Chamatkar Sandhu spoke to play-by-play commentator Jon Anik on his 12-year run with the promotion and how his job has expanded into hosting press conferences, and official weigh-ins as well as being on camera talent for linear, social and digital content for both the UFC and ESPN. We also got into a whole host of hot topics including Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul, Francis Ngannou’s PFL deal and the return of Conor McGregor!
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Chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - Jon Anik on ESPN’s MMA LIVE
3:43 - Jon Anik’s professional goals before MMA and the UFC
5:55 - Jon Anik on 12 years with the UFC
7:27 - Jon Anik on hosting UFC press conferences
9:01 - Jon Anik on joining the UFC and the haters
11:49 - Jon Anik on giving advice to other UFC commentators
14:10 - Jon Anik on a 2-man booth vs a 3-man booth
16:08 - Jon Anik on working with Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan
18:35 - Jon Anik on the UFC schedule
20:53 - Jon Anik on how long he wants to commentate for the UFC
22:19 - Jon Anik on the UFC 278 call for Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman
26:03 - Jon Anik on starting his podcast with Kenny Florian
29:09 - Jon Anik on work-life balance
31:08 - Jon Anik on dealing with the Colby Covington situation
33:52 - Jon Anik on having a twin brother
35:29 - Jon Anik on Francis Ngannou’s PFL deal
36:47 - Jon Anik’s favourite MMA fight
37:19 - Jon Anik on travel advice
38:23 - Jon Anik on Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz
39:19 - Jon Anik on Conor McGregor’s return
41:50 - One More Sleep or Hit The Snooze Button with Jon Anik