EP. 581: UFC 325 REACTION with Anik & Florian, Ray Longo on Volkanovski, Guest Dan Tom & UFC Picks
The Anik & Florian PodcastShow Notes
Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are breaking down EVERYTHING that matters in the MMA world RIGHT NOW, from the championship fallout in Sydney to the betting lines for this weekend's brawl in Las Vegas. This isn't just talk; it's analysis fueled by Anik's cage-side perspective, Florian's elite-level breakdowns, and the legendary coaching wisdom of Ray Longo. We're partnered with the crew at @allthesmoke and @atsfight to bring you the most connected podcast in the game. We're LIVE and the chat is firing. Hit that like button, subscribe, and share this stream with your fight crew. Your engagement is what fuels this show and helps us keep delivering this must-watch content every week. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) - LIVE OPEN: Welcome to the show and a huge shoutout to our partners at All The Smoke Productions and ATS Fight. (00:04:00) - HEADLINES (00:40:30) - MMA analyst Dan Tom (00:59:00) - THE RAY LONGO MINUTE (01:33:00) - DRAFTKINGS (01:35:00) - MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE (01:57:00) - PLACE YOUR BETS with @ianparkermma (02:00:00) - WRAP UP: Final thoughts from Jon and Kenny before we see you next time. 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!): --- Who should Alexander Volkanovski fight next: the undefeated Movsar Evloev or Lerone Murphy ? --- Did Benoit Saint Denis do enough at UFC 325 to earn a title shot ? --- Lock in your pick: Mario Bautista or Vinicius Oliveira this Saturday — and how does it end? 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4896896856883200
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