UFC announces broadcast team for Freedom 250 event at the White House
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The UFC will host the Freedom 250 event on June 14 at the White House, celebrating America's 250th birthday. Notable fights include a lightweight title match and an interim heavyweight title fight, featuring stars like Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Derrick Lewis. The broadcast team includes Jon Anik as the play-by-play commentator, with analysts Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier. Bruce Buffer will serve as the ring announcer, and Megan Olivi will handle backstage reporting. The event is expected to attract significant attention, highlighting the UFC's prominent role in sports culture.
- •Freedom 250 takes place at the White House on June 14.
- •Jon Anik will lead the broadcast team for the event.
- •Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier will serve as analysts.
- •Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and Derrick Lewis are prominent fighters on the card.
- •Bruce Buffer will be the ring announcer for the event.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — UFC White House announcers: Meet Paramount+'s broadcast team for the Freedom 250 card
"The UFC will be putting on an event on the White House lawn. Here's who is calling MMA's biggest event to celebrate America's 250th birthday.
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