The Anik & Florian Podcast

EP. 579: UFC Vegas 112 RECAP: Kape's SHOCKING KO, Vallejos' Spinning KO, Paul vs Joshua, Ray Longo LIVE, End of ESPN Era

🔥 LIVE REACTION TO UFC VEGAS 112 IS HERE! 🔥 The voice of the UFC, Jon Anik, and UFC title challenger Kenny Florian are breaking down EVERY punch from last night's wild card in real-time. This is your essential, unfiltered recap with the insider access and expert analysis you can't get anywhere else. We're diving into Manel Kape's stunning first-round knockout of Brandon Royval, Kevin Vallejos' vicious spinning finish of Giga Chikadze, and all the chaos from the final UFC event of 2025. Stick around because legendary coach Ray Longo is joining the show to give his raw, no-BS takes on what these results mean for every division. 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!):  1) Does Manel Kape deserve the next flyweight title shot?  2) What was the most impressive performance from UFC Vegas 112? IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) Show Open & Welcome (00:04:50) Headlines & UFC Vegas 112: Royval vs. Kape Full Recap (00:31:00) DraftKings Betting Insights & Best Bets (00:33:00) Ray Longo Minute: Technical Breakdown & Fight Analysis with the Legendary Coach (01:04:00) Final Thoughts, Show Wrap, & How to Support the Podcast This show is presented in partnership with DraftKings Sportsbook and Jose Cuervo. Download the DraftKings app and use code ANIK for a special offer. Follow the show and the hosts: @jon_anik (Jon Anik App, JonAnik.com [https://jonanik.com/]), @kennyflorian (KennyFlorian.com [https://kennyflorian.com/]), @raylongoMMA, and @brianpetrieMMA. The Anik & Florian Podcast airs live on the DraftKings YouTube channel and the DraftKings Network every Tuesday and Thursday. UFC Vegas 112 RECAP: Kape's SHOCKING KO, Vallejos' Spinning KO, Ray Longo LIVE, End of ESPN Era SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik @kennyflorian @codymerrow @brianpetriemma @bostonanik 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! —— Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema. org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino &; Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler. net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg. org. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings. com/sportsbook for details and state-specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftking. com/mmaterms. anik & florian podcast, anik and florian podcast, jon anik, kenny florian, ray longo, mma podcast, ufc, ufc vegas 112, ufc on espn 73, royval vs kape, brandon royval, manel kape, Kevin Vallejos, giga chikadze, ufc recap, ufc reaction, ufc today, ufc analysis, mma news, ufc betting picks, draftkings, live podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

EP. 578: UFC 323 REACTION: Anik, Florian & Ray Longo on Petr Yan vs Merab, Van/Pantoja Aftermath + Royval vs Kape Bets LIVE with Brian Petrie

EP. 578: UFC 323 REACTION: Anik, Florian & Ray Longo on Petr Yan vs Merab, Van/Pantoja Aftermath + Royval vs Kape Bets LIVE with Brian Petrie UFC 323 fallout is here and it was chaos. New champs, wild moments, legacy-altering results. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are live to break down Merab Dvalishvili vs Petr Yan 2, the title shakeups, and what it all means for the divisions heading into 2026. If you woke up searching “UFC 323 recap” or “Merab vs Yan 2 reaction,” you’re in the right place. 🔥 Then the crew turns the page to UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape at the UFC Apex. With @raylongoMMA dropping coach-level insight in the Ray Longo Minute and betting sharp @brianpetrieMMA joining for the Main-Event Challenge, you’re getting a full board breakdown: Gillian Robertson vs Amanda Lemos, Kennedy Nzechukwu vs Marcus Buchecha, Morgan Charriere vs Melquizael Costa, Cezary Oleksiejczuk vs Cesar Almeida, Kevin Vallejos vs Giga Chikadze, and the flyweight main event Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape. This is where sharp fans come for game plans, matchups, and angles. 🥊 IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) Opening comments, DraftKings billboard (00:06:30) UFC 323 recap in Headlines presented by Jose Cuervo: Merab vs Yan 2, title changes, upsets, and who won the night (00:31:00) GLD :60 (00:33:00) MORE UFC 323 RECAP (00:41:56) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongoMMA (01:11:00) Pronunciation of the Week presented by Total Wireless (01:13:00) DraftKings :60 (NFL version) (01:14:00) Main-Event Challenge with @brianpetrieMMA (01:30:00) Place Your Bets – allocating $1K on UFC Fight Night: Royval vs Kape with DraftKings Sportsbook (01:33:00) Outro and final thoughts – Jon and Kenny on what’s next, plus JonAnik.com, KennyFlorian.com, and the Jon Anik App SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 🥇 GLD - New customers get 50% Off AND a FREE chain with code AFPOD at GLD.com 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik @kennyflorian @codymerrow @brianpetriemma @bostonanik 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! ——— Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema. org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino &; Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler. net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg. org. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings. com/sportsbook for details and state-specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftking. com/mmaterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

