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Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
UFC 317 commentary, broadcast teams set: Joe Rogan calls International Fight Week card
The seventh numbered UFC event of 2025 is just days away, with UFC 317 set to highlight the 13th Annual International Fight Week celebration on Saturday from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" to help guide viewers through the experience. Advertisement 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 317 broadcast . UFC 317's main card airs on pay-per-view/streams via ESPN+ pay-per-view for residents in the U.S. beginning at 10 p.m. ET. The preliminary-card lineup is slated to begin at 8 p.m. ET and airs on ESPN following early prelims, which begin at 6:30 p.m. ET and stream on ESPN+. UFC 317 roving reporter Megan Olivi Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC 317 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event. UFC 317 weigh-in show Daniel Cormier Dan Hellie will host the official UFC 317 weigh-in show on Friday at 11:50 a.m. ET/9:50 a.m. PT. Advertisement He'll be joined by UFC Hall of Famers Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping, as well as Laura Sanko. UFC 317 octagon announcer Bruce Buffer The most famous octagon announcer in history will do his thing once again at UFC 317 as legendary Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle. UFC 317 desk analysts . Retired light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith, former UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen and former UFC/WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will serve as desk analysts on the UFC 317 post-fight show and throughout the card, when necessary. Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as desk host. UFC 317 cageside commentators Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC 317. Advertisement He will command play-by-play alongside color commentators, former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan. Din Thomas will also contribute to the broadcast as a coach-analyst. This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 317 broadcast team set: Joe Rogan calls International Fight Week
USA Today
18-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer delivers signature introduction at 2025 Preakness Stakes
UFC announcer Bruce Buffer delivers signature introduction at 2025 Preakness Stakes UFC octagon announcer Bruce Buffer took his talents to horse racing for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes. The 2025 Preakness Stakes took place Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, and just moments before the jockeys mounted their horses, Buffer took the mic to deliver a signature UFC-style introduction, complete with an emphatic, "It's time!" Check out Buffer's full introduction below, which was broadcast live just prior to the race (via X): The Preakness Stakes took place Saturday during UFC Fight Night 256, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Buffer typically has the night off for UFC Apex shows these days, having not announced an event at the venue since June 20, 2024, for UFC on ESPN 60. In his place, Joe Martinez handled the octagon announcing duties. As far as the horse race itself, pre-race favorite Journalism won with a thrilling late charge, bursting through two horses coming out of the final turn, and then passing Gosger, who led most of the race, at the last possible moment.
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Bruce Buffer believes Logan Paul could hold his own in the UFC octagon
Key highlights UFC announcer Bruce Buffer believes Logan Paul "could compete in the UFC" with proper training, highlighting his wrestling background as a significant advantage in MMA. Buffer noted the complexity of MMA compared to boxing but emphasized Paul's existing combat sports experience and athletic abilities as a strong foundation for a potential transition. Buffer advised Paul to train with the best if serious about the UFC, also acknowledging the substantial commercial appeal and viewership his octagon debut would likely generate. Logan Paul's potential transition to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been publicly supported by Bruce Buffer, the iconic 'Veteran Voice of the Octagon,' who said that the influencer and professional wrestler 'could compete in the UFC' with proper training. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The UFC has now given Logan Paul this endorsement after hw reportedly failed to secure a spot on the UFC 300 fight card and got no response from UFC CEO Dana White after his collegiate wrestling background and experience in other combat sports. Logan Paul's combat sports credentials impress UFC announcer Bruce Buffer emphasised the significant difference between boxing and mixed martial arts, noting that MMA utilises "40 plus weapons versus two weapons in the Marquess of Queensberry Rules of the amazing sport of boxing." Despite this complexity, Bruce Buffer believes Logan Paul's existing experience in boxing and professional wrestling provides a foundation that could be built upon with dedicated MMA training . Specifically, the veteran UFC announcer highlighted Logan Paul's wrestling background as a big advantage, with the influencer able to make a legitimate competitive debut in the octagon if properly prepared. Wrestling was Logan Paul's sport during both high school and college, and he built skills that are often considered fundamental to MMA success. Dillon Danis (USA) vs Logan Paul (USA) | BOXING fight, HD, 60 fps "He's got a pedigree in wrestling. Not just the WCW, he has a pedigree in collegiate wrestling if I'm not mistaken. He's quite the athlete. One thing about Logan is he's a supreme athlete," Bruce Buffer told TMZ Sports, highlighting Logan Paul's diverse athletic capabilities that could potentially translate to success in mixed martial arts. Bruce Buffer offers training advice for a potential UFC appearance When discussing what Logan Paul should do if he's serious about competing in the UFC, Bruce Buffer was direct with his recommendation: "Logan, if you're going to train with somebody, train with the best. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And I'm sure Logan can definitely afford to train with the best." Beyond the competitive aspects, Bruce Buffer acknowledged the commercial appeal of such a move, stating, "Just to watch Logan walk into the octagon would bring a lot of eyeballs to the sport from his fanbase." This recognition of Logan Paul's significant following suggests that his UFC debut would not just be a sporting event but potentially a major pay-per-view draw. Fans can watch upcoming UFC events on ESPN+ and pay-per-view, where future announcements about potential new fighters like Logan Paul would be made official. Also Read: As the conversation around Logan Paul's potential UFC career continues, Bruce Buffer's endorsement represents a significant vote of confidence from one of the most recognizable voices in the sport.
