UFC Fight Night 260 commentators, broadcast plans set: Robert Whittaker debuts as analyst

The UFC returns to Australia on Saturday for UFC Fight Night 260 from RAC Arena in Perth.

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

Details of who will be working as commentators and analysts for the show have been acquired by MMA Junkie through a person with knowledge of the plans – and you can see the scheduled broadcast team below.

UFC Fight Night 260 broadcast

The entire UFC Fight Night 260 card streams on ESPN+ in the U.S.

The main card lineup is scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. ET following prelims slated to start at 7 p.m. ET.

UFC Fight Night 260 desk analysts

Veteran broadcaster Dan Hellie serves as desk anchor and host at UFC Fight Night 260.

Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, who makes his debut, and retired lightweight contender Paul Felder join him as desk analysts.

UFC Fight Night 260 roving reporter

UFC correspondent McKenzie Pavacich will conduct pre and post-fight interviews backstage with some of the athletes on the UFC Fight Night 260 card, as well as report additional real-time updates for the event.

UFC Fight Night 260 octagon announcer

Joe Martinez will introduce the fighters before battle and read official bout results inside the cage at UFC Fight Night 260.

UFC Fight Night 260 cageside commentators

Brendan Fitzgerald will serve as the leading man on the mic from cageside at UFC Fight Night 260.

He'll command play-by-play and be joined in the booth by former UFC/WEC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz and Felder, who serve as color commentators.

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