Bellator 290 Commentary Team & Broadcast Plans Announced for CBS Debut

Bellator is all set to make its debut on CBS with the Bellator 290 event on February 4, 2023, which will feature Fedor Emelenianenko challenging Ryan Bader for the heavyweight in his retirement bout. 

As a result, Bellator has created a broadcasting team that includes analysts, commentators, in-ring announcers, etc. Below you can see the entire commentary team and broadcast plans of Bellator 290. 

Broadcast Plans

The main card of Bellator 290 is all set to air on CBS. It is scheduled to begin at 9 PM ET. The prelims of this event are tentatively scheduled for 6 PM ET. 

Desk Analysts

CBS Sports Network’s Amanda Guerra will be present at Bellator 290 and will serve as the desk anchor and host. She will be joined by the former UFC, Strikeforce, and Bellator fighter Josh Thompson as a desk analyst. 

In-Ring Announcer

Bellator’s one of most famous in-ring announcers Michael C William will introduce the athletes before their respective fights at Bellator 290 this Saturday. 

Cageside Commentators

Mauro Ranallo, a veteran combat sports man will be the leading man on the mic who will call the action alongside the former referee John McCarthy.