UFC 271: Commentary Team & Broadcast Plans Announced

The second UFC PPV of this year UFC 271 is just around the corner and is all set to take place this Saturday. The event will be headlined by Adesanya vs Whittaker 2. The broadcast and commentary plans of UFC 271 are out and Michael Bisping will make his US PPV debut with it. 

MMA Junkie acquired the list of commentators and analysts through a person with knowledge. The broadcast and commentary plans of UFC 271 can be checked out below. 

UFC 271 Broadcast

The entire main card of UFC 271 will be available to stream on ESPN+ for US residents. Televised prelims will start at 8 PM on ESPN, early prelims are scheduled at 6 PM, whereas the main card is slated to begin at 10 PM. 

UFC 271 Desk Analyst

Veteran broadcaster Michael Eaves is all set to serve as the anchor and desk host at UFC 271. Light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith, and former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen will join him as the analysts. 

UFC 271 In-Ring Announcer

The most famous in-ring announcer in the history of UFC, Bruce Buffer will return and take the mic to introduce the athletes before their fights at UFC 271. 

Roving Reporter

Mean Olivi, who is a UFC correspondent for a long time, will return and serve as the roving reporter at UFC 271. She will conduct pre and post-fight interviews with athletes and provide real-time updates of the event as well. 

Cageside Commentators

Jon Anik will return to the commentary desk and will serve as the leading man on the mic at UFC 271. He will be joined by former two-division champion Daniel Cormier and UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping.