Issue 153
June 2023
The changing faces of the men on the mic for MMA’s premier promotion.
1993: BILL WALLACE
Introduced UFC 1 as “The Ultimate Fighting Challenge” and burped during his first read. Things could only get better.
1994: BEN PERRY
“We don’t know much about Scott Morris, because he’s a Ninja,” mused the UFC co-creator. Plus, his hair.
1997: JOE ROGAN
Though he wouldn’t be full-time until ’02, the star of News Radio made his bow at UFC 12, complete with a fresh haircut.
1997: MIKE GOLDBERG
A 19-year odyssey as the UFC voice began in Japan. He deserved a proper send-off when he left last year.
2003: PHIL BARONI
Goldie was busy with hockey, so Rogan took over with Baroni beside him. ‘The New York Bad Ass’ actually did a good job, too.
2005: CRAIG HUMMER
The former swimmer has called more than 40 sports, including MMA at UFC 55, where he certainly didn’t sink.
2012: JON ANIK
A consummate pro and knowledgeable to boot – now complete with ‘209’ tattoo courtesy of a lost Nate Diaz bet.
2014: DAN HARDY
The first man to get on a UFC mic with a Mohawk. ‘The Outlaw’ is no punk, though, and gives incredible fight insight.
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