EP. 552: 🥊 Jon Jones RETIRING? Belal’s First Comments, Blanchfield vs Barber Betting Picks, Topuria + Ray Longo!

The Anik & Florian Podcast

Anik and Florian

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4.6 • 905 Ratings

🗓️ 25 May 2025

⏱️ 88 minutes

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🥊 Jon Jones RETIRING? Belal’s First Comments, Blanchfield vs Barber Betting Picks, Topuria + Ray Longo! | AF. 552 BREAKING DOWN THE OCTAGON’S BIGGEST DRAMA! 🚨 Jon Anik and Kenny Florian are LIVE with Episode 552 of The Anik & Florian Podcast, presented by @DraftKings! Dive into explosive UFC headlines, betting breakdowns, and expert analysis with MMA legends. Joined by coach @RayLongoMMA and @BrianPetrieMMA, we’re tackling Jon Jones’ future, Belal Muhammad’s UFC 315 reaction, Ilia Topuria’s shocking team split, and Virna Jandiroba’s China title shot push! 💥 IN THIS EPISODE: ⏰ TIMESTAMPS (00:00:00) 🎤 OPENING + DRAFTKINGS BILLBOARD – DraftKings: The Crown Is Yours 👑 (00:04:30) 🥃 HEADLINES (Sponsored by @JoseCuervo) – Jon Jones vs Tom Aspinall odds, Belal Muhammad speaks, Lerone Murphy’s title shot rant! (00:17:32) 🥊 RAY LONGO MINUTE – Ray breaks down local results, UFC 316 plans, and “Would You Rather?” chaos! (00:43:02) 💥 RYAN CAFARO – Comes on after Longo and GOES OFF after his win at CFFC last weekend with the belt in hand. (00:54:20) 📱 PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (Total Wireless) – How to say BOLAJI OKI! (00:55:47) 🏀 DRAFTKINGS NBA FINALS PROMO – Anik’s live voiceover! (00:57:00) 💰 MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE – Betting picks for UFC Fight Night: Blanchfield vs Barber, Mateusz Gamrot’s comeback, and Andreas Gustafsson clip! (01:22:00) 🗣️ PLACE YOUR BETS (01:25:00) 🎬 OUTRO – Final thoughts, standings, and JonAnik.com updates! SPONSORS: @DraftKings | @DKSportsbook | @JoseCuervo | @TotalWireless 👇 ENGAGE & WIN! 🎯 COMMENT LIVE! “Is Jon Jones DONE? 🏆 Or will he SMASH Aspinall?” “Blanchfield vs Barber: Who’s taking the belt? 🥋” “Should Topuria regret leaving his team? 🤔” 🔥 CTA: SMASH that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications to never miss a LIVE show! 💣 Sharing = caring—tag your MMA squad! About The Anik & Florian Podcast: Hosted weekly by UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik and former UFC fighter Kenny Florian, The Anik & Florian Podcast delivers top-tier MMA analysis, expert predictions, and exclusive interviews with the biggest names in combat sports. 🔗 Follow Us: @AnikFlorianPod Website: jonanik.com or kennyflorian.com 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. — 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

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