UFC on ABC 9 commentators, broadcast plans: Michael Bisping returns to booth
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there for the promotion's return to "Fight Island" to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
UFC on ABC 9 broadcast
The UFC on ABC 9 main card airs on ABC and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET following prelims, which air on ESPN and stream on ESPN+, slated to start at noon ET.
UFC on ABC 9 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ABC 9.
UFC veteran and coach Din Thomas joins her at the desk as an analyst throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show.
UFC on ABC 9 roving reporter
Longtime UFC correspondent Heidi Androl will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ABC 9 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ABC 9 octagon announcer
Longtime octagon announcer Joe Martinez will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ABC 9.
UFC on ABC 9 cageside commentators
John Gooden will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ABC 9.
He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and retired lightweight contender Paul Felder.
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