Michael Chiesa will make his debut as a commentator for UFC Fight Night 273 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The event will be broadcasted live on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The UFC concluded its packed March schedule on Saturday with UFC Fight Night 273, which goes down at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "The Great White North" to help guide viewers through the experience.
Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans ā and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.
The entire UFC Fight Night 273 card streams on Paramount+ in the U.S.
The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 5 p.m. ET.
Megan Olivi serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 273.
"The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner Michael Chiesa, who recently retired, and former light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Smith will join Olivi in analyst roles throughout the event and on the post-fight show.
UFC correspondent Heidi Androl will conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC Fight Night 273 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.
Veteran announcer Joe Martinez will introduce the fighters before battle and read official bout results inside the cage at UFC Fight Night 273.
Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC Fight Night 273.
He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by Laura Sanko and retired lightweight contender Paul Felder.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Winnipeg broadcast team: Michael Chiesa returns after retirement
Michael Chiesa is among the on-air talent for UFC Fight Night 273, marking his first assignment since retirement.
UFC Fight Night 273 is being held at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The entire UFC Fight Night 273 card will be available for streaming on Paramount+ in the U.S.
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