UFC 279 commentary team set: Joe Rogan on call for Nate Diaz’s final contracted fight

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The 10th numbered UFC event of the year is rapidly approaching with UFC 279 on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there to help guide viewers through the experience.

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Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans –

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and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.

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UFC 279’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.

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Televised prelims ESPNews start at 8 p.m. ET following early prelims, which are tentatively slated to begin at 6 p.m. ET and stream on ESPN+.

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Broadcast veteran Michael Eaves will host the post-fight show. He’ll be joined by retired UFC fighter [autotag]Din Thomas[/autotag] and ESPN MMA reporter Brett Okamoto, who serve as desk analysts.

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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.

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The most famous octagon announcer will do his thing once again. Bruce Buffer will introduce the fighters before battle.

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