UFC Announcer Promises To Get ‘209’ Tattoo If Nate Diaz Beats Conor McGregor

There’s little doubt that there’s a lot riding on this Saturday night’s (March 5, 2016) UFC 196 main event between Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz, but for Octagon commentator Jon Anik, it’s coming in quite a unique fashion.

Anik recently spoke up on his podcast with Kenny Florian (quotes transcribed via Bloody Elbow) to declare that if Diaz somehow pulls off the improbable and defeats McGregor, he’ll get a ‘209’ tattoo on his forearm commemorating Diaz’ Stockton, California roots:

“I’m going to say it here for the masses to hear. I will get the area code ‘209’ tattooed on the inside of my forearm, if Nate Diaz beats Conor McGregor. I got Conor in Round 1.”

Anik went on to explain the reasoning for his decision, culminating in the fact that he’s confident enough to risk getting a piece of permanent ink on his skin, due Diaz taking the fight on short notice and possibly not being fight-ready:

“I got Conor McGregor, I got him by first round knockout or TKO,” he said. “I’m just not convinced, as much as you know I love these Diaz brothers, that Nate is in championship shape. And I think cardio has always been a big key to his style, to his success.

“One thing you know about Conor McGregor, is that he is most definitely in championship condition. I think he’s the far more lethal striker.”

Diaz has shown up looking in shape in photos, but being able to topple the challenge that McGregor, who’s undefeated in the UFC so far, presents. Anik has support for the popular, polarizing brothers from Stockton, so he said he wouldn’t be all that upset at getting his first-ever tattoo if Diaz wins:

“I like the Diaz brothers, so I would actually be okay throwing that 209 on the forearm. But yes, I do think it’s a huge ask for Nate Diaz, so I will get my first tattoo of my life at 37 years old if Conor McGregor loses Saturday.”

Whether or not he has to deliver on that promise, we’ll just have to wait and see.