UFC play-by-play commentator Jon Anik vehemently denies any favoritism during Belal Muhammad's title win in Manchester last month.

Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight championship at UFC 304. His ongoing 11-fight unbeaten streak was capped off by a largely-dominant win over the incumbent Edwards in a rematch of their 2021 clash.

After the event, many fight fans took to social media to question Anik, Daniel Cormier, and Michael Bisping's commentary. Anik, in particular, was questioned for perceived bias due to his relationship with Muhammad outside of the Octagon.

Jon's brother, Jason, hosts a podcast entitled Remember The Show with Muhammad. Despite their close friendship, Anik says he treated UFC 304 like an average pay-per-view showcase.