Jon Anik is set to remain one of the most familiar voices in mixed martial arts after signing a long-term contract extension with the UFC.
The promotion and its broadcast partner, Paramount, announced the agreement on Wednesday, November 11, confirming that Anik will continue as the lead play-by-play commentator for UFC broadcasts on Paramount+. The new agreement extends Anik’s 15-year relationship with the promotion, with his next assignment under the deal scheduled for UFC 334: Gane vs. Hokit at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, November 14.
Anik first joined the UFC in 2011 after working as an ESPN anchor and ESPN Radio host. He initially handled play-by-play commentary for events broadcast across FOX, FX, FUEL TV, FS1 and FS2.
In 2017, he moved into the promotion’s primary play-by-play position following Mike Goldberg’s departure. Since then, Anik has become a central figure in the UFC’s broadcast team, calling major events, championship contests and some of the biggest moments in the sport.
His role has also extended beyond live commentary. He has contributed to UFC programming, fighter features and promotional coverage, helping introduce athletes and their stories to audiences around the world. Following the announcement, Anik expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to continue working with the promotion and the people who have contributed to his career.
“I am beyond grateful for these last 15 years with the UFC,” Jon Anik said in the release. “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.”
He also praised the production team and acknowledged the fighters whose work makes the sport possible, adding that he was excited to remain part of the organisation’s future. “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 organization does moving forward.”
The extension comes as the UFC continues its broadcast partnership with Paramount, which began in 2026. Anik will continue leading the promotion’s play-by-play coverage on Paramount+, providing continuity for viewers as the UFC enters another chapter of its broadcasting history. His next assignment will be UFC 334, headlined by Ciryl Gane’s heavyweight title defence against Josh Hokit. The event also features a major co-main event between Kayla Harrison and returning former champion Amanda Nunes.
With the new agreement in place, UFC fans can expect to continue hearing Anik’s commentary during the promotion’s biggest events. Neither the UFC nor Paramount disclosed the financial terms or exact duration of the extension
