The Anik & Florian Podcast

🔥 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 ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (For people to COMMENT LIVE!) --- Is Colby Covington really ducking Chiesa, or is this just business? --- Does Mario Bautista deserve the Sandhagen rematch next? --- Who you got in the main event? Strickland or "Fluffy" Hernandez? If you are a real one, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE to @AnikFlorianPod, and turn on the notification bell so you never miss a live drop. We are the voice of the fans. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4896896856883200 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.