As UFC 318 quick approaches on Saturday, the printed workforce is about—and Joe Rogan gained’t be calling Dustin Poirier’s retirement battle towards Max Holloway.
In a uncommon occasion with a UFC pay-per-view taking place in the USA, Rogan is sitting out the printed. There’s no phrase on why Rogan is lacking the present, however he’s changed by retired UFC light-weight Paul Felder, who now serves because the third man within the broadcast sales space for the cardboard happening at Smoothie King Heart in New Orleans.
Jon Anik handles play-by-play duties as traditional with UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier offering coloration commentary alongside Felder for the occasion. Heidi Androl is available for in-arena reporting.
So far as analysts for the cardboard, Brendan Fitzgerald serves because the host for the night and is joined by Louisiana native Alan Jouban, lately retired mild heavyweight veteran Anthony Smith, and Chael Sonnen.
UFC officers confirmed broadcast particulars to MMA Preventing on Monday.
Saturday’s occasion serves as the ultimate look for Poirier following a legendary profession as he plans to retire after his trilogy with Holloway on Saturday. Poirier has two previous wins over Holloway from earlier encounters, however the former featherweight champion looks to play spoiler for Poirier’s swan song whereas competing in his opponent’s yard.
Additionally on the cardboard, Paulo Costa makes his return to motion towards Roman Kopylov within the co-main occasion whereas former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull makes his second look within the UFC when he faces Dan Ige.
The UFC 318 principal card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view with the occasion kicking off at 10 p.m. ET.
