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UFC 317 Broadcast Team Set for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira Showdown in Las Vegas

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UFC 317 Broadcast Team Set for Ilia Topuria vs. Charles Oliveira Showdown in Las Vegas
Ilia Topuria faces Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, vying for the lightweight championship in Las Vegas this Saturday.

The full broadcast lineup for UFC 317, scheduled for Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, has been confirmed as the UFC hosts its International Fight Week event. The evening’s highlight will be the Ilia Topuria UFC 317 fight against Charles Oliveira, which will determine the new lightweight champion.

Jon Anik will lead the commentary with play-by-play narration, accompanied by longtime analysts Joe Rogan and UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier. This familiar trio will guide fans through an event that also features a flyweight title bout between Alexandre Pantoja and Kai Kara-France as the co-main event.

On-Air Talent and Analysts Supporting the Broadcast

Megan Olivi will serve as the in-house reporter, delivering insights and interviews throughout the night. The broadcast desk will be hosted by Brendan Fitzgerald, who will be joined by former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz along with ex-title challengers Chael Sonnen and Anthony Smith to provide expert analysis.

These key figures in UFC’s broadcast team were officially revealed to MMA Fighting by UFC officials on Monday, ensuring a well-rounded and knowledgeable commentary experience for viewers.

Additional Events and Schedule Highlights During Fight Week

While UFC 317 serves as the climax of the week, several other activities will take place as part of the broader celebration. The UFC BJJ series will conclude with two champions being crowned, alongside a coaches’ matchup. Thursday will feature a pre-fight press conference, preceding the UFC Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The official weigh-ins are scheduled for Friday, followed by the latest Power Slap event spearheaded by UFC CEO Dana White. The main card for UFC 317 will commence at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ pay-per-view, setting the stage for a highly anticipated weekend of fighting action.

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