The Anik & Florian Podcast

EP. 437— Anik & Florian say buenos noches amigos as they prepare you for #NOCHEUFC going down this weekend in Vegas with Alexa Grasso defending her title against Valentina Shevchenko. PLUS, UFC Hall-of-Famer and ONE Championship executive Rich “Ace” Franklin joins the show to talk about the evolution of MMA, his own 185lbs career, what fight he shows a lady friend and much more! Brian Petrie, who attended the high school that Rich Franklin taught at, tells a hilarious story on top of UFC picks. RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:57) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:06:54) - Exclusive offer from Draftkings to turn $5 into $200 in bonus bets(00:08:22) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE with @BrianPetrieMMA(00:30:04) - Petrie Attended High School where Rich Franklin Taught & Broke Up Fights(00:32:13) - UFC Hall-Of-Famer & ONE Championship Executive Rich Franklin talks about his UFC Fights, Post-Fight Career, Stamp Fairfax and More!(00:46:40) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVGrasso v. Shevchenko Picks & Rich Franklin on The Evolution of MMA & ONE Championship | Anik & Florian EP. 437**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup********** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 436 — Anik & Florian are BACK from a land down unda’ to discuss the epic victory of Sean Strickland in Australia with head coach and leader of men Eric Nicksick. PLUS, Anik & Florian discuss the middlewight title picture and more with show staple Ray Longo.RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:57) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:06:54) - Exclusive offer from Draftkings to turn $5 into $200 in bonus bets(00:07:55) - Coach Eric Nicksick joins the show fresh off a championship win in Sydney, Australia(00:23:04) - Anik & Florian on #UFC293 Victories and Aftermath(00:36:13) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA(01:14:30) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVUFC 293 Recap, Coach Eric Nicksick on Sean Strickland, and Ray Longo | Jon Anik & Kenny Florian EP. 436**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 435 — Anik & Florian hit you square in the face with a #UFC293 Preview breaking down all the fights on the next UFC PPV, including the Adesanya v. Strickland headliner. PLUS, the latest on Irish MMA, Conor McGregor, Ian Garry and more with show regular Sean Sheehan. As always, Brian Petrie hops on to talk bets bets for the UFC 293 card with our partners at Draftkings & Draftkings Sportsbook.Be on the lookout for the Podcast Parlay on DK Sportsbook with picks from the show!RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:57) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:05:11) - Show staple Sean Sheehan on Irish MMA, Conor McGregor, Ian Garry and more!(00:31:04) - Anik & Florian on McGregor/Garry and cross training in MMA(00:34:54) - Exclusive offer from Draftkings to turn $5 into $200 in bonus bets(00:40:13) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Picks for UFC 293: Adesanya vs Strickland —(@BrianPetrieMMA)(01:14:04) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTV#UFC293 Preview, Bets for Adesanya v. Strickland, #ConorMcGregor Latest with Sean Sheehan | Anik & Florian EP. 435**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup**********Snag the tickets without the stress with Gametime.○ Download the Gametime app, create an account, use code AFPOD for $20 off your first purchase.○ Terms apply. Again, create an account and redeem code AFPOD for $20 off.○ Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed.********** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 434 -  – UFC Fight Night: Gane v. Spivac recap; other MMA headlines; Saudi Arabia acquires minority stake in PFLLET’S GO!Who should we have on the show next? Let us know in the comments!VOTE FOR US HERE: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees-2023/ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian (00:15:17) - RAY LONGO MINUTE: @RAYLONGOMMA(00:48:53) - Jon & Kenny chop it up on this week’s MMA news.(00:51:03) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVUFC France Recap with Ray Longo - Ciryl Gane, Benoit Saint-Denis & PFL News | Anik & Florian Pod. EP. 434**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 433 -  – Jon Anik and Kenny Florian talk this week’s MMA Headlines with UFC legend and commentator Dominick Cruz as well as world-renowned wrestler Roman Bravo-Young. Friends and teammates, Dom and RBY talk about their history, and the past, present and future in MMA for them bothLET’S GO!Who should we have on the show next? Let us know in the comments!VOTE FOR US HERE: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees-2023/ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian (00:04:35) - Joined by Dominick Cruz and Roman Bravo-Young(00:17:03) - Anik, Florian and Cruz talk MMA, the 135lbs GOAT conversation and more.