Jon Anik signs multi-year UFC extension to continue 15-year commentary run

Jon Anik will remain the voice of UFC play-by-play commentary after signing a multi-year contract extension, the promotion announced on 11 November 2026. The deal begins at UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden in New York.

Anik first joined the UFC in 2011 and has spent 15 years building a reputation as one of the sport’s most trusted commentators, recognised for his enthusiasm and meticulous preparation. His renewal cements one of the longest-standing relationships between a broadcaster and a major MMA organisation.

Speaking via a press release, Anik expressed gratitude toward the athletes and the production team that has surrounded him throughout his tenure.

“I am beyond grateful for these last 15 years with the UFC,” Anik said. “I’ve had the chance to learn from and work with so many talented people. There is no live production team in all of television that I would rather go to bat for and I will never take this seat for granted. Eternal thanks to the MMA athletes, who fight and train so hard and allow so many of us fans to work in the sport we love. I am so excited to be a part of what this monster organisation does moving forward.”

Anik also made clear that the UFC remains his preferred destination, stating there is no other organisation he would rather work with. UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden will mark the official start of the next chapter in a commentary career that has tracked the sport’s rise from niche attraction to global phenomenon.