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UFC Fight Night 216 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Who is calling final event of 2022?

The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC Fight Night 216 on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there 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 Fight Night 216 broadcast

The noted UFC Apex plays host to UFC Fight Night 216

The entire UFC Fight Night 216 card streams on ESPN+ for residents in the U.S.

The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET following prelims, which are slated to start at 4 p.m. ET.

UFC Fight Night 216 desk analysts

Anthony Smith

Veteran broadcaster Dan Hellie serves as desk anchor and host. Former UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans, light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith, and welterweight veteran Michael Chiesa join him as analysts at the desk.

UFC Fight Night 216 roving reporter

Charly Arnolt

UFC correspondent Charly Arnolt will conduct pre-fight and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.

UFC Fight Night 216 octagon announcer

Joe Martinez

Noted octagon announcer Joe Martinez will take the reigns from Bruce Buffer. He’s set to introduce the fighters before battle.

UFC Fight Night 216 cageside commentators

Paul Felder

Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside. He will command play-play alongside former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz as well as retired lightweight contender Paul Felder, who serve as color commentators in the three-man booth.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 216.

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