
UFC on ESPN 71 commentary, broadcast team set: Who is on call for UFC Apex return?
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" 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 ESPN 71 broadcast
The entire UFC on ESPN 71 card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 6 p.m. ET.
UFC on ESPN 71 desk analysts
Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 71.
Former Invicta FC champion Michelle Waterson-Gomez, "The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner Michael Chiesa and UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans join her at the desk as analysts throughout the broadcast and on the post-fight show.
UFC on ESPN 71 roving reporter
UFC correspondent McKenzie Pavacich will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 71 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
UFC on ESPN 71 octagon announcer
It's time! Legendary octagon announcer Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle and read official bout results inside the cage at UFC on ESPN 71.
UFC on ESPN 71 cageside commentators
Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 71.
He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping and former UFC/WEC champion Dominick Cruz.

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