The broadcast team for UFC 314 this Saturday has been finalized for this highly anticipated event.
Sources within the promotion have confirmed the commentary team for the Alexander Volkanovski vs. Diego Lopes pay-per-view main event. Jon Anik will be the play-by-play announcer, joined by former two-division champion Daniel Cormier and the popular Joe Rogan for color commentary.
Din Thomas will serve as the coaching analyst, providing expert insights, while Megan Olivi will be reporting live from Miami, capturing the atmosphere and backstage stories.
The analyst desk will feature a strong lineup of MMA experts, including Chael Sonnen, a multiple-time UFC title challenger, Dustin Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion, and Anthony Smith, a former light heavyweight title challenger. Brett Okamoto will host the desk, guiding the discussions, and Jon Anik will also participate in the post-fight show from the desk, offering immediate reactions and analysis.
For fans eager for the weigh-ins, Dan Hellie will host Friday`s UFC 314 weigh-in show. He will be joined by Daniel Cormier, former middleweight champion Chris Weidman, and commentator Laura Sanko, providing previews and insights before the fights.
The main event of UFC 314 will see Alexander Volkanovski and Diego Lopes competing for the vacant featherweight title, promising an explosive battle. Adding to the excitement, Michael Chandler will face Paddy Pimblett in the five-round lightweight co-main event, another highly anticipated matchup.