Ty Miller Stops Adam Fugitt at 4:59 at UFC 324, First Finish of Paramount+ Era
He became the first recipient of the UFC's new $25,000 finish bonus, highlighting its immediate impact on entry-level pay.
Overview
- Referee Chris Tognoni halted the bout with one second left in Round 1 after sustained punches.
- Fugitt landed a spinning back elbow that cut and briefly stunned Miller before the debutant regained control.
- The stoppage is recorded as the first Octagon finish of the UFC’s Paramount+ broadcast era.
- Play-by-play announcer Jon Anik confirmed Miller as the inaugural winner of the UFC’s $25,000 finish bonus, which Miller described as the “cherry on top.”
- The 25-year-old Contender Series alum advanced to 7-0 (1-0 UFC) as Fugitt slipped to 10-6 (2-4 UFC), raising questions about the veteran’s UFC future.