UFC commentator Jon Anik has revealed Mick Maynard and the UFC’s dream fight that they wanted to book.
For years, Anik has been the voice of the promotion and has created the best soundbites in the history of the sport along the way. Considered the “goat” behind the booth by many, Anik is always truthful and honest in his opinions of the sport.
The light heavyweight division has been up in the air since Jon Jones moved to heavyweight and relinquished his title. The weight class has failed to move on and run smoothly. The last two light heavyweight title holders have been forced to vacate the belt due to injury, leaving the strap currently on the shelf.
According to Jon Anik, the UFC was desperate to book a fan-friendly light heavyweight showdown between Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill, the two men who were forced to vacate.
Jon Anik Reveals Dream Fight
“I feel like Jamahal’s gonna be out a long time, an Achilles rehab is pretty substantial and that’s why they went in this direction,” Anik said. “He said the UFC is gonna take care of him in his YouTube video – I don’t know exactly what that means, surgery or otherwise, financially or otherwise. It’s just crazy man, these guys are so talented. Procházka [vs.] Jamahal Hill was like a dream fight of Mick Maynard and the UFC, and just really too bad.”
Quotes via MMA News
Despite being both men still on the road to recovery, it’s almost certain they are on a collision course to attain the strap they worked so hard on gaining beforehand.
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