September 4, 2023 7:15 pm ET
The eleventh numbered UFC occasion of the 12 months is quickly approaching with UFC 293 on Saturday at Qudos Financial institution Area in Sydney.
As at all times, some marquee on-air expertise might be there to assist information viewers by the expertise.
Particulars of who might be working as commentators and analysts for the present have been acquired by MMA Junkie by an individual with information of the plans – and you’ll see the scheduled broadcast staff under.
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UFC 293 broadcast
Qudos Financial institution Area
UFC 293’s important card airs on pay-per-view/streams by way of ESPN+ pay-per-view for residents within the U.S. starting at 10 p.m. ET.
Televised prelims on ESPNews begin at 8 p.m. ET following early prelims, that are slated to start at 6:30 p.m. ET and stream on ESPN+.
UFC 293 weigh-in present
Robert Whittaker
The UFC 293 official weigh-in present will takes place Friday at 2 a.m. ET. It will likely be hosted by John Gooden with Laura Sanko, Daniel Cormier and Robert Whittaker becoming a member of the panel.
UFC 293 roving reporter
Megan Olivi
Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with a few of the athletes on the UFC 292 card, in addition to report further real-time updates for the occasion.
UFC 293 octagon announcer
Bruce Buffer
Probably the most well-known octagon announcer in historical past will do his factor as soon as once more at UFC 293. The legendary Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters earlier than battle.
UFC 293 desk analysts
Rashad Evans
The UFC 293 pre- and post-fight reveals might be hosted by Phil Murphy. UFC Corridor of Famer Rashad Evans and famous MMA coach Din Thomas will be part of him as analysts.
UFC 293 cageside commentators
Daniel Cormier
Jon Anik will function the main man on the mic from cageside, and he’ll command play-by-play alongside coloration commentators, UFC Corridor of Famer and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier, and Laura Sanko, who will make her debut within the sales space on a pay-per-view occasion.
I’m honored to hitch the commentary staff for UFC 293 alongside @Jon_Anik and @dc_mma. Dream come true. Earlier than I used to be an mma analyst or competitor, I used to be a fan identical to most of you studying this. Nearly 20 years later, I’m right here and excited to be a small a part of connecting our…
— Laura Sanko (@laura_sanko) September 5, 2023
Din Thomas can even take part all through the occasion as an in-fight analyst.
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