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The UFC commentator, Jon Anik is a personality who is loved by everyone for his cheerful and joyful demeanor. Anik has always been a guy who brings a signature style of energy to the UFC commentary desk. At times he even helms the press conferences in the absence of Dana White. Always a man of pleasant character, Anik was unexpectedly left emotional recently, and for good reason.

Anik while having a cheerful father time with his kids at the Taylor Swift concert was reminded about the pitiful conditions of the war-torn countries, specifically the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflicts. The veteran commentator shared his thoughts on social media for his followers.

Jon Anik Expresses his sadness about the Israel-Palestine conflict

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Jon Anik always puts a smile on UFC fans’ face with his work. His love and passion for MMA is evident in the homework he does and the way he presents it on the job. When he’s not commentating fights or doing his podcast, Anik is a family man.

He is a devoted husband and father of three children. He balances his schedule in such a way so that he can spend some quality time with his family and cater to the fight fans. Recently, he decided to take his girl to the Taylor Swift Ares Tour movie and something unexpected crossed his mind during the show.

In his most recent escapade, Anik shared his thoughts on the parallels between the children of privileged countries and the children who live in war-torn countries. (Referencing to the ongoing Israel-Palestine Conflict )

The war has sent shivers down the spine of everyone around the world. Recently the UFC commentator, Anik expressed his sorrow on x (Formerly Twitter). He added ” At the Taylor Swift Ares Tour movie right now w/ my daughters. What an emotional experience. Tear-jerking to see all these girls desperately belting out each word without a care while so many of the world’s children are deeply suffering. Or gone. Terribly sad.”

Interestingly, Anik is one of the many who have prayed for those suffering without choosing sides. Another important figure who had a similar plea was his colleagues from the UFC, Conor McGregor, and Joe Rogan

Conor McGregor and Joe Rogan express their views on the recent conflict

Conor McGregor was one such personality in the world of UFC who prayed for a prolonged peace status in the Middle East. Despite being recognized for his notorious behavior, McGregor’s approach to this deadly war has won everyone’s hearts.

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The former dual weight champion took to his X(Formerly Twitter ) handle to share his thoughts on the ongoing war. He added “God, please fix this situation. Horrific scenes out of this despicable war in the last few days and over the years. How can we, as human beings, be in conflict with one another as sickening as this? God, please I pray.”

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Joe Rogan has also recently confessed to “freaking out” about the Israel-Palestine conflict. While having a conversation the Joe Rogan Experience featuring American comedian Brian Redban. Rogan added ” I have been freaking out over the last few weeks at night time, and I just start thinking about the future of the world and I start like legit freaking out, like what would happen if we were like legit armageddon ‘Mad Max’ nuclear war. How far are we away from that? And it just gives me anxiety before I go to sleep, I’m just laying there and think ‘fu*k, how does it all resolve?’ And then this fu*king Israel thing pops off and now I’m legit freaked out”

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