Anik And Florian

Ep. 391 – Jon Anik is joined by UFC lightweight hopeful Nazim Sadykhov and his proud coach/weekly podcast staple Ray Longo as we talk Naz’s UFC debut and the future. PLUS, Aljamain Sterling vs Henry Cejudo is OFFICIAL for May, how does Ray feel about the timeline and the matchup for Aljo? Tune-In to find out! ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - @AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:01) - Nazim Sadykhov Interview with Jon Anik (00:14:01) - Ray Longo Joins Naz and JA (00:20:13) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:46:18) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

Ep. 390 – Anik and Florian look back at Erin Blanchfield’s masterclass against Jessica Andrade, which served to vault her into immediate flyweight title contention. Plus, Ken-Flo and handicapper Brian Petrie give their picks for UFC Fight Night: Krylov v. Spann. ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - @AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFCVegas69 Coverage (00:14:26) - Is A Title-Shot Next for #ErinBlanchfield? (Joined by Brian Petrie) (00:29:50) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA for #UFCVegas70 (00:48:38) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) - MMA Line Movement on DK Sportsbook, McGregor is back, and Cocaine Bear (01:00:04) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

Ep. 389 – Anik and Florian continue to look back at a huge weekend for the UFC in Perth, Western Australia for UFC 284: Makhachev v. Volkanovski. Plus, a full preview with predictions from Ken-Flo and ‘Big Gun’ Brian Petrie for UFC Fight Night: Andrade v. Blanchfield. - #UFCVegas69  ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (Joined by Brian Petrie) - More #UFC284 Coverage and P4P Discussions (00:17:17) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (00:20:12) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA for #UFC284 (00:37:04) - Jens Pulver UFC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION, and Continued UFC 284/UFC Vegas 69 Coverage (00:40:01) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

Ep. 388 – Anik and Florian recap UFC 284: Makhachev v. Volkanovski and talk to Ray Longo about the Main-Event scoring. PLUS, highlights of the night from Jack Della Maddalena, Justin Tafa, Jimmy Crute and more. ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (#UFC284, Was Makhachev v. Volkanovski a Robbery, Latest MMA News) (00:24:00) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:58:04) - UFC 284 Recap Continued (01:03:01) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 387 – Full preview and predictions for UFC 284: Makhachev v. Volkanovski with Anik, Florian, and MMA capper Brian Petrie. Plus, SevereMMA host/personality Seán Sheehan returns Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (Joined by Brian Petrie) (00:06:18) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA for #UFC284 (00:36:30) - Interlude (00:38:54) - SevereMMA host/personality Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) on #ConorMcGregor (00:59:04) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

Ep. 386 – Anik, Florian, and Longo recap the latest UFC Fight Night and look ahead to #UFC284: Makhachev v. Volkanovski, coming up on pay-per-view this weekend from Perth, Western Australia.  ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (UFC Vegas 68 Recap, Latest MMA News) (00:27:50) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:57:04) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 385 – Anik and Ken-Flo are joined by top-ranked UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad and Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud. OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 384 – Ken-Flo shares his thoughts on Week 1 of the PFL’s 2023 Challenger Series in Orlando, Florida. Plus, a full preview with predictions for UFC Fight Night: Lewis v. Spivac. ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (PFL Challenger Series, UFC Fight Announcements, Pereira vs Adesanya 2) (00:25:17) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:54:37) - LONGO & PETRIE CROSSOVER (00:57:22) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA (01:01:03) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (01:02:33) - PICKS FOR #UFCVEGAS68 (01:17:44) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (01:25:54) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 383 – Anik and Florian recap UFC 283: Teixeira v. Hill. Guests include MMA coach Santino DeFranco and handicapper Brian Petrie. Off-Week for the UFC but not for the hardest working TV show in all of MMA! ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (UFC 286 Recap Continued) (00:05:35) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA (00:35:30) - GUEST LINE: SANTINO DEFRANCO (@SANTINODEFRANCO, @TINODEFRANCO) BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/There-Are-No-Hospitals-Russia/dp/1942195702 (00:53:54) - OUTRO (00:55:44) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 382 – Anik and Florian look back at the UFC’s first pay-per-view offering of 2023, UFC 283: Teixeira v. Hill. The Boy talk through a stellar UFC offering which featured only 5 decisions out of 15 fights. Jon Anik joins us live from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with Kenny Florian to talk about the PPV and what’s next for newly crowned champs #JamahalHill and #BrandonMoreno ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:01:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (UFC 283 Recap, Key Performances, Behind-The-Scenes Info) (00:20:40) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:31:40) - MATT FREVOLA SHOW CRASH — RAY LONGO MINUTE Extended (@Steamrollaa) (00:57:13) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (01:04:27) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 381 – Anik and Florian preview UFC 283: Teixeira v. Hill, as Jamahal Hill tries to seize the UFC title in his first opportunity. Guests include MMA handicapper Brian Petrie and Gilbert Burns’ strength and conditioning coach Juan Carlos Santana. ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:00:25) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT) (00:05:35) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA (#UFC283 Picks) (00:33:55) - GUEST LINE: JC Santana of IHP in Florida - Coach to Gilbert Burns and Others (00:50:15) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (00:52:27) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 380 – Anik and Florian look back at the UFC’s first live event of 2023 and talk to Ray Longo about the announcement of Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane. PLUS, UFC Lightweight Matt "Steamrolla" Frevola joins the show to talk about the incredible story of his wife's organ donation and what's next for him as he looks to break the Top 15 rankings. (Special guest Sal Frevola aka "The Bulldozer") Guests include show staple/coach to the stars Ray Longo and UFC lightweight hopeful Matt ‘The Steamrolla’ Frevola. ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:04:03) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (Jon Jones vs Ciryl Gane at UFC 285) (00:27:00) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:45:03) - MATT THE STEAMROLLA FREVOLA INTERVIEW (@Steamrollaa & @steamrollafrevola_MMA) (00:59:40) - RAY LONGO MINUTE (Continued) (01:03:07) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 379 – Anik and Florian preview the UFC’s first Fight Night offering of 2023. Plus, thoughts on Jake Paul signing with the PFL. The Anik & Florian Podcast crew talk about Imavov vs Gastelum and #UFCVegas67 and give some picks with handicapper Brian Petrie. PLUS, the legendary Ray Longo is back for the new year with his signature fire! ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:04:03) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (#JakePaul to PFL and more) (00:13:30) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:32:43) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (00:35:15) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA (00:56:43) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (01:00:37) - OUTRO OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 

