EP. 579: UFC Vegas 112 RECAP: Kape's SHOCKING KO, Vallejos' Spinning KO, Paul vs Joshua, Ray Longo LIVE, End of ESPN Era
The Anik & Florian PodcastShow Notes
🔥 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.
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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
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UFC Vegas 112 RECAP: Kape's SHOCKING KO, Vallejos' Spinning KO, Ray Longo LIVE, End of ESPN Era
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