Aug 20, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Joe Rogan after the fight between Amir Albazi (red gloves) and Francisco Figueiredo (blue gloves) during UFC 278 at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

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Who Will Be The Commentators For UFC 317? A Look At The Commentary Booth For Topuria vs Oliveira

Get to know who will be in the commentary booth for the upcoming UFC 317 event in the T-mobile arena in Las Vegas!

The voices behind the octagon can make or break a fight night experience. Every UFC fan has their favorite commentary team. From Joe Rogan’s legendary exaggerated reactions to Jon Anik’s perfectly timed statistical breakdowns, the commentary booth has become almost as important as the fights themselves. These voices guide millions of viewers through the chaos, explaining complex grappling exchanges and building drama during those tense moments when anything can happen.

The Main Commentary Team

Jon Anik will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC 317. He will command play-by-play alongside color commentators, former two-division UFC champion Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan. This combination represents the gold standard of UFC commentary in 2025. Anik has evolved into the promotion’s most reliable play-by-play voice. He seamlessly weaves together fight statistics, background stories, and live action without missing a beat. His preparation shows in every broadcast, as he somehow manages to remember obscure details about fighters’ amateur wrestling careers while calling lightning-fast exchanges in real time.

"DC's got a fan." 😂 Our commentators always have a good time on the mic.

[ @DC_MMA | @JoeRogan | @Jon_Anik | #UFC262 ] pic.twitter.com/YKvFjHNfkq
— UFC (@ufc) May 16, 2021

Daniel Cormier brings championship-level insight that only comes from competing at the highest level of the sport. DC’s ability to predict what fighters are thinking during scrambles comes from his own experience getting out of bad positions against legends. He’s also become surprisingly funny over the years. Meanwhile, Joe Rogan continues to provide that infectious excitement that made him synonymous with UFC commentary for over two decades. Sure, he might get a little too excited about certain techniques, but his genuine love for martial arts comes through in every call.

Din Thomas will also contribute to the broadcast as a coach-analyst. Thomas adds another layer of technical expertise, especially when it comes to breaking down striking exchanges and game planning. His coaching background gives him a unique perspective on what corners might be telling their fighters between rounds, which often provides valuable context for viewers trying to understand momentum shifts during fights.

The commentary team for UFC 317 represents everything that makes UFC broadcasts special. These aren’t just voices reading from scripts. They are martial arts experts, former champions, and genuine fans who understand what makes this sport so captivating to watch.

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Daniel Cormier

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Zaid Quraishi

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