Sun Dec 07 04:50:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the UFC’s exciting new partnership with Paramount+:

UFC and Paramount+ Announce Explosive First Event: UFC 324 Set to Rock Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS – The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Paramount+ are launching their highly anticipated partnership with a bang, announcing a stacked card for UFC 324, the first numbered event under the new agreement. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement during halftime of the Chiefs vs. Cowboys Thanksgiving game, sending shockwaves through the MMA world.

UFC 324 will take place on January 24th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by a clash between fan favorites Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title. The winner is expected to face reigning lightweight champion Ilia Topuria later in 2026.

The co-main event is set to be a historic moment, as Amanda Nunes, widely considered the greatest female fighter of all time, returns from retirement to challenge current women’s bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison. This marks Nunes’ first fight since 2023 and is already being touted as the biggest women’s fight in UFC history.

“Saturday, Jan. 24, in Las Vegas kicks off this incredible partnership with Paramount+,” White said in a press release. “I am so excited for UFC fans that our first card has six current and former champions, including the long-awaited return of the greatest female fighter of all time, which is definitely the biggest women’s fight ever.”

The main card also features a number of compelling matchups:

  • Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong
  • Waldo Cortes Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis
  • Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva

The preliminary card is equally impressive, highlighted by a bout between former UFC champions Alexa Grasso and Rose Namajunas, as well as a bantamweight showdown between Umar Nurmagomedov and Deiveson Figueiredo.

The UFC 324 main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET, with preliminary cards starting at 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. ET. The entire event will be available to stream at no extra cost with a Paramount+ subscription.

White also announced the main event for UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on Jan. 31, featuring Alex Volkanovski defending his featherweight title against Diego Lopes.

This deal is a huge win for fans with no more pay-per-view and you can catch the fight at no extra cost on Paramount+ for those with a subscription. The partnership between UFC and Paramount+ promises an exciting future for the sport, making access to UFC events more accessible to fans than ever before.

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