UFC Vegas 80 Broadcast Plans: John Gooden Lead Commentator
The commentary and broadcast plans for UFC Vegas 80 event have been established, with John Gooden taking the position of lead commentary.
UFC Fight Night series returns after a week’s break with UFC Vegas 80. MMA Junkie revealed the line-up of commentators and other members of the broadcast team for the UFC Vegas 80 event. Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder will join Gooden on the commentary table.
Charly Arnolt, previously associated with WWE and ESPN, has been assigned to conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with several athletes participating at the event. Bruce Buffer will assume the role of introducing the fighters before their respective bouts as usual.
#UFCVegas80 commentary, broadcast plans set: @JohnGoodenUK leads call in Las Vegas (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/sqPZJvza7B
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 4, 2023
The experienced broadcaster Karyn Bryant will act as the desk anchor and host for the event. Retired UFC welterweight veteran Alan Jouban and UFC light heavyweight fighter Anthony Smith will join Karyn Bryant as analysts during the event and on the post-fight show.
UFC Vegas 80 is set to take place on October 7, 2023, at UFC Apex Arena in Las Vegas, NV, featuring a lightweight bout where Grant Dawson will face Bobby Green.
- Octagon Announcer – Bruce Buffer
- Roving Reporter – Charly Arnolt
- Desk Analyst – Karyn Bryant, Alan Jouban, and Anthony Smith
- Commentators – John Gooden (Lead), Daniel Cormier, Paul Felder
