CBS Sports’ Kate Scott joins the UFC broadcast team for UFC 324, debuting on Paramount+

Paramount and UFC today announced that versatile CBS Sports broadcaster Kate Scott will join UFC’s broadcast team for UFC 324, the promotion’s historic first event on Paramount+ on Saturday, January 24. Scott will host the broadcast along with former champions Michael Bisping, Dominick Cruz and Chris Weidman from the host desk at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The live action inside the Octagon™ will be delivered by UFC mainstays Jon Anik, Joe Rogan and former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier with veteran reporter Megan Olivi, coach Din Thomas and in-Octagon announcer Bruce Buffer.

This star-studded lineup guides viewers through UFC 324: GAETHJE vs PIMBLETT, a historic landmark event where, for the first time in history, viewers in the US and Latin America can enjoy this and all numbered events exclusively on Paramount+, without pay-per-view fees.

Scott will make her first UFC appearance at a stacked event headlined by the interim UFC Lightweight Championship Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett. She brings a wealth of experience presenting major international sporting events around the world, including World Cups and World Championships on Fox Sports, DAZN and SHOWTIME in the US, and Sky Sports in the UK and Germany. Scott currently hosts CBS Sports’ internationally acclaimed UEFA Champions League coverage and has lived and worked across Europe. He is fluent in four languages ​​(English, Spanish, German, French).

The rest of the broadcast team:

Jon Anik leads the play-by-play commentary for the UFC broadcast team and is the primary voice for numbered events. Known for his polished performances and meticulous preparation and research, Anik joined the UFC in January 2012.

Joe Rogan is a longtime color commentator and analyst for the UFC, making his first appearance at UFC 12 in 1997. Rogan brings extensive technical insight, helping translate complicated wrestling exchanges, as well as great energy for can’t-miss highlights.

Daniel Cormier made his first UFC appearance in color commentary in 2016 and has been a regular part of the broadcast team since 2020, when he retired from the competition. As a former two-division champion, Cormier’s elite-level failures and fighter-first perspective are a valuable addition to the crew.

Veteran reporter Megan Olivi provides fighter interviews, features and live event coverage, a role she has held since 2013. Known for her professionalism and loved by fans, Olivi hosts several additional UFC-related shows.

Former UFC athlete Din Thomas serves as the highly respected coach during broadcasts, providing additional perspectives on athletes’ game plans and technical breakdowns during the event.
Bruce Buffer is the legendary voice of the UFC. Famous for his signature “It’s time!” tagline and energetic introductions, Buffer has been plying his trade on UFC broadcasts since 1996.

Paramount+ will also cover the official and ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, January 23. UFC 324: GAETHJE vs PIMBLETT official weigh-ins will air live starting at 11:50 AM ET / 8:50 AM PT, while the ceremonial weigh-ins will air from 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT. The morning weigh-in show before the official weigh-ins will also take place on the UFC YouTube channel, hosted by Dan Hellie, Laura Sanko, Cormier and Weidman.