Jon Anik
Jon Anik: UFC 310 headliner Alexandre Pantoja ‘just doesn’t get his due’
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik is pleased to see flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja get another main event spotlight on the promotion’s final pay-per-view of the year. Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) will attempt to make a third consecutive defense of his title when he takes on Kai Asakura (21-4...
Jon Anik: Jared Cannonier would’ve been knocked out had Jason Herzog not intervened at UFC on ESPN 57
Jon Anik thinks referee Jason Herzog saved Jared Cannonier from taking unnecessary extra damage at UFC on ESPN 57. Nassourdine Imavov (14-4 MMA, 6-2 UFC) scored a fourth-round TKO of Cannonier (17-7 MMA, 10-7 UFC) in Saturday’s headliner at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. – a controversial stoppage...
Jon Anik: Dustin Poirier can’t be counted out at UFC 302, but Islam Makhachev ‘really is that good’
Jon Anik sees Dustin Poirier as a live underdog, but he understands why oddsmakers sway heavily in favor of UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. According to BetMGM, Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) is a -600 favorite in his upcoming title defense against Poirier (30-8 MMA, 22-7 UFC) in Saturday’s...
‘MMA fans as a whole suck’: Fighters defend, support Jon Anik after concerns about UFC future
UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik isn’t sure how much longer he’ll be cageside as his resentment toward a portion of the MMA fanbase continues to grow. Anik caught the attention of the MMA community Thursday when he stated on his podcast that he’s “growing tired” of the negative and...
Jon Anik on the balance between line-crossing trash talk and ‘promotionally useful’ UFC fighter banter
Like many, Jon Anik is not too pleased to hear some of the things that have been said in recent UFC press conferences. Anik, a play-by-play commentator for the UFC, is aware of the escalation in trash talk between fighters going on in the promotion. Some have suggested it’s...
Jon Anik: Conor McGregor’s UFC return at middleweight would have ‘no divisional relevance’
Add UFC commentator Jon Anik to the list of people who are not intrigued by the idea of Conor McGregor fighting at middleweight. McGregor, a former two-division UFC champion, is expected to make his octagon return June 29 against Michael Chandler. Although not officially confirmed by the UFC, “The...
UFC 293 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Laura Sanko makes pay-per-view commentating debut
The 11th numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 293 on Saturday at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience. Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for...
Jon Anik explains why Dustin Poirier vs. Justin Gaethje rematch elevates ‘BMF’ title
" UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik sees Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje taking the “BMF” title to the next level. Poirier (29-7 MMA, 21-6 UFC) rematches Gaethje (24-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 291 headliner at Delta Center in Salt Lake City. They will battle for the vacant...
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