Michael Bisping will join Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier as color commentators for UFC 304 in Manchester, replacing Joe Rogan who does not travel internationally, with Megan Olivi reporting from inside the arena for a card headlined by Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad and featuring other notable matchups.
Michael Bisping gets to call a home show in England. He joins the broadcast team for UFC 304 from Manchester on Saturday.
With Joe Rogan bowing out due to the UFC traveling internationally, Bisping steps in. He’ll replace Rogan as a color commentator for the card.
Bisping is joined by Jon Anik, who handles play-by-play duties. Also, UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier serves as the second color commentator for the event.
Megan Olivi will be reporting from inside the arena. She always brings great insights and interviews.
UFC officials confirmed these broadcast plans to MMA Fighting on Monday. They seem pretty excited about it!
Whenever UFC travels outside of the United States, Rogan stays home. The promotion uses a rotating group of commentators to fill his spot.
This time, it’s Bisping’s turn. The U.K.’s first-ever UFC champion goes back home to England to call the card.
The main event? Current British champion Leon Edwards puts his welterweight title on the line in a rematch against Belal Muhammad. Should be epic!
The co-main event features interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall rematching Curtis Blaydes. Heavy hitters for sure.
Also on the card: an intriguing lightweight matchup. Local favorite Paddy Pimblett returns for his toughest challenge yet against King Green.
UFC 304 takes place at Co-Op Live in Manchester. Prelims kick off at 6 p.m. ET with the main card starting at 10 p.m. ET, as usual.
Should be an electrifying night!