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‘What are we doing?’…Jon Anik explodes on referee Jason Herzog after UFC Abu Dhabi stoppage controversy

UFC play-by-play broadcaster Jon Anik was incensed watching a record six knockdowns in a single fight at UFC Abu Dhabi. UFC Abu Dhabi featured wild knockouts, the coronation of a new middleweight star, and slick submissions throughout the night.

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Jon Anik names the next UFC 'BMF' title challenger following Holloway-Poirier 3

UFC play-by-play voice Jon Anik will be Octagon-side this weekend to call the BMF title fight, which features a trilogy between Max Holloway and Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 318 in New Orleans, La.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 12

Jon Anik names ‘most worthy’ UFC contender to fight for the BMF title next if Max Holloway beats Dustin Poirier

The UFC’s lead commentator wants to see another fitting name added to the BMF lineage after Dustin Poirier challenges Max Holloway at UFC 318. The BMF title, created for Jorge Masvidal’s UFC 244 clash with Nate Diaz in 2019, will be on the line for the fourth time at this month’s pay-per-view event in New Orleans.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 5

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 / MMA Sucka / June 30

New UFC Lightweight Champ Brings Heat to UFC 317 Main Event Last Saturday

Ilia Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC) vacated his UFC Featherweight Championship on Feb. 19 of this year, a vacation that became effective once the UFC 314 main event began on April 12.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 28

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 / MMA Weekly / June 27

UFC 317 fight canceled, fighter immediately cut by promotion

Prior to the UFC 317 official weigh-in on Friday in Las Vegas, UFC commentator Jon Anik announced that a bout had been scrapped from the fight card. A

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 9

Dana White Co-sign Instills Confidence in Tom Aspinall Amidst Jon Jones ‘Crazy’ Antics

Tom Aspinall has held the UFC interim heavyweight championship for a record number of days without fighting for the undisputed title. He has done absolutely everything in his power to secure a fight with Jon Jones, but has remained unsuccessful so far.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

Watch: UFC 316 Presser Hijacked by ‘Strip Jon Jones’ Chants from Loud Crowd

While the UFC tries its best to provide top-notch MMA action with pay-per-view events, fans still expect more frequent elite-level matchups. The promotion hasn’t given a clear picture of several fights, which naturally leads to confusion and rising dissatisfaction.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 3

'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 / MMA on SI / May 25

Jon Anik drops UFC lightweight contender's reaction to Ilia Topuria-Charles Oliveira

In recent weeks, a metaphorical fire was put out by the UFC as the lightweight title was deemed vacant after Islam Makhachev opted to move up following Jack Della Maddalena's title-clinching win over Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 earlier this month.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 19

Jon Anik ‘shames’ Diego Lopes for mistake in pivotal moment in UFC 314 title fight

Longtime UFC broadcaster Jon Anik believes Diego Lopes hit the brakes at an inopportune time at UFC 314. UFC featherweight contender Diego Lopes fell just short of a championship belt at UFC 314 earlier this month.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / March 14

UFC Commentator Jon Anik Impressed by Emphatic Rise of Lightweight Contender

Vaunted mixed martial arts commentator Jon Anik holds high praise for Mauricio Ruffy, the quickly ascending Brazilian prospect. Known today as arguably

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 12

Jon Anik reveals the surprising 3 fights he hopes the UFC makes this year

With the first quarter of the year almost over already, we have already had some tremendous fights take place in the UFC. After another incredible year for the UFC last year, the promotion has begun with another extremely solid start to the new year.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 12

Jon Anik names future world champion after showstealing performance at UFC 313… ‘He’s a sight to behold’

UFC 313 on Saturday night was filled with incredible fights, but there was one fighter who stole the show. In the main event, Alex Pereira shockingly lost his light heavyweight championship after being narrowly outstruck by longtime contender Magomed Ankalaev.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 11

Jon Anik plays lightweight matchmaker following Justin Gaethje’s UFC 313 win

Justin Gaethje is hopeful that following his win at UFC 313, he has done enough to earn the next lightweight title shot. After being devastatingly knocked out by Max Holloway at UFC 300 last April, it was unclear what Justin Gaethje had left to give to the sport of MMA.

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Joe Rogan’s Shocking Reaction To UFC 309 Sphere by Jon Anik

Joe Rogan has not been active in UFC commentary since UFC 303, but the UFC Noche was a premier event costing Dana White a whopping $20 million. Hence, they needed the legendary commentator Joe Rogan for this event.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 17

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 / Wrestling on SI / August 7

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 / FirstSportz / July 17, 2024