The UFC’s lead commentator Jon Anik has committed his future to the UFC by signing a new long-term deal with the promotion.

“I am beyond grateful for these last 15 years with the UFC,” Anik said in a press 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.

“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.”

Back in early 2024, Anik had hinted on his podcast that he might potentially call it quits at the end of his current deal due to being frustrated with negative comments from some fans.

However, the highly regarded Anik soon changed his mind and a month later claimed that he intended to continue on with the UFC after all if it was offered, and sure enough two years later he has done just that.

It should also be noted that back in 2024 Anik did also note that he didn’t intend to still be commentating by the time he reaches his sixties, but the good news for fight fans is that he’s still only 48-years-old, so he’s not going to be going anywhere any time soon.