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UFC on ABC 5 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Daniel Cormier, Dominick Cruz call network TV card

The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ABC 5 on Saturday at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.

As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there 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.

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UFC on ABC 5 broadcast

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The UFC on ABC 5 main card airs on ABC in the U.S.

The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET following prelims, which are tentatively slated to start at 11:30 a.m. ET and airs on ESPN and also streams on ESPN+.

UFC on ABC 5 desk analysts

Din Thomas

Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ABC 5. UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith and MMA coach Din Thomas join her as analysts at the desk.

UFC on ABC 5 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 on ABC 5 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.

UFC on ABC 5 octagon announcer

Bruce Buffer

The most famous octagon announcer will do his thing once again. Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ABC 5.

UFC on ABC 5 cageside commentators

Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside. He’ll command play-by-play and be joined by UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier and former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.

Additionally, Thomas will serve as the coach analyst, providing additional insight to the commentary team.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ABC 5.

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