EP. 533: UFC 311 Recap with Ray Longo & Firas Zahabi + What’s Next for Islam Makhachev & Merab Dvalishvili?

🎙 The Anik & Florian Podcast – Episode 533 (LIVE at 1:00 PM ET on Monday, January 20th, 2025) Join Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) and Kenny Florian (@KennyFlorian) for a LIVE episode of #TheAnikAndFlorianPodcast, breaking down the biggest headlines in MMA, UFC 311 recap, and much more! PLUS, we got Raymond Peter Longo fresh off another win and a longtime friend of the program, and an MMA legend, Firas Zahabi joins the show. SHOW RUNDOWN: ⏰ 1:00 PM ET – A-Block Presented by Draftkings & Dk Sportsbook Opening Comments & Headlines (sponsored by Jose Cuervo)  UFC 311 Recap: Makhachev vs Moicano + Dvalishvili vs Nurmagomedov ⏰ 1:30 PM ET – B-Block: The Ray Longo Minute Ray Longo weighs in on UFC 311 and takes on some “Would You Rather?” questions as well as the new unnamed “Longo’s Long Form” segment (working title).  Plus, Ray discusses what he knows about his role with the GFL, as he was announced Team Captain last week for the new MMA league. ⏰ 2:15 PM ET – C-Block: Headlines (continued) Show sponsored today by Magic Spoon ⏰ 2:30 PM ET – D-Block: Tristar MMA’s Firas Zahabi Firas joins the show to talk about all things MMA, including recent success out of Tristar and the State of MMA in the Great White North of Canada. ⏰ 2:50 PM ET – E-Block: Outro & Wrap Merch plugs, UFC Fight Night betting offers, and a look ahead. 💰 EXCLUSIVE OFFER Place your bets with 15% OFF at jonanik.com using promo code “ONE MORE SLEEP” 🔗 TUNE IN LIVE & DROP YOUR PICKS BELOW 🔗 📢 Don’t forget to hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! EP. 533 — Check out our Anik & Florian Merch on jonanik.com  TIMESTAMPS - TIMES APPROX. WHEN LIVE (00:00:00) - OPENING - #ANIKFLORIANPODCAST (00:06:10) - HEADLINES with @Jon_Anik & @Kenny Florian - Presented by Jose Cuervo - @josecuervo / @josecuervotequila (00:30:10) - RAY LONGO MINUTE - with MAGIC SPOON (01:18:44) - More UFC 311 Recap, Standout Performances, Draftkings Offer (01:30:36) - Tristar MMA’s Firas Zahabi joins the show (01:48:35) - OUTRO OFFICIAL APPAREL WEBSITE: JONANIK.COM 🔗 Follow Us: Instagram/Twitter: @AnikFlorianPod Website: jonanik.com or kennyflorian.com Shop exclusive merch and support the show! 🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. FULL A&F EPISODES 📺 on @DraftKings YouTube Channel AUDIO FEED 🎧: https://bit.ly/AnikFlorianPod INSTAGRAM: 📳: https://bit.ly/AFIGTV YOUTUBE 🎥: https://bit.ly/AFYTchan —————————————————— Partner: Draftkings & DK Sportsbook IG: @draftkings / @draftkingssportsbook TW: @draftkings / @dksportsbook Sign-Up with code “AFPOD” to turn just $5 into in free bets on @DraftKings here:https://myaccount.draftkings.com/signup —————————————————— Partner: Jose Cuervo Tequila X: @josecuervo IG: @josecuervotequila ———————————————————— 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