Dedicated to the memory of Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto. The two-week countdown to UFC 229: Khabib v. McGregor is on. Anik is joined by UFC commentator Jimmy Smith, UFC veteran Brian Stann, MMA journalist Chuck Mindenhall, and weekly staple Ray Longo.





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Dedicated to the memory of Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto. The two-week countdown to UFC 229: Khabib v. McGregor is on. Anik is joined by UFC commentator Jimmy Smith, UFC veteran Brian Stann, MMA journalist Chuck Mindenhall, and weekly staple Ray Longo.
 
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Jon Anik and Kenny Florian talk MMA, sports, pop culture, and whatever else they can think of. Join Anik and "Ken-Flo" as they break down the latest on-goings in the UFC, take listener calls, and interview personalities from all over the world. - Powered by All The Smoke Fight.

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Dedicated to the memory of Norifumi ‘Kid’ Yamamoto. The two-week countdown to UFC 229: Khabib v. McGregor is on. Anik is joined by UFC commentator Jimmy Smith, UFC veteran Brian Stann, MMA journalist Chuck Mindenhall, and weekly staple Ray Longo.

Ep. 172 - UFC 229: Khabib v McGregor Countdown

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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.

The Anik &amp; Florian Podcast is LIVE, and you guys, we&rsquo;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&rsquo;re not holding back on the fallout. Plus, we&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&rsquo;t want to miss a second of this action.

Alexander Hernandez LIVE on UFC Burns-Malott RECAP & Sterling-Zalal PREVIEW

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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

We&rsquo;ve got the legendary Cub Swanson kicking things off, and we&rsquo;re diving DEEP into the wild main event between Jiri Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg. PLUS, we&rsquo;ve got the one and only Ray Longo joining us for the "Ray Longo Minute," and he&rsquo;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:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00:00</a> - Welcome to the LIVE Show! &amp; ATS Fight Announcements
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">00:05:00</a> - Cub Swanson Interview: The veteran joins the show
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=1200s" aria-label="20 minutes">00:20:00</a> - UFC 327 REACTION: Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg breakdown
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=1440s" aria-label="24 minutes">00:24:00</a> - HUGE NEWS: Gable Steveson officially signs with the UFC
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=1740s" aria-label="29 minutes">00:29:00</a> - Throne Sport Coffee Ad (Jon Anik Live Read)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=1800s" aria-label="30 minutes">00:30:00</a> - Ray Longo Minute: The legendary coach joins the show
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=3600s" aria-label="1 hour">01:00:00</a> - Kevin Holland Interview: UFC welterweight star joins us LIVE <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=4740s" aria-label="1 hour, 19 minutes"></a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=4740s" aria-label="1 hour, 19 minutes">01:19:00</a> - DraftKings Ad: NBA Playoffs edition (Jon Anik Live Read) <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=4800s" aria-label="1 hour, 20 minutes"></a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_XDWtiAQl8&amp;t=4800s" aria-label="1 hour, 20 minutes">01:20:00</a> - Main-Event Challenge: Dan Tom breaks down UFC Fight Night &amp; best bets

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

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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

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&rsquo;s all here.
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00:00</a>) Intro and opening comments
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">00:05:00</a>) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan recap
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=900s" aria-label="15 minutes">00:15:00</a>) Rated-R with @RJcliffordMMA
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=1620s" aria-label="27 minutes">00:27:00</a>) More headlines and bridge to Ray Longo
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=1800s" aria-label="30 minutes">00:30:00</a>) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongomma
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=3600s" aria-label="1 hour">01:00:00</a>) UFC 327 Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets with Gianni the Greek
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtmcoBpPCN8&amp;t=5700s" aria-label="1 hour, 35 minutes">01:35:00</a>) Final thoughts and wrap

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

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Ep. 172 - UFC 229: Khabib v McGregor Countdown

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