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Paul Felder Leaves the Broadcast Booth for The Octagon on Short Notice

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When Islam Makhachev was forced to withdraw from his scheduled fight against Rafael Dos Anjos in the main event of UFC Fight Night 182, it left the card in jeopardy of not having a main event. Paul Felder, who was scheduled to provide commentary for ESPN on the card Saturday night, decided he would be a true team player and enter the Ocatagon on just five days notice to replace Makhachev in the main event. SI Host Kaitlin O'Toole is joined by Justin Barrasso for