Dominick Cruz Replaces Joe Rogan for UFC 315 Broadcast

Joe Rogan will not participate in the broadcast of UFC 315 in Montreal, Canada, maintaining his longstanding policy of not traveling to international UFC events due to both personal scheduling and political disagreements with Canadian leadership. Rogan reiterated on his podcast that he would 'rather go to Russia' than Canada, citing concerns over free speech and government actions in Canada. As a result, former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz will join Jon Anik and Daniel Cormier as part of the commentary team for the event. Cruz's appointment has sparked mixed reactions from fans, some expressing disappointment over Rogan's absence and others questioning Cruz's role as commentator. The UFC 315 card is headlined by welterweight champion Belal Muhammad defending his title against Jack Della Maddalena, with a co-main event featuring Valentina Shevchenko versus Manon Fiorot. The event is scheduled for May 10 and will air on ESPN+ pay-per-view.