UFC 278 Commentary Team & Broadcast Plans Announced

Kamaru Usman vs Leon Edwards welterweight title bout is set to headline UFC 278 PPV event this Saturday in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. 

Some marquee on-air talent such as in-ring announcer, roving reporter, desk analysts, etc,. Will be present at the event as usual. The entire list of the on-air talent has been revealed along with UFC 278 broadcast plans. This list can be checked out below. 

Broadcast Plans

The entire main card of UFC 278 will air on pay-per-views and will be available to stream on ESPN+ for the residents in the US. The main card is scheduled for 10 PM ET. The early prelims are tentatively scheduled to start at 6 PM ET whereas televised prelims will start at 8 PM ET on ESPN and ABC.

Desk Analysts

Current light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith and the retired UFC fighter Din Thomas will serve as desk analysts at UFC 278 this Saturday. 

In-Ring Announcer

The best among the best Bruce Buffer will finally return and replace Joe Martinez as the in-ring announcer at UFC 278. 

Roving Reporter

Megan Olivi will continue to fulfil her responsibilities as a roving reporter at UFC 278. She is a longtime UFC correspondent who will be responsible for conducting pre and post-fight interviews with the athletes. 

Cageside Commentators

Jon Anik will replace Brendan Fitzgerald as the leading man on the mic at UFC 278. He will be joined by Joe Rogan and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier to command play-by-play.