This month, Paramount+ is offering a rich variety of content for August, focusing heavily on sports. The lineup includes three Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Fight Night events, a new season of Dana White’s Contender Series, as well as content from MTV’s The Challenge: Cutthroat. Fans of basketball, golf, soccer, and bull riding will find plenty to enjoy. There’s something for everyone, even those who may not be as enthusiastic about sports.
A notable addition is a new docuseries alongside the return of a popular crime-thriller series starring Deon Cole, which has transitioned from BET to its new home on Paramount+. One highlight of the August slate is the third season of a series from Taylor Sheridan.
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UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez
A Welterweight Showdown
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The month kicks off with UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez, scheduled to air live from the Belgrade Arena in Serbia. American fighter Daniel “D-Rod” Rodriguez is making his return to the Octagon with a three-fight winning streak after a unanimous decision victory against Kevin Holland. His opponent, Uroš Medić, known as The Doctor, has also won three bouts in a row, finishing all his fights in the first round, including a notable knockout of Geoff Neal.
UFC Fight Night: Medić vs. Rodriguez will premiere on August 1, starting with prelims at 10 a.m. ET and the main card at 1 p.m. ET.
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Special Ops: True
A Gritty Paramount+ Original Docuseries
Special Ops: True is an intense documentary series spotlighting high-stakes military missions, including operations like the hunt for Osama bin Laden and the Battle of Mogadishu. This gripping docuseries features firsthand accounts and raw interviews from navy SEALs, Delta Force, and Army Rangers. Exclusive footage provides a glimpse into previously unseen military archives.
Special Ops: True debuts on August 4.
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The Challenge: Cutthroat Season 42
Grueling Physical and Mental Challenges for $500,000 in Prize Money
MTV’s long-standing show, The Challenge: Cutthroat, has shifted to Paramount+, with its 42nd season being filmed in Thailand. This season features both veteran competitors and newcomers vying for a share of a $500,000 jackpot.
Twenty-four participants are divided into three teams and must showcase teamwork to win. Captains will need to navigate their desire for power against the necessity of loyalty to avoid losing their edge. Individual players must prove their ability to collaborate to secure a cash prize.
The Challenge: Cutthroat season 42 premieres on August 5.
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UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld
Lightweights Battle It Out in the Octagon
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UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld, also known as UFC Vegas 120, features a five-round lightweight main event. Top contender Mateusz Gamrot faces off against rising star Quillan Salkilld. Gamrot, with a 9-4 UFC record, comes off a second-round submission victory. Salkilld, undefeated in the UFC and only 26 years old, is set for his first main event after a knockout win in May.
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld is scheduled for August 8, with prelims at 5 p.m. ET and the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
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UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
Bantamweight Title-Eliminator Bout
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Taking place at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song features Umar Nurmagomedov, ranked third in the bantamweight division, against fifth-ranked Song Yadong. Nurmagomedov holds a 20-1 record and comes off a two-fight winning streak, while Song has a record of 23-9-1 and is fresh from a submission victory.
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song is set to air on August 29; check local listings for fight times.
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Average Joe Season 2
Dark Comedy-Drama Series Starring Deon Cole
Average Joe, inspired by creator Robb Cullen’s life, explores the story of Joe Washington, a plumber who discovers his late father’s criminal past involving the Russian mafia. As he confronts dangerous foes for the missing money, Joe and his friends navigate a high-stakes game of survival.
In the second season, Joe faces new threats to his family that lead him to Cape Town, South Africa. What begins as a simple quest for answers turns into a perilous adventure involving international crime, formidable enemies, and dark secrets. The group must evade assassins and bounty hunters while maneuvering through treacherous situations.
Average Joe season 2 premieres on August 19 with two episodes, followed by weekly releases every Wednesday until September 23.
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Lioness Season 3
A New, Female-Led Mission Awaits
Returning for its third season,Lioness dives deeper into global espionage with the Lioness team assigned their most personal mission yet. The upcoming season will unravel hidden networks, foreign operatives, and themes of betrayal.
As Joe, played by Zoe Saldaña, navigates the line between work and home life, hidden threats loom closer. Guided by Kaitlyn (Nicole Kidman) and Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe must confront adversaries hiding in plain sight, leading her into a complex web of conflict that touches every aspect of her existence.
Lioness season 3 premieres on August 2, with new episodes released weekly on Sundays through September 20.
More from Paramount+
Be sure to check out new episodes of ongoing Paramount originals like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Diarra from Detroit.
