UFC on ESPN 68 commentators, broadcast plans set: Rare trio calls action cageside
UFC on ESPN 68 commentators, broadcast plans set: Rare trio calls action cageside
The UFC closes its May schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 68, which goes down at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" 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 ESPN 68 broadcast
The UFC on ESPN 68 main card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET following prelims, which stream exclusively on ESPN+, slated to start at 6 p.m. ET.
UFC on ESPN 68 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 68.
"The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner Michael Chiesa and coach Din Thomas join her at the desk as analysts throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show.
UFC on ESPN 68 roving reporter
Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 68 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ESPN 68 octagon announcer
It's time! Legendary octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ESPN 68.
UFC on ESPN 68 cageside commentators
Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 68.
He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and Laura Sanko.
It's the second time the trio will call a UFC event together after debuting at UFC on ESPN 60 in July.
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