Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
History happened on the White House lawn. On Episode 299 of the Anik & Florian Podcast, Jon Anik and Kenny Florian break down the night Justin Gaethje shocked the undefeated Ilia Topuria to capture the undisputed UFC lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250. Jon shares what it was like calling the fight live from the South Lawn, and the guys dig into Gaethje's liver-shot masterclass, his one-of-one toughness, and whether this is the perfect moment for him to walk away on top.
The crew also tackles where Topuria goes from here after his first career loss, reading his full post-fight statement and debating an immediate rematch. RJ Clifford joins to call it a top-3 upset he's ever witnessed, Ray Longo apologizes to Gaethje and unloads on the card's matchmaking, and the guys react to Ciryl Gane stopping Alex Pereira plus the rest of a wild seven-knockout night. MattyBets closes it out with his Freedom 250 betting recap and picks for UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi.
New episodes every week. Subscribe to the Anik & Florian Podcast and All The Smoke Fight, drop your Gaethje vs Topuria rematch take in the comments, and let us know if Justin should retire on top. 🥊
IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) – Opening comments, ATS Fight & Anik & Florian channel plugs
(00:05:00 )– UFC Freedom 250 Full Recap: Gaethje vs Topuria, Gane vs Pereira, O’Malley vs Zahabi, plus main-card quick hits
(00:15:00) – Rated RJ with @RJCliffordMMA
(00:43:00) – GLD Father’s Day Edition live read
(00:45:00) – Ray Longo Minute with @raylongoMMA
(01:00:00) – Throne Sport Coffee live read
(01:14:00) – Outro Longo
(01:15:00) – DraftKings World Cup Edition live read
(01:16:00) – Main Event Challenge: Kape vs Horiguchi II breakdown with @MattyBetsMMA
(01:35:00) – Place Your Bets: $1K on Kape vs Horiguchi II
(01:40:00) – REPACKZ
(01:45:00) – Final Thoughts on UFC Freedom 250 & Wrap
Partners: @allthesmoke @atsfight. Powered by GLD, Throne Sport Coffee, DraftKings, and REPACKZ.
🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!)
--- Did Gaethje cement himself as the lightweight GOAT?
--- Should Pereira stay at 205 or drop back to middleweight?
--- Who wins Kape vs Horiguchi II and why?
Let us know below — we’re reading the chat all show long. 👇🔥
UFC Freedom 250 RECAP🇺🇸: Gaethje Upsets Topuria, Gane DESTROYS Pereira, O’Malley KO 😱 & Ray Longo
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History happened on the White House lawn. On Episode 299 of the Anik & Florian Podcast, Jon Anik and Kenny Florian break down the night Justin Gaethje shocked the undefeated Ilia Topuria to capture the undisputed UFC lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250. Jon shares what it was like calling the fight live from the South Lawn, and the guys dig into Gaethje's liver-shot masterclass, his one-of-one toughness, and whether this is the perfect moment for him to walk away on top.
The crew also tackles where Topuria goes from here after his first career loss, reading his full post-fight statement and debating an immediate rematch. RJ Clifford joins to call it a top-3 upset he's ever witnessed, Ray Longo apologizes to Gaethje and unloads on the card's matchmaking, and the guys react to Ciryl Gane stopping Alex Pereira plus the rest of a wild seven-knockout night. MattyBets closes it out with his Freedom 250 betting recap and picks for UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi.
New episodes every week. Subscribe to the Anik & Florian Podcast and All The Smoke Fight, drop your Gaethje vs Topuria rematch take in the comments, and let us know if Justin should retire on top. 🥊
IN THIS EPISODE:
(00:00:00) – Opening comments, ATS Fight & Anik & Florian channel plugs
(00:05:00 )– UFC Freedom 250 Full Recap: Gaethje vs Topuria, Gane vs Pereira, O’Malley vs Zahabi, plus main-card quick hits
(00:15:00) – Rated RJ with @RJCliffordMMA
(00:43:00) – GLD Father’s Day Edition live read
(00:45:00) – Ray Longo Minute with @raylongoMMA
(01:00:00) – Throne Sport Coffee live read
(01:14:00) – Outro Longo
(01:15:00) – DraftKings World Cup Edition live read
(01:16:00) – Main Event Challenge: Kape vs Horiguchi II breakdown with @MattyBetsMMA
(01:35:00) – Place Your Bets: $1K on Kape vs Horiguchi II
(01:40:00) – REPACKZ
(01:45:00) – Final Thoughts on UFC Freedom 250 & Wrap
Partners: @allthesmoke @atsfight. Powered by GLD, Throne Sport Coffee, DraftKings, and REPACKZ.
🎯 ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS (COMMENT LIVE!)
--- Did Gaethje cement himself as the lightweight GOAT?
--- Should Pereira stay at 205 or drop back to middleweight?
--- Who wins Kape vs Horiguchi II and why?
Let us know below — we’re reading the chat all show long. 👇🔥
UFC Freedom 250 RECAP🇺🇸: Gaethje Upsets Topuria, Gane DESTROYS Pereira, O’Malley KO 😱 & Ray Longo
🎙️ 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. 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. Sponsored by DK.
