It sounded a little different, but the UFC's third trip to "Fight Island" was just as eventful.
The world's premier mixed martial arts promotion was at the Flash Forum in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for the third time in eight days, producing a 12-fight show that aired on ESPN/ESPN+.
Colorful Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer was absent for the first time since the company arrived, replaced instead by veteran boxing/MMA announcer Joe Martinez. And the broadcast was quarterbacked by veteran commentator, producer and live host John Gooden, who stepped in for Jon Anik.
Gooden was joined by Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, who'd worked Wednesday's show with Anik.