As UFC 318 quick approaches on Saturday, the published crew is ready—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 occurring in the USA, Rogan is sitting out the published. 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 Middle in New Orleans.
Jon Anik handles play-by-play duties as standard with UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier offering coloration commentary alongside Felder for the occasion. Heidi Androl is readily 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, just lately retired mild heavyweight veteran Anthony Smith, and Chael Sonnen.
UFC officers confirmed broadcast particulars to MMA Combating 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 seems to play spoiler for Poirier’s swan music 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 major card airs on ESPN+ pay-per-view with the occasion kicking off at 10 p.m. ET.
