EP. 553: UFC 316 PREVIEW with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian + Ray Longo on Merab v. O'Malley 2 & UFC Apex CHAOS!

The Anik & Florian Podcast

Anik and Florian

News, Sports News, Sports

4.6 • 905 Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2025

⏱️ 100 minutes

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🔥 TUNE IN LIVE! The OFFICIAL DraftKings MMA podcast is BACK with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian breaking down EVERYTHING UFC! We recap Blanchfield vs. Barber, dive into UFC 316 odds. Plus, Ray Longo drops 🔥 takes on Ryan Cafaro’s drama & KenFlo’s fight week plans. Sponsored by @DraftKings & @josecuervo – DON’T MISS THIS! 🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00:00) OPENING + DK BILLBOARD – Kickoff with DraftKings! 👑 (00:07:51) HEADLINES (Cuervo Sponsored) – Blanchfield/Barber RECAP + UFC news! (00:25:02) RAY LONGO MINUTE 🗣️ – @raylongoMMA on Cafaro drama, "Would You Rather?" & UFC 316! -- PRESENTED BY MANDO (00:57:05) PRONUNCIATION OF THE WEEK (Total Wireless) – Wang Cong & Julianna Peña! 🎤 (00:59:16) DRAFTKINGS (01:00:02) UFC 316 PICKS -- THE MAIN-EVENT CHALLENGE (01:34:10) PLACE YOUR BETS! 🎲 – @brianpetrieMMA breaks down UFC 316 odds (O’Malley vs. Dvalishvili 2, Harrison, Pyfer & MORE)! (01:37:00) FINAL THOUGHTS – Jon & KenFlo wrap it up! 🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!) 1. Who wins: O’Malley or Dvalishvili? 🏆 2. Should Kayla Harrison SMASH Julianna Peña? 💥 3. Ryan Cafaro: TRUTH or CAP? 🤔 ✅ CALLS TO ACTION 👉 SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON if you love UFC talk! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE + HIT THE BELL for LIVE alerts! 💬 COMMENT YOUR UFC 316 PREDICTIONS! 🎧 Listen on podcast: JonAnik.com / KennyFlorian.com 📱 DOWNLOAD the JON ANIK APP for exclusives! SPONSORS (SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT US!): 📈 DraftKings Sportsbook – “The Crown Is Yours” – Bet smarter with A&F’s expert insights! 🍹 Jose Cuervo – Fuel fight night with the tequila that invented tequila. 📱 Total Wireless – Unlimited data that won’t slow you down (UFC’s Official Wireless Provider)! 💥 MANDO — Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code AFPOD at shopmando.com! #mandopod 👇 ENGAGE & WIN!🎯 COMMENT LIVE! 1. “Is Jon Jones DONE? 🏆 Or will he SMASH Aspinall?” 2. “Blanchfield vs Barber: WHAT HAPPENED??🥋” 3. “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!UFC 316 PREVIEW with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian + Ray Longo on Merab v. O'Malley 2 & UFC Apex CHAOS! 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:@AnikFlorianPodWebsite: 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. UFC 316 PREVIEW with Jon Anik & Kenny Florian + Ray Longo on Merab v. O'Malley 2 & UFC Apex CHAOS! ___ SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/draftkings/?sub_confirmation=1 TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DKNetwork INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/dknetwork/ DRAFTKINGS NETWORK: https://dknetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:13.9	the same passion. 230 years later, we're still there in every pour, in every margarita, in every celebration. And for my
0:22.9	money, it tastes better than anything else. I'm staring right now at a live bottle of Cristolino.
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1:26.8	The John Anick and Kenny Florian podcast. John Anick and Kenny Florian podcast.
1:29.8	John Anick and Kenny Florian.
1:31.0	I love them.
1:32.5	I can't get enough of them.
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1:37.7	Don't go, Duffy.
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