Showtime Sports and Bellator MMA are ready to begin their partnership. The promotion debuts the network on April 2nd with Bellator MMA 255: Pitbull vs. Sanchez 2. In a press release sent to Barrett Sports Media, the two parties shared the news on who will assume the play-by-play voice and analyst role.
Veteran announcer Mauro Ranallo is assuming the role of host and play-by-play voice of Bellator MMA on Showtime. Meanwhile, referee-turned analyst “Big” John McCarthy serving as the color analyst.
“I am elated that the Bellator broadcasting band is getting back together and coming to the preeminent home for premium combat sports, Showtime,” Ranallo said. “Big John is a virtual encyclopedia of MMA, and together, we are going to give fight fans the most passionate commentary in the sport.”
Other analysts joining the broadcast will be MMA sportscaster and television personality Jenn Brown, former STRIKEFORCE world champion Josh Thomson, and special guest contributions from Bellator’s undefeated featherweight contender A.J. McKee.
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