also calling for a UFC title shot after his win over Benson Henderson, where does he fit in the 145lb mix? THEN, we look ahead to UFC 326: Holloway vs. Oliveira II. We’ve got Ian Parker (@IanParkerMMA) here for the Main-Event Challenge, and we’re taking you through every single fight on the card, from Xiao Long vs. Cody Garbrandt all the way to that MASSIVE lightweight headliner for the BMF title between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.

We’re placing our bets and breaking down the numbers, including our $3K challenge for the PYB. Let’s get into it!

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UFC Houston Reactions with Jordan Leavitt & Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani + UFC Mexico City Picks Feb 23, 2026

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UFC Houston Reactions with Jordan Leavitt & Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani + UFC Mexico City Picks.

It’s that time again. UFC Mexico City is THIS Saturday, and we are breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know LIVE from the studio. The Assassin Baby, Brandon Moreno, is back on home soil, but he’s facing a late-notice shakeup against the streaking Brit, Lone’er Kavanagh. We’re diving into the tape, the odds, and the pressure with the one and only Ray Longo.

We’ve got a STACKED guest list today. First, UFC lightweight Jordan Leavitt joins us to talk about his massive mindset shift, he’s calling his past self a "bum" and is on a mission to provide for his family. Then, we welcome DWCS standout and UFC welterweight debutant Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani to the show. Plus, we recap the Strickland vs. Hernandez fallout and hit you with the main event challenge and $1K bets for Moreno vs. Kavanagh with Ian Parker. BUCKLE UP.

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EP. 583: UFC Houston Preview featuring Michael Chiesa, Mario Bautista, Russ Mikowski from 3PunchConvo, and Ray Longo Feb 16, 2026

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Welcome back to another LIVE edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, coming to you raw and uncut in partnership with our guys at @allthesmoke and @atsfight. We are fresh off a massive weekend of fights and we have a stacked room today to break it all down. First up, we need to address the elephant in the room. UFC welterweight scrapper Michael Chiesa joins us to discuss if this is in fact his last MMA fight. You are not going to want to miss this. Then, we bring in the legendary @raylongoMMA for the "Ray Longo Minute." With all the talk about Ilia Topuria switching camps, the UFC White House Card, and Yan's surgery, Ray gives his no-nonsense takes. Then, Russ Mikowski from 3 Punch Convos joins the show to talk about the platform and your chance to win $1000 in cold hard cash for guessing every fight right on the card this weekend. We also have red-hot bantamweight contender Mario Bautista in the building! Fresh off his slick submission win over Vinicius Oliveira at UFC Vegas 113, Mario is here to run it back with us. We get his immediate reaction to the win, his thoughts on the division and more. Plus, betting expert @ianparkermma joins us to drop the knowledge for UFC Fight Night: Strickland v. Hernandez. We are breaking down the odds for Delija vs. Spivac, Neal vs. Medic, and that banger of a main event between Anthony Hernandez and Sean Strickland. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) Live Show Open

(00:02:00) Headlines: ATS Fight Partnership & Big Energy

(00:10:50) Michael Chiesa Interview

(00:26:00) Ray Longo Minute

(00:50:30) Russ Mikowski Interview: 3 Punch Convo joins the show

(01:01:00) Win $1000 from 3PunchConvo

(01:02:40) Mario Bautista Interview: UFC Vegas 113 win, Sandhagen rematch, Yadong response

(01:13:50) DraftKings NBA Live Read

(01:15:00) Ian Parker Joins

(01:20:00) Main-Event Challenge for Strickland v. Hernandez

(01:40:00) PLACE YOUR BETS for UFC HOUSTON

(01:43:00) Outro: Jon & Kenny’s Final Thoughts

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