The UFC 291 broadcast workforce will characteristic some family names – and the return of one of many sport’s most pervasive voices.
An individual with data of the promotional plans confirmed to MMA Preventing that Joe Rogan will likely be returning to paint commentary for the second time this month. He will likely be joined by Jon Anik and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier.
Moreover, Chael Sonnen will return to the printed workforce for the primary time since UFC 272 in March 2022 – which was first revealed by broadcast accomplice Charlie Moynihan ESPN on Twitter final weekend.
MMA Junkie was the primary to interrupt the information.
The occasion is headlined by the rematch between Dustin Poirier and Justin Gaethje for the vacant BMF title, which Dana White says will likely be awarded by former BMF title holder Jorge Masvidal.
Sonnen, who joins desk host Michael Eaves, Anthony Smith and Din Thomas, returns to the analyst desk after pleading no contest to a single misdemeanor cost of breach of the peace after going through a felony battery cost by strangulation and 10 misdemeanor battery costs stemming from an alleged assault in December 2021.
Megan Olivi will reprise her position as touring reporter for Saturday’s hit occasion in Salt Lake Metropolis.
