Rogan explained he had texted Trump the day before the fights, telling him about the psychoactive drug ibogaine and how it had helped veterans he knows with PTSD and other ailments; he said it helped fighters as well, but that it was not approved by the FDA.
I don't like this guy, because he disrespect me. My job is to fight. Whoever the UFC gives me, I will fight. UFC gives me [Umar], I will fight. Wrestling is for fun. I'll never do fun matchup against this guy. Because it's not fun for me, it's real.
UFC 324 marked the first event for UFC in 2026 as well as the first event on the new deal with Paramount. UFC president Dana White announced that bonuses would be increased from 50k to 100k and that a finish would produce an extra 25k bonus. There were lots of weight cutting woes. A UFC and WEC legend was announced to be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame.