UFC on ABC 8 commentators, broadcast plans: Michael Bisping returns from movie set
UFC on ABC 8 commentators, broadcast plans: Michael Bisping returns from movie set
The UFC's massive June schedule rolls on Saturday with UFC on ABC 8, which goes down at Crystal Palace Hall in Baku.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there for the promotion's debut in Azerbaijan to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
UFC on ABC 8 broadcast
The UFC on ABC 8 main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET following prelims, which air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+, slated to start at noon ET.
UFC on ABC 8 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ABC 8.
Retired welterweight veteran Alan Jouban joins her at the desk as an analyst throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show.
UFC on ABC 8 roving reporter
UFC commentator and correspondent John Gooden will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ABC 8 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ABC 8 octagon announcer
It's time! Legendary octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ABC 8.
UFC on ABC 8 cageside commentators
Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ABC 8.
He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and retired lightweight contender Paul Felder.
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