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Fitzgerald thanks UFC broadcast crew after throat illness forces him off Vegas 124

UFC play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald was replaced by John Schriffen before the UFC Vegas 124 main event after struggling with a throat illness. Fitzgerald has since thanked his colleagues and confirmed he will return for UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden.

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Fitzgerald thanks UFC broadcast crew after throat illness forces him off Vegas 124
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UFC play-by-play commentator Brendan Fitzgerald was forced off commentary duty at UFC Vegas 124 on Saturday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas after visibly struggling with a throat illness throughout the early portion of the card. John Schriffen stepped in to replace him before the main event between Waldo Cortes-Acosta and Johnny Walker.

Fitzgerald addressed the situation on his Instagram stories, expressing gratitude to the colleagues who covered for him. “Shoutout to our whole crew for all the support,” he wrote. “Drank my weight in tea today! Thanks to Dominick Cruz, Michael Bisping and McKenzie Pavavich for picking up the slack. Great job John Schriffen out of the bullpen! See y’all in NYC… can’t wait.”

Alongside Cruz and Bisping on commentary, reporter McKenzie Pavavich was also singled out for praise by Fitzgerald for her role in filling the gap during his absence.

Fitzgerald also used the post to confirm his return to the booth, revealing he is set to call UFC 334 on 14 November at Madison Square Garden in New York.

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