The Anik & Florian Podcast

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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.

  1. 15h ago

    Anik & Florian Episode 600 LIVE: UFC 330 SHOCKER! Makhachev vs Garry & Kape's WILD KO RECAP

    WHAT IS UP fight fans! It’s that time again for the only MMA podcast you need, and we are LIVE with a MONSTER episode of The Anik & Florian Podcast. Episode 600 is here, and we are celebrating in style alongside our powerhouse partners @allthesmoke and @atsfight. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are fresh off a WILD weekend of violence and they’re breaking down every single second of it. From Manel Kape’s SHOCKING revenge knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi to the INSANE twister submission that broke the internet, we’ve got the definitive recap of UFC Fight Night. But that’s just the appetizer—we’re also diving deep into the two blockbuster title fights JUST announced for UFC 330 in Philadelphia. Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry for the welterweight strap and Mackenzie Dern vs. Gillian Robertson for the strawweight title. We are talking about the biggest storylines, the betting lines, and what it all means for the divisions. BUCKLE UP. We have an absolute murderer’s row of guests joining the show today. The legendary Ray Longo (@raylongomma) stops by for his always-unfiltered “Ray Longo Minute” to give us the coach’s perspective on the weekend’s finishes and the state of the game. Plus, RJ Clifford is in the building for “Rated RJ,” bringing the stories and hot takes you won’t hear anywhere else. And of course, we’re running it back with the Main-Event Challenge and “Place Your Bets” as we look ahead to UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres. We’re breaking down Shara Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira and the absolute WAR that is Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres. You need these picks before you place your bets. Let’s get it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 16m

  2. Jun 16

    UFC Freedom 250 RECAP🇺🇸: Gaethje Upsets Topuria, Gane DESTROYS Pereira, O’Malley KO 😱 & Ray Longo

    We’re LIVE with Ep. 599 and UFC Freedom 250 just gave us one of the most insane cards in history. Justin Gaethje weathered the undefeated Ilia Topuria’s early storm on the White House lawn, then flipped the script in a massive fourth-round TKO that forced Topuria’s corner to throw in the towel. Ciryl Gane flatlined Alex Pereira’s triple-champ dream with a jab and a torrent of ground-and-pound in Round 2. Suga Sean O’Malley snapped Aiemann Zahabi’s 7-fight streak with a walk-off left-right hook combo that sent the place into a frenzy. We break down all seven main-card finishes — including Josh Hokit’s mauling of Derrick Lewis, Mauricio Ruffy’s video game blitz on Michael Chandler, Bo Nickal’s striking statement, and Diego Lopes’ brawl with Steve Garcia. This card was 7-for-7 on finishes and we’re running it back with the energy it deserves. Ray Longo pulls up for the Ray Longo Minute to give his raw, uncut take on the title shift and what’s next. RJ Clifford hops in for Rated RJ with the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Then Matty Bets run the Main Event Challenge, breaking down UFC Fight Night: Kape vs Horiguchi II — with Vinicius Oliveira vs Andre Fili, Navajo Stirling vs Ion Cutelaba, and the flyweight rematch we’ve been begging for. Matty drops his $1K bet live, so tail or fade at your own risk. This show is in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight, and it’s the only Monday joint that gives you instant reaction, betting insight, and the realest voices in the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 39m

  3. Jun 8

    LIVE UFC Freedom 250 Preview | Ray Longo, Gianni The Greek, & RJ Clifford Join Anik & Florian

    WHAT IS UP fight fans! Welcome to a super-sized, live edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, and good god we have a show for you. This one has absolute chaos written all over it — from Colby Covington calling it a career and Sean Strickland protesting outside the White House, to Tom Aspinall’s new agent Eddie Hearn dropping contract bombs and Conor McGregor looking scarily sharp alongside Max Holloway. Oh, and we’re just 7 days out from the biggest card of the year: UFC Freedom 250, headlined by the undisputed lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, plus an interim heavyweight championship that has real bad blood behind it. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE breaking down all the headlines, including Gabriel Bonfim’s statement win over Belal Muhammad and what that does to a jam-packed welterweight title picture. We’re joined by the legendary Ray Longo for his always-unfiltered Ray Longo Minute, RJ Clifford hops in to Rate the madness, and Gianni the Greek drops by for a full DraftKings Main Event Challenge where we run through the entire Freedom 250 card — from Diego Lopes vs. Steve Garcia to Bo Nickal’s toughest test yet and a banger that could steal the show in Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi. Grab a Throne Sport Coffee, pull up a seat, and let’s ride. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 53m

