Paramount+ Becomes New UFC Streaming Home: What Fans Need to Know

Paramount+ as the New UFC Home

• 🚀 Paramount+ is now the exclusive streaming home for the UFC, featuring all 13 numbered events and 30 fight nights.
• 💰 This move eliminates the need for separate pay-per-view purchases, as events are now included with a standard Paramount+ subscription.
• 🌍 The new streaming arrangement is available in the US, Latin America, and Australia.

UFC 324: Key Fights and Fighters

• 🗓️ The first major event under this new era is UFC 324 in Las Vegas, marking a significant shift for combat sports fans.
• 💥 The main event features Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett, with Gaethje noted for his 14 performance bonuses in 14 fights.
• 📈 Pimblett, a young and undefeated fighter in the UFC, is known for significant weight fluctuations between fights, often ballooning over 200 lbs from his 155 lb fight weight.

Undercard Highlights and Heavyweight Bout

• 🥊 Another notable fight includes Suga Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, with O'Malley returning after two losses.
• ⚖️ The heavyweight division features Derrick Lewis, a veteran fighter at 40 years old, facing the challenging Waldo Cortez Acosta.

Zufa Boxing Launch

• 🥊 In addition to UFC, Paramount+ is also launching Zufa Boxing, a boxing league created by the UFC, indicating a broader expansion into combat sports.
• 🌟 The Zufa Boxing launch features young talent like Callum Walsh.