EP. 577: UFC 323 Preview LIVE: Merab vs Yan 2, Pantoja, Moreno + UFC 2026: Gaethje vs Paddy, Volk vs Lopes

THE LAST EVER PPV PREVIEW!! 🏆 Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE from the DraftKings Studio with your ESSENTIAL guide to a massive UFC 323! We're breaking down TWO huge title fights: the bantamweight rematch between dominant champion Merab Dvalishvili and the ever-dangerous Petr Yan, PLUS flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja putting his belt on the line against the surging young contender Joshua Van. Get expert technical analysis, behind-the-scenes insights you won't find anywhere else, and sharp betting angles for every single fight on the card. You're watching live, so join the chat right now! 🥊 We're bringing you all our signature segments, starting with the Cuervo "First Shot" on the UFC 323 title fights. Then, we'll hit the biggest HEADLINES in MMA and get the unmatched flavor and wisdom from the one and only Ray Longo in the RAY LONGO MINUTE. Fourth-degree BJJ black belt Ken-Flo then takes on handicapper Brian Petrie in the MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE, breaking down every fight from the early prelims to the main card. We're putting it all on the line with $3,000 in curated betting plays for UFC 323, sponsored by DraftKings Sportsbook. Don't miss our PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK to make sure you're saying every fighter's name correctly! You're getting live, unfiltered reaction and analysis that only Anik and Florian can provide. We're breaking down the betting odds for Jalin Turner vs. Edson Barboza, the return of Henry Cejudo against Payton Talbott, and the pivotal flyweight clash between Brandon Moreno and Tatsuro Taira. Smash that like button, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss our live shows! Sharing this stream with your fight fan friends helps us grow and keep delivering this content every week. IN THIS EPISODE (00:00:00) OPENING COMMENTS with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian (00:03:24) CUERVO FIRST SHOT: Early UFC 323 Title Fight Thoughts & Picks Tease (00:08:52) HEADLINES Presented by Jose Cuervo: MMA News & Notes, UFC 324 and 325 Announcements (00:29:25) RAY LONGO MINUTE with @raylongoMMA (00:59:59) DRAFTKINGS LIVE READ (UFC 323) (01:02:00) PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK: Iwo Baraniewski (01:06:00) MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @brianpetrieMMA: Full UFC 323 Card Breakdown & Picks (01:38:00) PLACE YOUR BETS: $3,000 in UFC 323 Betting Plays (01:40:00) OUTRO & FINAL THOUGHTS SPONSORS 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with our expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik | @kennyflorian | @raylongoMMA | @brianpetrieMMA 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (For people to COMMENT LIVE!) --- Who wins the bantamweight rematch: The relentless Merab Dvalishvili or the technical striker Petr Yan? --- Is Joshua Van the fighter to finally dethrone flyweight king Alexandre Pantoja? --- What's your lock for the biggest underdog winner on the UFC 323 card? Drop your MAIN CARD Performance of the Night prediction in the chat! UFC 323 Preview LIVE: Merab vs Yan 2, Pantoja, Moreno + UFC 2026: Gaethje vs Paddy, Volk vs Lopes ___ SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/draftkings/?sub_confirmation=1 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DKNetwork INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dknetwork/ DRAFTKINGS NETWORK: https://dknetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

EP. 576.5: UFC Qatar RECAP: Tsarukyan SUBMITS Hooker, Garry vs Chimaev BACKSTAGE Fight, What’s Next for Ilia Topuria?

