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Jon Anik was born on July 3, 1978, in Boston, Massachusetts. He pursued his education at Gettysburg College, graduating with a degree in political journalism. During his time at American University, he gained early experience working as an intern for “The George Michael Sports Machine” and also contributed to the sports department of The MetroWest Daily News.
Anik’s career in sports commentary began with a focus on mixed martial arts. He worked as an anchor for ESPN for six years, notably hosting “MMA Live” on ESPN2. His tenure at ESPN included anchoring coverage for numerous UFC events, including UFC 91, UFC 94, UFC 98, UFC 100, UFC 101, UFC 113, UFC 114, and UFC 126. From 2006 to 2008, he also contributed to ESPN Radio, anchoring SportsCenter updates and serving as a fill-in host.
In 2011, Anik transitioned to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a commentator, making his debut during the international broadcast of UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. He served as the lead play-by-play announcer for events on FX and FUEL TV alongside Kenny Florian. Since 2017, following Mike Goldberg’s departure, Anik has become the UFC’s main play-by-play commentator for all pay-per-view events. He signed a four-year contract extension with the UFC in 2018 and was re-signed again in 2022, solidifying his role as a prominent voice in the sport. He has also co-starred in the MMA feature film “Warrior” and co-hosts the “Anik-Florian podcast.”
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