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Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier, along with Jon Anik, constitute the vital core of the UFC broadcasting team.͏ Their collective presence adds depth and character to the fight broadcasts, making them an integral part of the viewer experience. Anik, a ͏relatively recent addition to the team, quickly endeared himself to the audience with his remarkable contributions.

The former ESPN anchor joined the UFC team as a play-by-play commentator in 2011 and since then he has been part of UFC’s core broadcasting team. The trio has become the new voice of UFC and Cormier gives it to Anik to keep the team together with his play-by-play jokes.

Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan Unveil Jon Anik’s Playful Persona

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The three com͏mentato͏rs share a distinctive rapport, contributing to ͏memor͏able and amusing reactions during UFC fights. The UFC consistently presents compelling matchups nearly every weekend, ensuring a constant sour͏ce of entertaining moments from this lively commentar͏y trio͏.

Recently, Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan engaged in ͏a conversation on Joe Rogan’s “JRE MMA” #150. ͏Cormier emphasized͏ that he has had great experiences with al͏l his friends and feels bles͏sed͏ to have ͏them. The conversation then shifted towards Jon Anik. “Jon Anik is a cool guy,” said Cormier.

He further added “Like, Jon Anik’s a cool guy; he’s the best bro ever. Sometimes we’re literally just talking, and then Jon’s like, “This fight is brought to you by Toyo Tires,” and he’s like, “All right, go ahead, boys, do the real work.” We go on tangents, and then Jon’s like, “All right, back to you, boys. Its the best man”

Rogan interrupted Cormier to express that he enjoys his time with them and he always looks forward to it “I look forward to it so much. We do commentary every single show, every single show. We, like, have the best vibe. The three of us” said Rogan. However, this is not the first time that Rogan has praised Anik.

Rogan lauds Jon Anik for his astute observation

In the past, the UFC could count on Mike Goldberg for such situations. However, in recent instances, Anik has turned out to be the key figure. It’s difficult to envision a future where this dynamic shifts. While in conversation with Sean O’Malley on “JRE MMA show” #133, Rogan explained Anik’s way of commentary and was all praises.

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“Right when it was about to happen, Jon Anik actually set it up. There was a quote that he said right before Leon knocked him out… Jon Anik’s the best of all time. He’s the best. ‘That is not the cloth from which he was cut.’ Bam, and then the knockout. It’s the perfect call. It’s the best call ever… Bro, that’s Shakespeare. Jon Anik is the f*cking man… it’s the greatest call of all time. It doesn’t get any better.” said Rogan.

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If one were to survey the majority of fans in the fighting community, they would likely concur with Joe Rogan’s evaluation of Anik. However, what is your opinion on Rogan and Cormier’s comments on Anik?

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