NEW YORK – Jon Anik isn’t going anywhere.
The UFC announced Wednesday it’s re-signed it’s lead commentary man to a multiyear extension which it categorized as “long-term.”
“We’ve been at it for a little while, so it’s relieving and exciting,” Anik told MMA Junkie and other reporters at a UFC 334 pre-event news conference Thursday. “There’s no place I’d rather be. I think humbly I work for the best live production team in all of television. I’m happy to keep doing that.”
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Anik has been with the UFC for 15 years, and has served as the primary play-by-play man for more than nine of those years. His calls of major UFC moments will forever be etched in the memories of the fanbase.
“It’s crazy to think that I’ve called more UFC fights in the past than I will call in the future, not to suggest that I’m in the twilight of my career,” Anik said. “But it feels more like the back nine than the front nine of my broadcasting career, to be sure. Craig Borsari pulled me aside in New Jersey in 2011 and said, ‘We’re doubling our live event inventory. We’ve got 20 events for you next year.’ Here we are 15 years later. I’m thankful, but as you’ve heard me say, I’m going to try to go earn this seat again Saturday night.”
Anik, 48, grew up in Boston and graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in political journalism. After two years working for ESPN Radio, Anik became host of MMA Live, prior to his UFC signing.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC signs Jon Anik to long-term extension
