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Jon Anik was recently asked whether he’d be hesitant to work an event like the upcoming UFC Qatar card. On October 31, Canelo Alvarez returns to challenge Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 23

Anik On Evloev's UFC 333 Championship Hopes

UFC commentator Jon Anik believes Movsar Evloev faces a now-or-never scenario at UFC 333. Evloev challenges Alexander Volkanovski for the featherweight title Saturday in Abu Dhabi, and Anik told MMA Fighting the unbeaten Russian may not get another crack at the belt if he falls short.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Jon Anik joins UFC stars in showing support for 16-0 Farid Basharat after his shock roster removal

Farid Basharat will have plenty of backing as he seeks a new home in mixed martial arts. The undefeated bantamweight contender was the latest surprise removal from the UFC roster, having not had his contract renewed after his final fight at UFC 329 in July.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 7

'There Are Internal Conversations': Justin Gaethje vs. Ilia Topuria Rematch Talks Emerge, Jon Anik Reveals

For a while back there, it seemed like Ilia Topuria vs Paddy Pimblett was a long shot. What with Ilia’s dominance at the top and Pimblett’s fight not quite measuring up to the same level.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 6

Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje 2 In Consideration According to UFC Commentator Jon Anik

A rematch between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje is being heavily considered by the UFC brass, according to the promotion’s lead play-by-play commentator, Jon Anik.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 6

Anik Reveals UFC's Topuria-Gaethje Rematch Plans

The UFC is seriously considering a rematch between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, according to longtime play-by-play commentator Jon Anik. Topuria lost his lightweight title to Gaethje via fourth-round corner stoppage at UFC Freedom 250 in June.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 16

‘Not about you’… Jon Anik leads critics of ‘awful’ Din Thomas retirement announcement at UFC 330

UFC commentator Jon Anik led an eventful broadcast in Philadelphia on Saturday night. UFC 330 delivered five knockouts, a rare submission, and a piece of history as Islam Makhachev scored a record-breaking 17th win in a row in the main event of the evening.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 14

Anik Defends Garry After UFC 330 Presser Backlash

UFC play-by-play man Jon Anik told fans to focus on Ian Machado Garry's record instead of his outside-the-cage controversies ahead of the Irishman's welterweight title shot at UFC 330.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 25

'I Came This Close to Violating My Contract': Jon Anik Makes Big Justin Gaethje Claim as Career Decision Looms

Justin Gaethje checked off the final box on his UFC bucket list by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 to become the undisputed lightweight champion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 16

Jon Anik’s Latest Theory Holds UFC Accountable for Conor McGregor’s Injury: 'Made Him Slip'

After Conor McGregor blew out his knee at UFC 329 against Max Holloway, countless theories emerged about what caused the freak injury. Some speculate the Irishman had a pre-existing issue, while others believe the technique he used to throw the switch kick ultimately caused it.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 7

Max Holloway told Jon Anik about middleweight plans years ago

Max Holloway may not stop at welterweight when he steps into the cage with Conor McGregor on Saturday. UFC commentator Jon Anik said on Submission Radio that Holloway told him years ago he planned to fight at middleweight before retiring.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 6

Jon Anik recalls Max Holloway's decade-old middleweight ambitions

UFC commentator Jon Anik says Max Holloway once told him he planned to compete at middleweight before his career ends. Anik revealed the conversation during a recent interview with Submission Radio, recalling that the former featherweight champion shared the ambition eight or nine years ago.

MMA News / HITC / June 15

Scandal erupts as Daniel Cormier blames hack on X accusation of UFC being ‘rigged’

Daniel Cormier has pushed back on claims that he leaked a controversial message exchange over the weekend. The former light heavyweight and heavyweight champion was working alongside Joe Rogan and Jon Anik, covering the event from Las Vegas’ Sphere.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 3

Jon Anik Claims UFC White House Card May Set a New Trend in Sports

When it comes to sports, Dana White is known for thinking outside the box. He often comes up with ideas that many people never expect. From the UFC Sphere event to now, bringing a UFC card to the White House.

