UFC Gets All-Star Commentary for First Live Event on Paramount+


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Mixed martial arts is stepping into a new streaming era, led by the arrival of UFC on Paramount+.

On Saturday, January 24, the streamer’s debut event, UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblet, is keeping the familiar UFC broadcast voices fans trust while adding fresh presentation touches and a desk anchor to steer the show for its streaming audiences.

UFC on Paramount+ Broadcast Team

The A-team roster of faces and voices covering the action inside the Octagon include:

  • Jon Anik — play-by-play
  • Joe Rogan — color commentary
  • Daniel Cormier — analyst / color
  • Kate Scott — desk anchor (joins from CBS Sports)
  • Megan Olivi — reporter/features
  • Din Thomas — analyst/coach contributions
  • Bruce Buffer — in-ring introductions

With Anik, Rogan, and Cormier in the booth, fight fans get to hear familiar voices in new places. CBS Sports Kate Scott adds hosting experience, with former champions Michael Bisping, Dominick Cruz, and Chris Weidman joining her at the hosting desk, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

In buildup for Saturday’s debut, the streamer launched the UFC hub featuring a massive archive library (more than 1,400 fights, moments, and event programs) as a runway to live events. It has an aggressive 2026 schedule already mapped out with numbered events and Fight Nights across the calendar. In addition to the archive and live events, original programs like The Ultimate Fighter and Dana White’s Contender Series are coming to the streamer, creating a one-stop shop for fight fans who want old classics, build-up content, and live PPV-caliber cards in one place.

UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett kicks off at 5:00 PM ET with the early prelims, and the main card follows at 9:00 PM ET. Fight fans who want to tune into Saturday’s historic event must add Paramount+ to their streaming lineup. Starting at $7.99 per month, after a 7-day free trial, you get access to all UFC live events, including marquee numbered cards for no additional charge, 40,000+ titles, live sports, and much more.

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