Overview
- Paramount/CBS confirmed a largely unchanged on-air team with Joe Rogan, Jon Anik, and Daniel Cormier on commentary, Megan Olivi reporting, Din Thomas offering analysis, and Bruce Buffer as Octagon announcer.
- CBS Sports host Kate Scott will anchor the on-site desk with Michael Bisping, Dominick Cruz, and Chris Weidman, drawing on her UEFA Champions League experience and multilingual background.
- UFC 324 streams live on Paramount+ on Jan. 24 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, included with a subscription and replacing traditional pay-per-view for numbered events.
- Justin Gaethje faces Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title in the main event, with undisputed champion Ilia Topuria on hiatus.
- Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong has been elevated to the co-main after Kayla Harrison withdrew for neck surgery, with a weigh-in show hosted by Dan Hellie plus official and ceremonial weigh-ins airing on Paramount+.