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

The Anik &amp; 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&rsquo;s statement win, what could be next for Adesanya, Alexa Grasso&rsquo;s huge finish over Maycee Barber, Michael Chiesa&rsquo;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&rsquo;s UFC Hall of Fame news, the bizarre scorecard flub, Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis fallout, and Arman Tsarukyan&rsquo;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:
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00:00</a>) Opening comments, ATS Fight x Anik &amp; Florian channels, guest preview
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">00:05:00</a>) UFC Seattle recap: Adesanya vs. Pyfer, Grasso, Chiesa, McKinney, Abdul-Malik, Lance Gibson Jr.
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=1800s" aria-label="30 minutes">00:30:00</a>) Mike Perry joins the show @platinummikeperry
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=2400s" aria-label="40 minutes">00:40:00</a>) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongomma
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=2700s" aria-label="45 minutes">00:45:00</a>) Throne SPORT Coffee live read
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=2760s" aria-label="46 minutes">00:46:00</a>) Would You Rather?
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=4500s" aria-label="1 hour, 15 minutes">01:15:00</a>) DraftKings live read
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=4560s" aria-label="1 hour, 16 minutes">01:16:00</a>) Jason Anik joins for Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets @bostonanik
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=4560s" aria-label="1 hour, 16 minutes">01:16:00</a>) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan betting preview
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViafeVDlbfk&amp;t=5400s" aria-label="1 hour, 30 minutes">01:30:00</a>) Final thoughts and wrap

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

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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

WHAT IS UP loyal Anik &amp; 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&rsquo;ve got Arman Tsarukyan throwing his name in the lightweight title hat. But the real fireworks start now&mdash;Dana White went OFF on the Jon Jones White House card rumors, and we&rsquo;ve got the full audio and Jones&rsquo; 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&rsquo;d. BUCKLE UP.
WHAT IS UP loyal Anik &amp; 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&rsquo;ve got Arman Tsarukyan throwing his name in the lightweight title hat. But the real fireworks start now&mdash;Dana White went OFF on the Jon Jones White House card rumors, and we&rsquo;ve got the full audio and Jones&rsquo; 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&rsquo;d. BUCKLE UP.
IN THIS EPISODE
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00:00</a>) &ndash; OPENING COMMENTS: ATS Fight &amp; Anik &amp; Florian YouTube Channels
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">00:05:00</a>) &ndash; HEADLINES: Evloev vs Murphy Recap, Arman Tsarukyan Calls for Title Shot
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=600s" aria-label="10 minutes">00:10:00</a>) &ndash; JON JONES &amp; DANA WHITE: White House Card Drama, Dana&rsquo;s Full Presser Audio
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=720s" aria-label="12 minutes">00:12:00</a>) &ndash; NIKO PRICE STEPS IN: Chiesa vs Price in Seattle After Brutal KO
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=900s" aria-label="15 minutes">00:15:00</a>) &ndash; GUEST INTERVIEW: MMA Analyst RJ Clifford
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=1740s" aria-label="29 minutes">00:29:00</a>) &ndash; THRONE SPORT COFFEE LIVE READ
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=1800s" aria-label="30 minutes">00:30:00</a>) &ndash; RAY LONGO MINUTE: "Would You Rather?" (
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=3600s" aria-label="1 hour">01:00:00</a>) &ndash; DRAFTKINGS MARCH MADNESS LIVE READ
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=3660s" aria-label="1 hour, 1 minute">01:01:00</a>) &ndash; MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Fight Night Adesanya vs Pyfer Full Card Breakdown
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=3900s" aria-label="1 hour, 5 minutes">01:05:00</a>) &ndash; PLACE YOUR BETS: $1K Allocation for Adesanya vs Pyfer Card
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=5100s" aria-label="1 hour, 25 minutes">01:25:00</a>) &ndash; REPACKZ: Anik &amp; Florian Open 2 Repackz Each
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5iOebICqow&amp;t=5400s" aria-label="1 hour, 30 minutes">01:30:00</a>) &ndash; OUTRO: Jon and Kenny&rsquo;s Final Thoughts

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

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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

🔥 LIVE FROM THE DRAFTKINGS STUDIO! 🔥 WHAT IS UP, fight fans? It&rsquo;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&mdash;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'&mdash;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&rsquo;re updating our results from Saturday and dropping a fresh $1K Repackz challenge. LET'S GO!
IN THIS EPISODE:
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI" aria-label="0 seconds">00:00:00</a>) &ndash; OPEN: LIVE from DraftKings, ATS Fight Partnership
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=300s" aria-label="5 minutes">00:05:00</a>) &ndash; GUEST: Ken Rideout (@KenRideout_) &ndash; 'The Other Side of Hard', Addiction &amp; Endurance
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=1200s" aria-label="20 minutes">00:20:00</a>) &ndash; HEADLINES: Ronda Rousey's MVP Comments, Emmett vs. Vallejos RECAP
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=1740s" aria-label="29 minutes">00:29:00</a>) &ndash; THRONE SPORT COFFEE LIVE READ
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=1800s" aria-label="30 minutes">00:30:00</a>) &ndash; RAY LONGO MINUTE: @raylongoMMA on UFC Vegas, MVP, and Life
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=3600s" aria-label="1 hour">01:00:00</a>) &ndash; GUEST: Brandon McCaghren (@brandonmccaghren) &ndash; PGF, Future of Grappling
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=4500s" aria-label="1 hour, 15 minutes">01:15:00</a>) &ndash; DRAFTKINGS LIVE READ: March Madness Edition
(<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnSe3e9I_EI&amp;t=4620s" aria-label="1 hour, 17 minutes">01:17:00</a>) &ndash; MAIN EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy FULL CARD BREAKDOWN &amp; PICKS
(01:50:00) &ndash; OUTRO/WRAP: Final Thoughts, Repackz Results

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

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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.

WHAT IS UP, fight fans?! Welcome back to another LIVE edition of The Anik &amp; 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&rsquo;s performance and took some serious shots at the commentary booth&mdash;specifically calling out DC. Jon Anik was live at the desk when it happened, and he&rsquo;s here to set the record straight on what went down. It&rsquo;s the inside baseball you can&rsquo;t get anywhere else, powered by our partners at @allthesmoke and @atsfight.
And that&rsquo;s just the tip of the iceberg. The UFC dropped the STACKED "Freedom 250" White House card announcement, and we&rsquo;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&rsquo;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&mdash;or lack thereof&mdash;from UFC 326. Plus, UFC veteran and sharp mind Din Thomas (@dinthomas) stops by to talk Amanda Nunes&rsquo; return and what the BMF title really means. We&rsquo;re also looking ahead with our UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos Picks &amp; Preview, featuring a deep dive on the massive featherweight tilt between Josh Emmett and the surging Kevin Vallejos.
BUCKLE UP.

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

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

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