Abu Dhabi — The UFC has finalized its on-air team for UFC 321 on Saturday, October 25, with Laura Sanko stepping into the commentary booth while Joe Rogan sits out the international event. Sanko joins Jon Anik (play-by-play) and Daniel Cormier (color), with veteran broadcaster John Gooden serving as the in-arena reporter.
Why Sanko, Why Now
Rogan does not typically travel for international cards, opening the door for Sanko to make her second pay-per-view appearance since becoming a regular color analyst in 2023. She previously worked the booth at UFC 293 in Australia, where she became the first woman to provide color commentary on a modern UFC PPV.
Title Stakes in the Desert
The main event features Tom Aspinall defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at Etihad Arena. In the co-main, Virna Jandiroba meets Mackenzie Dern for the vacant strawweight title, following Zhang Weili’s move up to flyweight.
How to Watch (U.S. Times)
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Prelims: 10:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. MT
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Main Card (PPV): 2:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. MT
With an earlier start time tailored to Abu Dhabi, UFC 321 delivers a rare daytime slate for U.S. viewers and a historic booth look with Sanko back on pay-per-view.
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