UFC 312 lands in Australia this week, which suggests shade commentator Joe Rogan is staying dwelling as a result of he doesn’t journey to name worldwide occasions.
In his place, UFC Corridor of Famer Michael Bisping steps up and is ready to name the fights and exchange Rogan for the night time as he returns to the pay-per-view broadcast for the cardboard happening Saturday night time in america.
UFC officers confirmed the printed lineup to MMA Preventing on Tuesday.
Bisping is joined on the printed desk by common play-by-play man Jon Anik and fellow UFC Corridor of Famer Daniel Cormier as they name the fights from Sydney.
UFC 312 is headlined by a rematch with the middleweight title going up for grabs as reigning champion Dricus du Plessis takes on Sean Strickland. The primary combat between them ended a razor-close cut up resolution however du Plessis walked away with the title.
He’s gone onto defeat Israel Adesanya in his first title protection however now du Plessis prepares to run it again with Strickland simply over a yr after their first encounter in 2024.
In the meantime, the co-main occasion sees UFC strawweight champion Zhang Weili defend her belt in opposition to undefeated No. 1 contender Tatiana Suarez.
Suarez has lengthy been pegged as a future champion however now she’ll get her first alternative at really profitable a UFC title when she faces Zhang within the co-headliner from Australia.
UFC 312 airs in america on the common time for pay-per-view broadcasts with the principle card kicking off at 10 p.m. ET whereas the present really takes place Sunday morning in Australia because of the time distinction.