(00:28:53) - Jon & Kenny chop it up on this week’s MMA news.(00:35:03) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVMMA Headlines with Dom Cruz & Roman Bravo-Young, Timeline for Cruz Return | Anik & Florian Pod. EP. 433 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 432 — Anik & Florian are joined by a bionic Ray Longo to recap UFC Singapore which featured a Max Holloway KO and a Korean Zombie Retirement. (Yes, we cried too). PLUS, Ray Longo joins the show to talk hip surgery before Big Gun BRIAN PETRIE joins the show for UFC France picks. ALSO, be on the lookout for the Podcast Parlay on DK Sportsbook with picks from the show!RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:57) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:34:57) - RAY LONGO MINUTE STARRING @RAYLONGOMMA(00:46:13) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Picks for UFC FRANCE —(@BrianPetrieMMA)(01:11:04) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVUFC Singapore Recap, Holloway Dominates, Zombie Retires, & UFC France Picks| Anik & Florian EP. 432**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $200 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Longo and Brian Petrie join the Anik & Florian Podcast for a recap of UFC 292. They discuss Zhang's dominance, O'Malley's crowning, and analyze the impressive performances of Holloway and Sterling. The chapter also covers O'Malley's striking skills, potential rematches, fighters' character in handling defeat, leg injury concerns, and upcoming fights with predictions.

EP. 430 -  – Jon Anik and Kenny Florian prepare YOU for a massive return to “The City of Champions” for #UFC292 in Boston, Massachusetts as they preview Sterling v. O’Malley, Zhang v. Lemos and give picks with Brian Petrie. PLUS, ranked UFC middleweight Chris Curtis joins the show to talk #UFC293, BP’s boxing skills ,what’s next for him, and more! LET’S GO!Who should we have on the show next? Let us know in the comments!VOTE FOR US HERE: https://www.worldmmaawards.com/nominees-2023/ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:02:21) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik, @KennyFlorian (00:05:25) - Pronunciation of the Week with BRIAN PETRIE (@BrianPetrieMMA)(00:09:23) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE: UFC Picks for UFC 292(00:39:53) - UFC Middleweight CHRIS CURTIS (@ActionMan513) joins the program (01:06:03) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVUFC 292 Preview, Sterling v. O’Malley Picks, and Chris Curtis | Anik & Florian Pod. EP. 430**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $150 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EP. 429 — Ray Longo is FRESH off a haircut and ready to rock with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian to preview the UFC’s return to Boston for #UFC292 which features UFC champ Aljamain Sterling vs rising contender Sean O’Malley, PLUS Chris Weidman’s triumphant walk to the cage years after a horrific injury. All that and a UFC VEGAS Recap with Vicente Luque’s big win. ALSO, be on the lookout for the Podcast Parlay on DK Sportsbook with picks from the show!RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:01:57) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:24:36) - RAY LONGO MINUTE STARRING @RAYLONGOMMA (00:48:54) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVRay Longo on UFC 292: Sterling v. O'Malley with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian | Anik & Florian Pod. 429**********Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn $5 into $150 in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More #UFCNashville recap as the band is back together with KenFlo returning from an east coast road trip. Anik, Florian and resident handicapper Brian Petrie break down the storylines heading into #UFCVegas78 and give their bets for the weekend. PLUS, reaction to the newly booked Garry vs Many fight and more Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz talk. Agree or disagree with our picks? Let us know in the comments 🗣️ALSO, be on the lookout for the Podcast Parlay on DK Sportsbook with picks from the show!RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON iTUNES & AUDIO PLATFORMS!ON TODAY'S SHOW(00:00:00) - OPENING - #AnikFlorianPodcast (00:02:02) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - MMA Headlines(00:11:06) - BIG GUN BRIAN PETRIE JOINS - More #UFCNashville Recap (00:37:01) - Pronunciation of the Week(00:38:06) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE PICKS with @BrianPetrieMMA(01:01:10) - OUTRO (Closing Thoughts)OFFICIAL WEBSITE: Promo Code ‘KING’ for 15% off merchandise https://www.anikflorianpodcast.com/ 🎧 Audio: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod 📳 IGTV: https://bit.ly/AFIGTVUFC VEGAS 78 Bets for Luque v. Dos Anjos with Anik, Florian & Petrie | Anik & Florian Pod EP. 428 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.