Jon anik

Jon Anik born July 3, is an American mixed martial arts commentator. Jon anik expertise in MMA has made him a highly sought-after commentator for high-profile events, and his passion for sports commentary has earned him a loyal following among sports fans worldwide.

Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. By Thursday, Anik had found himself in the unlikely, uncomfortable position of being the center of the off-week MMA news cycle. The notion that online fan vitriol could chase off one of the most beloved figures in the sport was the horn of war that united hordes of sensible fans, media members and fighters to express both support for their guy and fear they might lose have his trademark mix of professionalism and exuberance sooner than expected. Certainly not trying to register on the radar of my agent or my bosses.

Jon anik

I really need to not be sensitive to allegations of bias, because 95 percent of the fan base felt like it was an even call and actually felt like at least half the fan base felt like Dricus du Plessis won the fight. So it is what it is. Thankfully, I have the support of the UFC, and I guess most importantly, I have the support of the roster, thankfully. When Anik apologized, many believed it was at the urging of his employer. But behind the scenes, he said he received nothing but support from the UFC and executives. But I have never been muzzled. I have never been censored, and when I talked to my boss, Craig Borsari, about all of this, there was nothing suggestive coming out of his mouth. It was all support. A lot of people look at my statement as some sort of UFC-led, impulsive decision, and it certainly was not that. But I have no intention of leaving in Results Full Archive. Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter. It was not an employer-mandated lesson, he adds. Loading comments

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Anik, who started working for the UFC in , was promoted to lead play-by-play commentator for pay-per-views, as well as select UFC Fight Night shows, after Mike Goldberg departed in Although Anik is far from the only person in the MMA space who has felt the wrath of fans online, he is in the minority in terms of speaking openly about the toll it can take mentally. Multiple fighters spoke out to support Anik and added to his feelings about the degree to which fans can be toxic. Check out those reactions below. The ones being negative and talking stupid shit are the minority and hate their own lives so much that they try to project that on to those in the spotlight. Fuck em!

Jon anik

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 the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans — and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below. The preliminary-card lineup is slated to begin at 8 p. Chael Sonnen and Gilbert Melendez will serve as desk analysts on the UFC post-fight show and throughout the card, when necessary. Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.

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Certainly not trying to register on the radar of my agent or my bosses. And Anik does so with aplomb and professionalism. So, it is what it is. Anik was the play-by-play voice for Season 1 of Bellator Fighting Championships. Breaking News. The notion that online fan vitriol could chase off one of the most beloved figures in the sport was the horn of war that united hordes of sensible fans, media members and fighters to express both support for their guy and fear they might lose have his trademark mix of professionalism and exuberance sooner than expected. It was not an employer-mandated lesson, he adds. I have never been censored, and when I talked to my boss, Craig Borsari, about all of this, there was nothing suggestive coming out of his mouth. Jon Anik, right, expressed frustration with some online fans' outrage over the presentation of Sean Strickland, left, in his UFC loss to Dricus du Plessis. Results Full Archive. Jon Anik, left, and Joe Rogan routinely form part of a three-man commentary team for domestic UFC pay-per-view broadcasts. The UFC of leans heavily into the principle of freedom of speech.

As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience.

By Thursday, Anik had found himself in the unlikely, uncomfortable position of being the center of the off-week MMA news cycle. Anik and his wife Chrissy have three children. Who can say for sure? The UFC of leans heavily into the principle of freedom of speech. What prompted the apology, only Anik could say. Email required. Share this story Twitter Facebook. Contents move to sidebar hide. I don't know how many made the final cut, though. Skipper, 29, becomes first US woman to sail solo around the world. Fans know it, fighters know it, and reporters know it.