Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Episode 597 of the Anik and Florian Podcast and we are 13 days out from UFC Freedom 250, the historic White House card on June 14. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian open with the magnitude of the event (is it bigger than the Super Bowl?), the outdoor fighting variables, and a deep Xs and Os breakdown of the main event: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje. Kenny details exactly what Gaethje's camp should be gameplanning -- managing his aggression, clinch and cage work, calf kicks, and the weight advantage -- to spring one of the greatest upsets in recent memory against the man he calls the best MMA fighter he's ever seen.
RJ Clifford joins fresh off a trip to Macao (Song vs. Figueiredo) to go deeper on Gaethje's path to victory and where this would rank all-time. Ray Longo -- aka Raymond Pete -- stops by on his birthday for the Throne Sport Coffee minute and his take on the full Freedom 250 slate, including Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, and Chandler vs. Poirier. The fellas also debate Colby Covington's retirement and Hall of Fame case, then Dan Tom breaks down this weekend's UFC Fight Night -- Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim, Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan -- with both Kenny and Dan picking Muhammad.
Plus a Home of Fight card rip that turns a 60 dollar pack into a 1,372 dollar Hamzah Kim PSA 9. New episodes every Monday -- subscribe and hit the bell. We're back live Sunday, June 7th for the full Freedom 250 preview.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Opening Comments – Anik & Florian kick off live from the ATS Fight/Anik & Florian YouTube channels
(00:03:00) Headlines – UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo recap, Colby Covington retires, his legacy, Freedom 250 countdown, and other MMA news
(00:14:00) Scary Movie 0:30 – Anik live read (Only in theaters June 5th)
(00:15:00) Rated RJ – RJ Clifford (@RatedRJ) joins the show with signature energy
(00:31:00) Ray Longo Minute – Ray Longo (@raylongoMMA) checks in with fight game wisdom
(00:45:00) Throne Sport Coffee :60 – Anik live read
(01:00:00) DraftKings :60 – NBA Finals edition live read
(01:01:00) Main-Event Challenge/PYB – Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) breaks down UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim, including Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan, Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and the main event Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim
(01:20:00) Repackz – gear, lifestyle, and what’s fresh
(01:30:00) Outro/Wrap – Jon and Kenny’s final thoughts, what’s next, and where to follow along
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🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (Comment LIVE!)
Is Colby Covington a first-ballot Hall of Famer? What’s his true legacy?
Give us your Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim prediction — method and round.
Plus, who shines brighter at Freedom 250? Let’s hear it in the chat, fight fans.
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Episode 597 of the Anik and Florian Podcast and we are 13 days out from UFC Freedom 250, the historic White House card on June 14. Jon Anik and Kenny Florian open with the magnitude of the event (is it bigger than the Super Bowl?), the outdoor fighting variables, and a deep Xs and Os breakdown of the main event: Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje. Kenny details exactly what Gaethje's camp should be gameplanning -- managing his aggression, clinch and cage work, calf kicks, and the weight advantage -- to spring one of the greatest upsets in recent memory against the man he calls the best MMA fighter he's ever seen.
RJ Clifford joins fresh off a trip to Macao (Song vs. Figueiredo) to go deeper on Gaethje's path to victory and where this would rank all-time. Ray Longo -- aka Raymond Pete -- stops by on his birthday for the Throne Sport Coffee minute and his take on the full Freedom 250 slate, including Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, Sean O'Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, and Chandler vs. Poirier. The fellas also debate Colby Covington's retirement and Hall of Fame case, then Dan Tom breaks down this weekend's UFC Fight Night -- Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim, Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan -- with both Kenny and Dan picking Muhammad.
Plus a Home of Fight card rip that turns a 60 dollar pack into a 1,372 dollar Hamzah Kim PSA 9. New episodes every Monday -- subscribe and hit the bell. We're back live Sunday, June 7th for the full Freedom 250 preview.
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IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) Opening Comments – Anik & Florian kick off live from the ATS Fight/Anik & Florian YouTube channels
(00:03:00) Headlines – UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo recap, Colby Covington retires, his legacy, Freedom 250 countdown, and other MMA news
(00:14:00) Scary Movie 0:30 – Anik live read (Only in theaters June 5th)
(00:15:00) Rated RJ – RJ Clifford (@RatedRJ) joins the show with signature energy
(00:31:00) Ray Longo Minute – Ray Longo (@raylongoMMA) checks in with fight game wisdom
(00:45:00) Throne Sport Coffee :60 – Anik live read
(01:00:00) DraftKings :60 – NBA Finals edition live read
(01:01:00) Main-Event Challenge/PYB – Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) breaks down UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim, including Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan, Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, and the main event Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim
(01:20:00) Repackz – gear, lifestyle, and what’s fresh
(01:30:00) Outro/Wrap – Jon and Kenny’s final thoughts, what’s next, and where to follow along
Brought to you in partnership with @allthesmoke and @atsfight. Smash that like button, subscribe, and drop a comment to keep the algorithm fed. The more you engage, the more fight content we can serve up.
🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (Comment LIVE!)
Is Colby Covington a first-ballot Hall of Famer? What’s his true legacy?
Give us your Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim prediction — method and round.
Plus, who shines brighter at Freedom 250? Let’s hear it in the chat, fight fans.
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/4896896856883200 GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, 800-327-5050/visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 800-981-0023 (PR). Wagering offered by DK Sportsbook: 21+. Present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. On behalf of Boothill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. Event Trading offered by DraftKings Predictions, CFTC-registered: 18+. Trading involves risk of loss. Market availability varies. Predictions offer void in NY. General: 1 per new DraftKings customer. $5+ deposit req. Trade $5, get $200 Prediction Dollars (1-year expiry) issued as $50 increments every 7 days via click-to-claim for 21 days; or bet $5, get $200 Bonus Bets instantly (7-day expiry and stake removed from payout). 7 days = 168hrs. Rewards are non-withdrawable. Terms: dkng.co/offer. Ends 6/28/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
