Overview
- UFC 324 in Las Vegas on January 24 marks the start of the league’s seven-year, $7.7 billion deal that moves numbered events to Paramount+.
- Kate Scott, formerly known as Kate Abdo, debuts as the lead studio host and post-fight show presenter for the new broadcast package.
- The Manchester-born broadcaster brings a global résumé from CBS Sports’ Golazo and major boxing shows on Netflix, Showtime, DAZN, and Fox, supported by fluency in four languages.
- The on-air team remains largely intact with Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier on commentary, Megan Olivi reporting, Din Thomas providing coach analysis, and Bruce Buffer announcing.
- Scott’s combat-sports ties include a 2024 marriage to former heavyweight boxer and current Deontay Wilder trainer Malik Scott, who retired at 38–3 before moving into coaching.