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UFC on ESPN 41 commentary team, broadcast plans: Anthony Smith back at desk after breaking ankle

The UFC schedule continues this week with UFC on ESPN 41 on Saturday at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego.

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.

UFC on ESPN 41 broadcast

The entire UFC on ESPN 41 card airs on ESPN in the U.S. and also streams on ESPN+.

The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. ET following prelims, which are tentatively slated to start at 4:30 p.m. ET.

UFC on ESPN 41 desk analysts

Anthony Smith

Veteran broadcaster Karyn Bryant serves as desk anchor and host. UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith, who is fresh off suffering a broken leg in a loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 277, and retired welterweight veteran Alan Jouban join her as analysts at the desk.

UFC on ESPN 41 roving reporter

Megan Olivi

Longtime UFC correspondent Megan Olivi will conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.

UFC on ESPN 41 octagon announcer

Joe Martinez

Noted octagon announcer Joe Martinez will take the reins from Bruce Buffer as he’s set to introduce the fighters before battle.

UFC on ESPN 41 cageside commentators

Michael Bisping

Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside. He’ll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by a pair of UFC Hall of Famers and former UFC champions in Daniel Cormier and Michael Bisping.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC on ESPN 41.

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