Laura Sanko Steps In for Joe Rogan on UFC 321 Broadcast Team

Joe Rogan will not be part of the UFC 321 broadcast team. This event is scheduled in Abu Dhabi on October 25. Rogan typically does not attend international events, marking his second absence from a pay-per-view card this month.
Laura Sanko Takes Over UFC 321 Broadcast
In his place, Laura Sanko will step in to provide color commentary. This marks her second appearance on a pay-per-view broadcast after becoming a regular commentator for UFC in 2023. Sanko previously worked at UFC 293, which was held in Australia.
Broadcast Team and Fight Card Details
The broadcast team for UFC 321 includes:
- Laura Sanko: Color commentator
- Jon Anik: Play-by-play announcer
- Daniel Cormier: Color commentator
- John Gooden: In-house reporter
The main fight features Tom Aspinall defending his heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane. Additionally, the co-main event will see Virna Jandiroba face Mackenzie Dern for the vacant strawweight title. This title is up for grabs due to Zhang Weili’s move to the flyweight division.
Event Timing
UFC 321 will start earlier than usual because it is held in Abu Dhabi. The main card is set to begin at 2 p.m. ET, while the prelims will kick off at 10 a.m. ET on the same day.
UFC officials confirmed these broadcast details recently, ensuring that fans can anticipate an exciting lineup for UFC 321.