The 12th numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 294 on Saturday at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
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UFC 294 broadcast
UFC 294’s main card airs on pay-per-view/streams via ESPN+ pay-per-view for residents in the U.S. beginning at 2 p.m. ET.
The entire preliminary-card lineup which is slated to begin at 10 a.m. ET and streams on ESPN+.
UFC 294 roving reporter
Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC 294 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC 294 octagon announcer
The most famous octagon announcer in history will do his thing once again at UFC 294. The legendary Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle.
UFC 294 desk analysts
The UFC 294 pre- and post-fight shows will be hosted by Brendan Fitzgerald.
Former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen and UFC commentators Laura Sanko will join him as analysts.
UFC 294 cageside commentators
Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside.
He will command play-by-play alongside color commentators, UFC Hall of Famer and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier, and former lightweight contender Paul Felder.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC 294.
