UFC on ESPN 61 commentary team, broadcast plans set: Michael Chiesa returns to desk fresh off choking out Tony Ferguson

The UFC continues its August schedule Saturday with UFC on ESPN 61, which goes down at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

As always, some marquee on-air talent will be there in "Sin City" to help guide viewers through the experience.

Details of who will work as commentators and analysts for each event have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the situation, and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.

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UFC on ESPN 61 broadcast

The entire UFC on ESPN 61 card airs on ESPN and streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.

The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 4 p.m. ET.

UFC on ESPN 61 desk analysts

Veteran broadcaster [autotag]Karyn Bryant[/autotag] serves as desk anchor and host at UFC on ESPN 61.

"The Ultimate Fighter 15" winner [autotag]Michael Chiesa[/autotag] and retired welterweight veteran [autotag]Alan Jouban[/autotag] joins her as analysts at the desk.

UFC on ESPN 61 roving reporter

[autotag]Charly Arnolt[/autotag], formerly of WWE and ESPN, is on assignment to conduct pre- and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC on ESPN 61 card. She also will provide reports with real-time updates for the event.

UFC on ESPN 61 octagon announcer

Noted octagon announcer [autotag]Joe Martinez[/autotag] will introduce the fighters before battle at UFC on ESPN 61.

UFC on ESPN 61 cageside commentators

[autotag]Brendan Fitzgerald[/autotag] will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC on ESPN 61.

He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by retired former middleweight champion and UFC Hall of Famer [autotag]Michael Bisping[/autotag], as well as former lightweight contender [autotag]Paul Felder[/autotag].

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC on ESPN 61.

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