TLDR
- Joe Rogan returns to UFC commentary for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden after missing the previous pay-per-view event
- Jon Anik leads play-by-play with Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan on color commentary for the main card
- Chael Sonnen, Anthony Smith, and Teddy Atlas will serve as desk analysts with Brendan Fitzgerald hosting post-fight coverage
- The event features Islam Makhachev vs. Jack Della Maddalena as the main event welterweight bout
- UFC 322 is one of four remaining events under the UFC-ESPN partnership before the promotion moves to a direct-to-consumer platform
Veteran commentator Joe Rogan will return to the UFC broadcast booth for UFC 322 at Madison Square Garden this weekend. The 58-year-old podcaster and commentator missed the previous pay-per-view but will be back for the main event in New York.
Rogan typically avoids international travel while balancing his podcast and commentary duties. His last UFC appearance was at UFC 320, where he called the action for Alex Pereira vs. Magomed Ankalaev 2.
Jon Anik will handle play-by-play duties at UFC 322. Former two-division champion Daniel Cormier joins Rogan for color commentary during the main card. The three-man booth aims to provide detailed analysis throughout the evening.
The broadcast team extends beyond the cage-side commentary. Chael Sonnen, Anthony Smith, and Teddy Atlas will work the analyst desk. Atlas and Brendan Fitzgerald were hired specifically for this fight night.
Megan Olivi serves as the roving reporter for the event. She will conduct backstage interviews and deliver real-time updates to fans. Bruce Buffer maintains his role as the octagon announcer for fighter introductions.
🚨Commentary team set for #UFC322
Joe Rogan, DC, and Jon Anik on the mics.
and Megan Olivi on reporting duties pic.twitter.com/fioge9Axyh
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) November 11, 2025
Broadcast Schedule and Platform Details
The main card streams on ESPN+ pay-per-view starting at 10:00 PM ET. Prelims begin at 8:00 PM ET across ESPNews, ESPN+, Disney+, and FX. Early prelims start at 6:00 PM ET on the same platforms.
Daniel Cormier will lead the weigh-in shows on Friday morning. Host Dan Hellie joins him along with Frankie Edgar and Laura Sanko for expert commentary. The weigh-in coverage provides insights into fighter preparations.
Event Details and Expectations
Islam Makhachev faces Jack Della Maddalena in the welterweight main event. The former lightweight champion headlines the card at one of the UFC’s premier venues. Makhachev brings his status as one of the sport’s top Muslim athletes to New York.
UFC 322 represents the 12th pay-per-view event of 2025. The card takes place as the UFC-ESPN partnership nears its end. Only four events remain under the current broadcast deal before the promotion transitions to a direct-to-consumer platform.
Chael Sonnen expects UFC 322 to generate over $20 million in gate revenue. He discussed the financial projections during an appearance on The Ariel Helwani Show. The previous UFC record at Madison Square Garden stood at $17.4 million from UFC 205.
UFC events at Madison Square Garden have historically produced strong revenue numbers. UFC 205 with Conor McGregor and UFC 309 with Jon Jones both delivered record-breaking gates. However, 2025 has seen no single event surpass $12 million in live gate revenue.
Brendan Fitzgerald will host the post-fight show after the final bell. The broadcast includes fight results, highlights, and post-fight interviews. The complete lineup provides fans with comprehensive coverage from early prelims through post-fight analysis.
