Jon Anik is broadly considered the perfect play-by-play announcer in blended martial arts (MMA) historical past, however the UFC commentator nonetheless has larger goals to attain.
In truth, Anik could be prepared to retire from his broadcast duties proper now if it meant an opportunity to develop into an official UFC matchmaker. That has been one in all Anik’s greatest goals since coming into the fight sports activities world, however it’s a troublesome factor to tug off. That’s as a result of UFC solely employs a number of matchmakers to tug all of the strings behind the scenes. This group consists of Sean Shelby, Mick Maynard, Hunter Campbell, and naturally, UFC CEO Dana White.
Whereas Anik is a seasoned journalist will a plethora of MMA data he has by no means labored behind the scenes so far as operations and negotiations go. The long-time UFC commentator would love an opportunity to satisfy his dream sooner or later and his prepared to encompass himself with the appropriate individuals to tug it off.
“For me, as a diehard skilled sports activities fan, it’s the absolute dream to be in operations, or to be a common supervisor,” Anik advised MMA Junkie. “I might love nothing greater than to be provided a matchmaker job and to place the microphone down. I simply suppose I’m a bit bit underqualified, whereas additionally attempting to remain in my lane.
“I don’t suppose I wouldn’t be capable of do it. I might need to make investments myself in that world and be taught from Mick (Maynard) and Sean (Shelby). Actually, I’ve gained invaluable perception, having referred to as as many UFC fights and having been by means of as many fighter conferences. It’s to not counsel I don’t have credentials that I don’t suppose might assist that course of. However I’ve not essentially watched MMA from a scouting perspective. I haven’t negotiated contracts. There’s simply sure issues that I feel in a broad sense go into the job that I’m underqualified for, however yeah, in the event that they need to change my job title and usher in any person else to crack a mic – I’m listening.”
What say you, Maniacs? Would you prefer to see Anik working behind the scenes to play matchmaker or ought to he keep put in his present position?
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