UFC on ESPN 32 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Laura Sanko makes desk analyst debut
The UFC’s 2022 schedule kicks off on Saturday with UFC on ESPN 32 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 on ESPN 32 broadcast
The UFC Apex plays host to UFC on ESPN 32
The UFC on ESPN 32 main card airs on ESPN and 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 tentatively slated to start at 4 p.m. ET.
UFC on ESPN 32 desk analysts
Laura Sanko
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host. Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger [autotag]Anthony Smith[/autotag] and [autotag]Laura Sanko[/autotag] join her as analysts at the desk. Sanko, who typically serves as the roving reporter on fight nights, will make her debut as a desk analyst.
UFC on ESPN 32 roving reporter
Heidi Androl
UFC correspondent Heidi Androl is on assignment to conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the card. Androl will also provide reports with additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ESPN 32 octagon announcer
Bruce Buffer
The most famous octagon announcer in MMA history will do his thing once again, as Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle.
UFC on ESPN 32 cageside commentators
Michael Bisping
Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside, as he will command play-by-play alongside a pair of color commentators in former UFC champions [autotag]Michael Bisping[/autotag] and [autotag]Dominick Cruz[/autotag].
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