UFC 302 broadcast team: Joe Rogan returns to join two veterans for UFC 302 commentary
UFC 302 is just around the corner. The pay-per-view event, which will take place on June 1 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, promises an exciting night of action featuring a wide roster of fighters from multiple divisions. The MMA organization is returning to 'Gateway City' with this event, which will be its first visit since UFC 288 in May 2023.
Furthermore, the identities of those who will contribute to the show as analysts and commentators have been made public.
The main event of the evening will see Islam Makhachev defend his lightweight title against Dustin Poirier. Although 'The Diamond' has had an impressive career, he has not yet taken home UFC gold and has hinted that this could be his last fight.
Middleweights Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa will face off in the co-main event. Both fighters are hoping to make atonement for previous defeats and push for another title opportunity by winning the fight.
UFC 302 commentators
The entire commentary and broadcast team for the UFC's sixth pay-per-view event in 2024, UFC 302, which takes place on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, has been announced.
The official UFC 302 weigh-in show will be hosted by prominent UFC reporter Megan Olivi on Friday at 9 a.m. ET. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier, Chris Weidman, and UFC veteran Jim Miller will join her.
Former UFC middleweight title challenger Chael Sonnen will be joined by Anthony Smith and Laura Sanko. They will work as desk analysts for the UFC 302 post-fight show and throughout the event, when necessary.
Olivi will interview a few of the fighters on the UFC 302 card backstage before and after the fight, in addition to providing more live coverage of the event. Veteran commentator Din Thomas will offer coaching analysis throughout the fight card. The well-known Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters on the night.
Finally, Jon Anik will be the major voice on the mike from the octagon side at UFC 302. He will do play-by-play alongside color commentators Joe Rogan and Cormier.
UFC 302's three early preliminary bouts will begin at 6 p.m. ET and will air on ESPN+ or UFC Fight Pass. ESPN2 will telecast the four-fight preliminary bouts at 8 p.m. ET. Finally, the main card will be available to watch on pay-per-view (via ESPN+) for US residents at 10 p.m. ET.