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Joe Rogan is an incredible storyteller. The UFC commentator has a knack for recollecting a small incident and narrating a story around it. The 55-year-old probably remembers every match he has commentated for in his long career. One match he simply couldn’t forget was when Kamaru Usman faced Leon Edwards for the Welterweight title.

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The JRE host also recollected how John Anik was right on the money with his prediction. The commentator called what was going to happen and strangely; it did happen.

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Joe Rogan called Jon Anik the best in the history

Jon Anik is a UFC color commentator, who provides a lot of value to the sport. The commentator really does his homework, according to Joe Rogan. In episode #1884 of the Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan was discussing Anik’s exceptional skills. The podcast host was joined by Red Hot Chilli pepper’s lead vocalist, Anthony Kiedis.

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Both of them were talking about the match between Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman at UFC 278. The 55-year-old points out how Anik made an observation when Edwards was looking tired. He said “John Anik was just saying that is not in Leon’s nature to quit…” and adds “And he lands that head-kick…”

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They spoke about the famous head kick delivered by Edwards that knocked out Kamaru Usman. The head kick immediately knocked out Usman. Ultimately, it made Leon Edwards the champion of the welterweight division.

Kiedis appreciated how Anik was able to call that “John’s pretty on it…”

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Joe Rogan, without any hesitation, said “He’s the best!” and adds “Jon Anik is the best!”

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The podcast host described Anik as “the best play-by-play guy in the history of the sport”

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“He’s the most informed, He’s the most in tune, He’s the smoothest. He’s a f*****g master,” says Rogan while describing his colleague’s knowledge and skill for commentating.

Rogan then pointed out that John Anik was better than many commentators for the UFC. He said “Mike Goldberg was excellent at it… There’s a lot of people who are excellent at it.”

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“But John Anik is on another level,” claimed the UFC commentator.

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Jon Anik maintains proper notes and has a catalog of events to speak about around any fight. The entire MMA community appreciates his skill of conveying that information seamlessly.

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Vullingundam Ruthwik is a combat sports writer at EssentiallySports who brings a fact-based and eagle-eyed approach to his coverage of UFC and WWE events. He is a graduate of Journalism from a premier university. Ruthwik's passion for sports writing shines through in his coverage of live UFC events, including 283 and 281. With his insightful analysis and dedication to providing accurate reporting, he has earned a reputation as a trusted voice in the world of combat sports. After a stint as a UFC writer, he switched divisions to WWE. His coverage of the crossover phenomenon Brock Lesnar was particularly noteworthy, showcasing his ability to provide unique perspectives on some of the biggest names in sports entertainment. Even in his free time, Ruthwik remains immersed in the world of sports and content creation, always looking for new and innovative ways to engage with fans

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