From the broadcast booth to the literal main event? Surely not!
Yes, Paul Felder was supposed to be commentating on this Saturday’s UFC Vegas 14 card, which was originally set to feature Rafael dos Anjos against Islam Makhachev in a five-round lightweight battle. Makhachev withdrew from the event, leaving RDA without a dance partner with just a few days before fight night. Felder has not only agreed to fight dos Anjos but he’ll do it at 155 lbs AND it’ll still be a five-rounder.
Per UFC officials, none other than Paul Felder (@felderpaul) is stepping in on FIVE DAYS notice to fight Rafael dos Anjos.