UFC on ESPN 50 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Two former champs on call
The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 50 broadcast on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.
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.
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UFC on ESPN 50 broadcast
The entire UFC on ESPN 50 card airs on ESPN in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET following prelims, which are tentatively slated to start at 6 p.m. ET.
UFC on ESPN 50 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Dan Hellie serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 50. UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith and noted MMA coach Din Thomas join him as analysts during the card and on the post-fight show.
UFC on ESPN 50 roving reporter
Charly Arnolt, formerly of WWE and ESPN, is on assignment to conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 50 card. She will also provide reports with additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ESPN 50 octagon announcer
The most famous octagon announcer will do his thing once again at UFC on ESPN 50. Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle.
UFC on ESPN 50 cageside commentators
Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 50.
He’ll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by former UFC middleweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping, as well as former UFC and WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.
Additionally, Thomas will serve as the coach analyst, providing additional insight to the commentary team.