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Top 3 UFC Opponents for Gable Steveson’s International Fight Week Debut

Gable Steveson attended UFC 327 with his mentor, Jon Jones, to watch some action-packed clashes. However, nobody got a whiff of what the promotion was cooking with the former NCAA champion.

MMA News / HITC / February 23

Jon Anik discusses UFC backlash over controversial stoppage by Kerry Hatley at UFC Houston

UFC commentator Jon Anik has walked back his criticism of referee Kerry Hatley for the beating Josiah Harrell took at UFC Houston. The main event featured a match-up between middleweight contenders Sean Strickland and Anthony Hernandez, but most of the headlines came from earlier in the night.

MMA News / HITC / January 27

Jon Anik opens up on fallout from blunt UFC criticism and radical suggestion

The UFC’s new era got underway on Saturday night, and the event came with quite a few notable differences from what fans have grown used to. Viewers tuning in to the promotion’s debut broadcast on Paramount+ could not help but notice a steady stream of advertisements.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Popular MMA Commentator Jon Anik Says UFC Cards Are Too Much to Handle, Calls for Major Cutbacks

Popular MMA commentator Jon Anik has sparked fresh debate within the MMA community after openly suggesting that modern UFC cards have become overwhelming for both viewers and broadcasters.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 18

UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik predicts massive UFC White House headliners

UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik told TMZ Sports recently how excited he is for the promotion's first event on Paramount+ next Saturday (UFC 324), which sees the interim UFC Lightweight Championship contested between former "BMF" champion Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 3

Jon Anik Reveals Unique Career-Ending Clause in His UFC Contract

UFC fighters enjoy a well-earned fanbase for the thrilling shows they put on inside the Octagon. However, figures like Jon Anik have built their own following by creating magic on the microphone.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 5, 2025

Jon Anik suggests significant change that could help UFC in a big way

Longtime UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik wouldn’t mind seeing the promotion make some adjustments to its schedule. The world’s leading MMA promotion

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 28, 2025

UFC 317 drops a fight and releases a fighter

It is being reported that UFC 317 lost a bout just moments before weigh-ins on Friday and there was a fighter who was cut from its roster immediately after scrapping the bout.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 3, 2025

'Glad We Had Him': Jon Anik Pays Respect to Influential Figure Who Helped Many Discover the Sport of MMA

The UFC is a relatively young sport, and only now is it so easily accessible for fans around the globe. But back when it started, most fans did not know how to catch a glimpse of their new favorite sport.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 17, 2024

Odd stoppage leads to rare submission win for Valter Walker at UFC 305

Not many fans had their eyes on Valter Walker and Junior Tafa's featured prelim matchup heading into UFC 305, but the fight ending may end up being a main point of conversation in the aftermath.

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MMA News / The Takedown on SI / August 7, 2024

Johnny Bananas on UFC’s Jon Anik: ‘No One Does It Better’

When Rocky Balboa needed inspiration, he could count on the gravel-voiced Mickey in his corner. Johnny Devenanzio shares a similar luxury. Whenever an extra shot of adrenaline is required, all Devenanzio needs to do is play the mellifluous sound of Jon Anik calling a fight on his headphones.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 20, 2024

UFC News: Jon Anik Tired of Double-Champ Talk in UFC

Becoming a simultaneous two-division champion in the UFC is no longer the novelty it once was during the eras of Conor McGregor and Daniel Cormier. In

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / January 25, 2024

Jon Anik Questions MMA Future Due to Negative UFC Fans: 'I've Been Very Off-Put'

UFC play-by-play ace Jon Anik is tired of all the negativity. It's no secret that many MMA fans online can be aggressive trolls. Fighters, commentators, journalists, and cornermen have been on the receiving end of some nasty, unwarranted online hate.