UFC Fight Night 256 commentators, broadcast plans set with UFC Hall of Famer in booth

USA Today

15-05-2025

UFC Fight Night 256 commentators, broadcast plans set with UFC Hall of Famer in booth
The UFC's return to Las Vegas goes down Saturday with UFC Fight Night 256 from the UFC Apex.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
UFC Fight Night 256 broadcast
The entire UFC Fight Night 256 card streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 4 p.m. ET.
UFC Fight Night 256 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 256.
Alan Jouban and Anthony Smith will join her at the desk as an analyst on the post-fight show and throughout the broadcast, if necessary.
UFC Fight Night 256 roving reporter
UFC correspondent Charly Arnolt will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC Fight Night 256 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC Fight Night 256 octagon announcer
The great Joe Martinez will introduce the fighters before battle and read official bout results inside the cage at UFC Fight Night 256.
UFC Fight Night 256 cageside commentators
John Gooden will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC Fight Night 256.
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.