Jon Anik's Twin Brother

Jon Anik, born on July 3, 1978, in Boston, Massachusetts, is an American sports commentator known for his work in mixed martial arts, especially the UFC. He graduated from Gettysburg College with a degree in political journalism. Anik began his career at ESPN, where he hosted "MMA Live" and anchored various live events.

In 2011, he joined the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) as a play-by-play commentator, making his debut during the international broadcast of UFC on FX: Guillard vs. Miller. Over time, Anik became the UFC's main play-by-play commentator for pay-per-view events. He is also known for co-hosting the "Anik & Florian" podcast with former UFC fighter Kenny Florian. Anik has made several media appearances on platforms like SportsNation, The Scott Van Pelt Show, The Herd with Colin Cowherd, and The Doug Gottlieb Show. He has also been featured on MMA-focused media houses such as The MMA Hour, MMAjunkie Radio, and the Sherdog Radio Network.

Jon Anik Twin Brother

Jon Anik has an identical twin brother named Jason Anik. While Jon is renowned for his role as a UFC commentator, Jason has carved out his niche in the sports media landscape. He co-hosts the podcast "Remember The Show" alongside the UFC's reigning welterweight champion as of January 2025, Belal Muhammad.

The Anik brothers' camaraderie was on display during a playful prank at UFC X, where Jason impersonated Jon, leading to humorous interactions with fans who mistook him for his brother.

Which was Jon Anik's first UFC event?

Jon Anik made his UFC commentary debut on January 20, 2012, at UFC on FX 1: Guillard vs. Miller. This event, held in Nashville, Tennessee, featured a lightweight bout between Melvin Guillard and Jim Miller as the main event. As of January 2025, Anik is a staple in all of the UFC pay-per-view events, often teaming up with Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan.