UFC re-signs lead play-by-play commentator Jon Anik to new contract

Jon Anik will continue to call UFC action cageside for the foreseeable future.

Anik, 44, has signed a new contract to remain as the lead play-by-play commentator, among other duties, the promotion announced Thursday. No details of the deal were revealed.

Anik, who started working for the UFC in 2011, 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 2017. Anik has been a fan favorite ever since.

“So grateful,” Anik said on Twitter. “Grateful for the fighters. I hold you all in the highest regard. Grateful for UFC fans. Your support gives me great energy to perform! Grateful for my bosses, who entryst me with this tremendous responsibility. I’ll never take it lightly. And my colleagues … love ya!”

So grateful. Grateful for the fighters. I hold you all in the highest regard. Grateful for @ufc fans. Your support gives me great energy to perform! Grateful for my bosses, who entrust me w/ this tremendous responsibility. I’ll never take it lightly. And my colleagues…love ya! https://t.co/gBq3Ea0WP3

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) October 27, 2022

Among his other duties, Anik will continue to be lead desk host for all UFC pay-per-view pre- and post-event shows, host UFC ceremonial weigh-ins and host the annual UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony. His weekly show, “The Anik & Florian Podcast” with Kenny Florian, also will continue to be carried and promoted on UFC platforms.