UFC fans have become accustomed to the likes of Joe Rogan, Kenny Florian, Dan Hardy, and Brian Stann handling color commentary duties at cageside on fight night. Dominick Cruz and Daniel Cormier have been regulars in the FOX and FS1 studios, but you’ll be hearing both of them alongside Jon Anik over the next two weeks.

Lance Pugmire of the LA Times reports that Cruz will be in Brasilia for this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night: Cyborg vs. Lansberg show, while Cormier will do UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson on October 1st, in Portland, Oregon.

Both Cruz and Cormier had called a few fights on recent UFC shows. Cruz was on hand for the UFC on FOX 19 main event between Rafael dos Anjos and Donald Cerrone, while Cormier analyzed Jon Jones vs. Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197. Both Cruz and Cormier also worked the Fight Pass preliminary bouts, but not the entire event.

Cruz talked about his role as color commentator, particularly the subject of making opinions during the broadcast.

“I’ve never heard Joe Rogan ever say that – which match-up has he ever said, ‘This is one that shouldn’t be happening?’” Cruz asked. “I hear what you’re saying, but then you’ve got to really look at the position. My job is color commentary. I provide color and commentary to the people who might not understand what’s really going on. That means I have no opinion on anything.

“I’m to state facts about what is happening at the current time with the match-up. By me saying this match is not supposed to happen, I’m putting my opinion out there. And to be perfectly honest, that is probably going to be one of the hardest parts about your job that people don’t understand — your opinions don’t matter, it’s about stating the facts. That’s what my job is. Should or should they not be fighting is an opinion.”

Cormier told Pugmire that getting the commentary assignment is, “a clear idea of what the company and Fox think of what I bring to the sport. It’s a big pat on the back. It really is an honor,” and “is one of those dreams I never even made.”

On another note, if you were like me and fretting about the 11 PM ET main card start time for UFC Portland, don’t. The main card will only be two hours long, with the prelims airing on FS2 from 9-11 PM ET. So the main event shouldn’t be ending at 2 AM ET.