  4. Jun 1

    Song vs Figueiredo Recap, Ray Longo Minute & Belal vs Bonfim Picks

    The Anik & Florian Podcast is live with a massive Monday episode, breaking down the bombshell retirement of Colby Covington and what his legacy really means for the welterweight division. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian react to everything that went down at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo, then look ahead to the loaded UFC Freedom 250 card just 13 days away. The energy is high, the takes are unfiltered, and you’re getting the first word on where the UFC landscape shifts next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 31m

  5. May 18

    Conor McGregor BACK! Rousey vs Carano REACTIONS with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian + Ray Longo

    WHAT IS UP fight fans, it’s that time again for the only MMA podcast that blends insider access with Barstool-level energy. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are coming at you LIVE from the @AnikFlorianPod YouTube channel, and we are BUCKLE UP because Episode 596 is absolutely loaded. We are chopping it up with the legendary coach Ray Longo, ESPN’s own betting brain Ian Parker, plus a very special family affair as Jason Anik rolls through. The boys are breaking down Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano, recapping Allen vs. Costa, and reacting to the news that Conor McGregor is BACK. LET’S GO. Ray Longo (@raylongomma) gives us his unfiltered takes in the Ray Longo Minute, Ian Parker (@ianparkermma) breaks down the numbers in Rated RJ, and Jason Anik (@jasonanik) joins the fellas for a can’t-miss conversation. This episode is presented in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight, so you know the vibes are immaculate. We’ve got live reads from Throne Sport Coffee and GLD, plus a DraftKings spot to help you get your bets right. Do not sleep on this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 45m

  6. May 11

    UFC 328 Recap LIVE with Ray Longo & Grant Dawson + Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano

    WHAT IS UP fight fans — it’s Monday, May 11th, and we are LIVE with a monster edition of The Anik & Florian Podcast, in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are here to unpack all the chaos from UFC 328: Chimaev vs. Strickland, break down the historic MVP 1 card headlined by Ronda Rousey’s return against Gina Carano — and Kenny is on the commentary call for that one! We’re also joined by UFC lightweight standout Grant Dawson, plus the legendary Ray Longo drops in for his Ray Longo Minute. Buckle up, because this episode is pure fight-week electricity. We’ll lock in our Main-Event Challenge picks for UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa, put a stack on the line with our friends at DraftKings, and get you ready to place your bets with Gianni the Greek. RJ Clifford brings the heat with Rated RJ, we run through all the headlines, and there’s never a dull moment with live reads, cold takes, and the kind of real talk you only get from Anik & Florian. Whether you’re a die-hard or just fired up for Rousey’s comeback, this is the show that blends elite analysis with barstool energy — so smash that like button, subscribe to the @AnikFlorianPod YouTube channel, and let’s ride.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 53m

  7. May 4

    UFC 328 Preview LIVE: Chimaev vs Strickland, Ray Longo & Place Your Bets

    Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE for Ep. 594 as UFC 328 fight week officially gets real. We’re reacting to UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, hitting the biggest MMA headlines, and looking ahead to Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland. Ray Longo joins for the Ray Longo Minute, Jason Anik jumps in, and Gianni the Greek closes with Main-Event Challenge and Place Your Bets for UFC 328. Buckle up, fight fans. This card has violence, value, and some WILD questions. 🥊 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 43m

  8. Apr 27

    JDM vs Prates PREVIEW + Ray Longo after Sterling DOMINATES Zalal

    WHAT IS UP loyal Anik & Florian family — we are LIVE and this one is absolutely STACKED. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are back in the saddle to break down everything you need to know ahead of UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs Prates, going down this Saturday in Perth, Australia. Oh, and we've got the legendary Ray Longo in the building to unleash his unfiltered takes on the welterweight banger that has the entire MMA world buzzing. BUCKLE UP. The Funkmaster Aljamain Sterling put on a grappling clinic against Youssef Zalal at UFC Vegas 116, sweeping all three scorecards 49-45 and immediately calling his shot at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight throne. We're unpacking every angle of that main event, what it means for the 145-pound title picture, and whether Sterling's smothering style can translate into two-division gold. Plus: Battlebots chatter, because Ken-Flo simply cannot help himself. Then the Main Event Challenge goes deep on Jack Della Maddalena returning home to Perth for the first time since dropping the strap to Islam Makhachev. Standing across from him? Carlos "The Nightmare" Prates, who flatlined Geoff Neal AND Leon Edwards in back-to-back highlight-reel finishes. This is a genuine Fight of the Year contender with massive title implications. We're also breaking down Beneil Dariush vs Quillan Salkilld — a lightweight matchup where those betting odds will raise your eyebrows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 13m
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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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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
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