Joe Rogan, Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik had a commentary obligation on UFC 316 last weekend.
UFC Atlanta would always see a shake-up, because Joe Rogan only works pay-per-view events.
However, nobody expected that the entire UFC 316 commentary team would be outside on Saturday evening.
On Thursday it was confirmed that Daniel Cormier and Jon Anik will also skip Kamaru Usman vs Joaquin Buckley.
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UFC Atlanta Commentary Team Unveiled
Former UFC Bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz is the most controversial commentator on the call this weekend.
One of the largest Bantamweight fighters of all time will be accompanied by retired lightweight Paul Felder.
Completing the team is Brandon Fitzgerald, who will fulfill the Play-by-Play role that has been abandoned by Anik.
Charly Arnolt will handle reporting tasks all night in the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
Fans respond to commentary circuit after UFC 316
Fans always have their favorites, whether they are the hunters in the Octagon or the commentators who call the action.
While the news from Cruz, Felder and Fitzgerald's UFC Atlanta assignment spread, people went to social media to express different opinions about the trio.
“The weakest team,” wrote a fan. While another was on it: “Gede trio.”
“Thank good no Cormier,” someone else added.
“Look at Mute,” said a fourth fan.
“I prefer this than DC, Anik and Rogan,” claimed another.
“This has not even been the B team since then [Laura] Sanko is not there. This is the C team, “a sixth fan rumbled.