Rolling Thunder MMA EPISODE 1 UFC 324 PADDY PIMBLETT VS JUSTIN GAETHJE

RollingThunderMMA Podcast – UFC Breakdowns, Predictions & MMA Insights Welcome to RollingThunderMMA , the no-holds-barred MMA podcast hosted by Callum and his mate Levi, diving deep into the world of UFC and mixed martial arts from Sydney, Australia. In this episode, we break down UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett – the explosive kickoff to the UFC's groundbreaking new era streaming exclusively on Paramount+ starting January 24, 2026, live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas! We cover everything you need to know about this massive card: The historic UFC-Paramount+ deal ($7.7 billion over 7 years): All 13 numbered events and 30 Fight Nights now stream on Paramount+ with no extra PPV fees – just your subscription! We discuss how this changes the game for fans (cheaper access, on-demand replays, potential glitches), boosts viewership, and shifts UFC away from the old ESPN PPV model. The bombshell cancellation of the co-main: Amanda Nunes vs. Kayla Harrison (women's bantamweight title) scrapped due to Harrison's neck injury and surgery. We talk Nunes' disappointment, her focus on the undisputed title, reactions, and what this means for the women's divisions. Full main card predictions and hype: Main Event: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett (Interim Lightweight Title) – Veteran Highlight power vs. The Baddy's rising hype train. Our picks, round-by-round breakdowns, and why this could be a violent war. Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight) – Suga's star power and striking vs. Yadong's durability. Title implications and upset potential. Waldo Cortes-Acosta vs. Derrick Lewis (Heavyweight) – Pure slugfest KO potential. Natalia Silva vs. Rose Namajunas (Women's Flyweight) – Namajunas' experience bumped up after the cancellation. Arnold Allen vs. Jean Silva (Featherweight) – Technical vs. aggressive fireworks. Spotlight prelim bangers: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Deiveson Figueiredo – Heavy favorite grappling clinic or Figueiredo upset KO? Michael Johnson vs. Alexander Hernandez – Vet savvy vs. hot streak momentum. Bigger picture: How UFC 324 impacts the welterweight division, Islam Makhachev's reign (after vacating lightweight), Kamaru Usman's potential title shot, and future matchups like Islam vs. Usman. Whether you're a hardcore UFC fan or just jumping into the Paramount+ era, we deliver raw takes, bold predictions, laughs, and insider vibes to get you hyped for fight night. Hit play for 30 minutes of pure MMA energy – smash that like, subscribe, and drop your picks in the comments! #UFC324 #GaethjeVsPimblett #UFC #MMA #ParamountPlus #RollingThunderMMAPodcast#PaddyPimblett #JustinGaethje #SeanOMalley #UFCPredictions