The #UFC297 main event has sparked controversy over Jon Anik's scoring, with fans expressing support and backlash. Anik received praise for his commentary and recommendation, but also faced negative comments. Sean Strickland responded to Anik's threat to leave MMA due to fan backlash.
Sean Strickland has responded to Jon Anik threatening to leave #MMA after receiving “negative” backlash from “disrespectful” fanbase following #UFC297. 👀 Context: Anik scored the UFC 297 main event for Dricus du Plessis over Strickland and fans have not been receptive. In… https://t.co/bYhvdEjp8p
Sean Strickland thinks Jon Anik should leave the UFC for the NFL. https://t.co/dvLjyl9zUX
From the middleweight king to the commentary king 👑 @DricusDuPlessis showers @Jon_Anik with well-earned praise! 🤝 https://t.co/AD8gBQAbbB
I hope @Jon_Anik knows that the VAST majority of us love him and know that he’s great for the sport. The ones being negative and talking stupid shit are the minority and hate their own lives so much that they try to project that on to those in the spotlight. Fuck em! Do you Jon!
Don’t ever come for my man Jon Anik! https://t.co/l5PTTxmxYN
Jon anik is the man ! @Jon_Anik the best we have guys
My man @Jon_Anik is a legend on the commentary! https://t.co/g15ALcUxLh
The best in the biz. A legend in the making. #UFC and the fanbase are lucky to have Jon Anik at the helm. https://t.co/grYaf1yvqR
Y’all better not make Jon Anik quit
Big thanks to @Jon_Anik for the recommendation with @KelvinGastelum. I will never understand the backlash anyone would get for an OPINION about something like MMA, but Jon and his brother Jason continue to be among the most decent people I’ve met within the space. Always a fan.
The hot topic today is @Jon_Anik and his scoring of the #UFC297 main event. I had it 48-47 Strickland but it was close. 48-47 DDP is proper. If Strickland lands a single takedown to end RD2, RD3 he is 100% #andstill However I saw two other dissents that night. Two different… https://t.co/q9YBW50NWO
Yall better not make Jon Anik retire man 😡 https://t.co/0qNQAavBjC