UFC Qatar RECAP: Tsarukyan SUBMITS Hooker, Garry vs Chimaev BACKSTAGE Fight, What’s Next for Ilia Topuria? BREAKING reaction to the WILD UFC Qatar card! Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE to break down Arman Tsarukyan's DOMINANT submission victory over Dan Hooker and what it means for the lightweight title picture 🏆 Plus, we've got the full story on the shocking backstage altercation between Khamzat Chimaev and Ian Machado Garry that has the MMA world buzzing 🤯 This is your ESSENTIAL post-fight analysis with exclusive insights you won't find anywhere else! Live from the DraftKings Studio, we're breaking down EVERY major moment from UFC Qatar. Get expert technical analysis from Kenny Florian and Ray Longo on Tsarukyan's brilliant grappling display and what's next at 155lbs. Our team has the inside scoop on the welterweight division chaos after Ian Machado Garry's big win over Belal Muhammad. Plus, we're serving up DraftKings betting insights on what these results mean for future fight odds. You're watching LIVE, so join the conversation right now! This podcast gives you BEHIND-THE-SCENES access only Anik and Florian can provide. We're going DEEP on Khamzat Chimaev's injury timeline and that crazy backstage confrontation. Did Arman Tsarukyan do enough to leapfrog Paddy Pimblett for the next title shot? Where does Ian Machado Garry rank now in the stacked welterweight division? Sound off LIVE in the comments! 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (For people to COMMENT LIVE!) — Who deserves the next lightweight title shot - Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett? — Was Ian Machado Garry's win over Belal Muhammad convincing enough for a title eliminator? — How does Khamzat Chimaev's injury change the middleweight landscape? Like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss our LIVE fight breakdowns! Drop your main card performance of the night in the comments and share this stream with your MMA group chats! SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik @kennyflorian @codymerrow @brianpetriemma @bostonanik 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! ——— Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema. org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino &; Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler. net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg. org. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings. com/sportsbook for details and state-specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftking. com/mmaterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

EP. 576: UFC 322 Recap, Longo on Makhachev & Shevchenko, UFC Qatar Picks, Tsarukyan vs Hooker Predictions

Islam Makhachev just shook up the sport at UFC 322 – From Makhachev’s statement win over Jack Della Maddalena at Madison Square Garden to the pound-for-pound debate and what it all means for the title picture. Then it’s on to UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs Hooker. The guys, along with @raylongoMMA and @brianpetrieMMA, dig into Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker, Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry, Oezdemir vs Menifield, Orolbai vs Hermansson and more. You’re getting matchup breakdowns, style clashes, and real betting talk tied into DraftKings and DK Sportsbook, including a dedicated “Place Your Bets” segment with $1K in action on the UFC Fight Night card. You also get all the signature Anik & Florian flavor: live Cuervo-sponsored headlines, the beloved Ray Longo Minute, “Pronunciation of the Week” (Myktybek Orolbai), plus Mando and DraftKings live reads and Jon’s plugs for JonAnik.com, KennyFlorian.com, and the Jon Anik App.  IN THIS EPISODE (TIMESTAMPS) (00:00:00) Opening comments with Jon Anik and Kenny Florian, DK billboard (00:06:00) UFC 322 headlines presented by Jose Cuervo: Makhachev vs Della Maddalena recap, title picture fallout, pound-for-pound talk (00:28:26) Mando midroll (Anik live read) (00:29:26) UFC 322 Recap Continued (00:44:00) Ray Longo Minute with @raylongoMMA (01:08:00) Pronunciation of the Week presented by Total Wireless: Myktybek Orolbai & Arman Tsarukyan (01:12:00) DraftKings midroll (NBA version – Anik live read) (01:13:00) Petrie Joins (01:17:00) Main-Event Challenge with @brianpetrieMMA: full UFC Fight Night Tsarukyan vs Hooker main card picks (01:30:00) Ian Machado Garry vs Belal Muhammad – welterweight co-main breakdown and sharp angles (01:35:00) Arman Tsarukyan vs Dan Hooker – lightweight main event deep dive, betting angles, and DK strategy (01:41:00) Place Your Bets: $1K in plays for UFC Fight Night (sides, props, parlays with Brian Petrie) (01:44:00) Outro  SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📱 Total Wireless – Unlimited data that won’t slow you down (UFC’s Official Wireless Provider)! 💥 MANDO — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code AFPOD at shopmando.com! #mandopod 📲 FOLLOW THE CREW: @jon_anik @kennyflorian @codymerrow @brianpetriemma @bostonanik 🎧 PODCAST: Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Search "Anik & Florian Podcast"! 🔗 LINKS & BETTING PICKS: JonAnik.com | KennyFlorian.com | Download the JON ANIK APP! ——— Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema. org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino &; Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler. net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg. org. 21+ in most eligible states but age varies by jurisdiction. See draftkings. com/sportsbook for details and state-specific responsible gambling resources. Bonus bets expire seven days after issuance. Eligibility and deposit restrictions apply. Terms at sportsbook.draftking. com/mmaterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]