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It's been nearly one month since a live UFC fight took place, and with more than two weeks until the action resumes, the patience of some fans could be wearing thin.
It might not totally scratch the itch of the MMA junkies, if you will, but on Wednesday the UFC and Paramount+ announced that a large portion of the full event and fight gallery is joining the platform, which took over the UFC broadcasting rights in the U.S. on Jan. 1.
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The UFC's deal with Paramount+ and CBS will stretch over the next seven years and was announced as part of a $7.7 agreement between the two entities. There's much anticipation for the future, but only time will get us there. And if you need to pass some, Paramount+ has some classic fights available from the biggest names in the game.
More historic footage from the UFC's extensive library will be added over time, but in terms of the initial rollout, here's what was described in a press release issued:
Paramount+ gave subscribers a first look at UFC archive content last Friday with the launch of its UFC fight library, marking a new era for UFC on Paramount+. The collection of archive content features “best of” compilations and select main cards from 2000 - 2025 with additional content being added regularly. The collection currently totals more than 1,400 assets including Spanish and Portuguese language fight programs.
The fan-favorite archive is organized into curated collections that allow viewers to easily explore iconic moments, legendary careers, current stars and unforgettable fights from UFC history.
UFC archive content is organized by collection, including:
The launch of the UFC archive library gives fans the opportunity to revisit iconic fights and legendary athletes ahead of UFC’s live debut on Paramount+ later this month with UFC® 324: GAETHJE vs. PIMBLETT on Saturday, January 24, from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Also highlighted in the UFC archive on Paramount+ are fights featuring former interim UFC Lightweight Champion and former BMF titleholder Justin Gaethje, fan favorite Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett, UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Kayla Harrison, and UFC Hall of Famer Amanda Nunes. All four fighters are preparing to headline the first live UFC event of the new Paramount+ era. This historic event marks the end of Pay-Per-View for UFC in the U.S. and Latin America, making the sport more accessible and affordable than ever before.
So there you go. Have at it.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Bored during UFC break? Paramount+ rolls out fight library
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