Ep. 378 – Anik and Florian look back at a memorable 2022 in MMA with their 8th Annual AFPA (Anik & Florian Podcast) Awards. PLUS, featured regular Ray Longo joins the show.   ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:03:03) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (Passing of Stephan Bonnar, NFL Tragedy and More) (00:13:23) - 8th ANNUAL AFPA AWARDS SHOW (FOR YEAR 2022) (00:18:10) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:38:04) - AFPA AWARDS SHOW CONTINUED (00:53:43) - MERROW SECONDS - KO OF THE YEAR/FIGHT OF THE YEAR - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (00:57:38) - MORE AWARD SHOW HARDWARE (01:14:38) - OUTRO   OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/  

Ep. 377 – Anik and Florian’s Holiday Special with Santa Ray Longo as we sit down for the final show of 2022 to talk about the world of MMA, including judging at #UFCVEGAS66, more conversation in the wake of Cannonier v. Strickland and some loose ends for the year. ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:30) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:03:33) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian (00:22:51) - ANIK SOLO (00:24:36) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:44:56) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (00:44:58) - OUTRO  OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘FLASH’ for 17% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/  

Ep. 376 – Anik and Florian look back at a headline-filled weekend at UFC 282. Guests include legendary coach Ray Longo, handicapper Brian Petrie, and SevereMMA host/personality and recurring AF guest Seán Sheehan.  This episode is dedicated to Casey Williams, our former intern and longtime listener of the podcast. Always supportive and willing to go the extra mile, Casey’s passion for MMA and talking fights were always a welcomed addition to the show and family. Our condolences go out to all who knew him, his friends, family, and colleagues alike. Rest In Peace Casey Kenan Williams.    ON TODAY'S SHOW  (00:01:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast  (00:04:03) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFC282  (00:28:06) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA  (00:54:50) - SCORING WITH SHEEHAN - SevereMMA host/personality and recurring AF guest Seán Sheehan  (01:16:23) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA - #UFC282  (01:43:56) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter)  (01:51:1

Ep. 375 – Anik and Florian preview UFC 282: Blachowicz v. Ankalev. Plus, a look back at Stephen ‘Wonderboy’ Thompson’s big win, which highlighted a night of finishes in Orlando. Guests include coach Ray Longo and capper Brian Petrie. ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:02:13) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFC282 (00:27:33) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:48:53) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA - #UFC282 (01:16:00) - MERROW SECONDS - Executive Producer @codymerrow (@cody_merrow twitter) (01:20:50) - OUTRO   OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/  

Ep. 374 – Anik and Florian share their thoughts on Larissa Pacheco’s monumental upset of Kayla Harrison to strike PFL gold. Plus, Jiri Prochazka vacates the UFC light heavyweight title due to injury. Also, a full preview with predictions for UFC Fight Night: Thompson v. Holland, which beckons Saturday in Orlando, Florida. ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:06) - PFL Recap & MMA Headlines with Anik & Florian (00:05:29) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFC282 (00:26:13) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA (00:43:53) - MMA HEADLINES (00:46:34) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA - #UFCORLANDO (01:12:20) - OUTRO   OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

Ep. 373 – Anik and Florian recap UFC 281: Adesanya v. Pereira. Plus, predictions for this weekend’s heavyweight headliner between ‘The Black Beast’ Derrick Lewis and ‘The Polar Bear’ Serghei Spivac.   ON TODAY'S SHOW (00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:00) - UFC 281 Aftermath with Anik, Florian and Longo (00:45:29) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - #UFC281 (00:51:36) - BIG GUN BRIAN PETRIE - @BrianPetrieMMA on UFC 281 and More (01:00:06) - PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (01:00:22) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA (01:09:30) - Final Thoughts & RIP Anthony “Rumble” Johnson (01:12:58) - MERROW SECONDS with Producer @CodyMerrow (01:20:30) - OUTRO   OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/

After a MASSIVE #UFC281 card, we had to hop on with the squad today to get their instant reactions following the UFC's massive NYC event which featured #AlexPereira removing the crown of Israel Adesanya. PLUS, we talk about Zhang Weili and the future of the 115lbs division, Poirier vs Chandler for Fight of the Year, and of course, Matt "The Steamrolla" Frevola's massive KO in front of the NY-heavy crowd. #anikflorianpodcast  Leave a review on iTunes or Spotify! It helps the show out a TON! OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code 'AF10' for 10% off merchandise  https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/