Miller’s Debut Right Hand Beat Fugitt
Ty Miller stopped Adam Fugitt at 4:59 of the first round on January 24, 2026, at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. The welterweight opener at T-Mobile Arena ended with a right-hand knockdown and follow-up punches, giving Miller a successful promotional debut.
A Contender Series graduate received his first UFC assignment
Miller had earned his contract by defeating Jimmy Drago over three rounds on Dana White’s Contender Series in August 2025. The Fugitt matchup offered his first opportunity on a full UFC event.
Both made weight, with Miller at 170 pounds and Fugitt at 171. Miller had prepared extensively with southpaws to address the stance and awkward style his opponent brought to the contest.
Clean boxing repeatedly kept Fugitt on the defensive
Miller found right hands and combinations throughout the opening round. Fugitt enjoyed a brief stretch of success, but the newcomer remained composed and resumed establishing his boxing.
Late in the frame, another right hand dropped Fugitt. Miller followed immediately with further punches rather than allowing the veteran to reach the corner and recover between rounds.
The last-second stoppage completed an unbeaten debut
The referee intervened with one second remaining, making the result a first-round technical knockout. Miller moved to 7–0 as a professional, with one no contest also on his record.
The UFC awarded him a Performance of the Night bonus. His debut supplied both a clear competitive win and evidence that the boxing skills shown on the Contender Series could translate into a decisive main-roster finish.
Sources
- UFC: official results
- UFC: January 24 venue and weights
- UFC: preliminary fight reports
- UFC: finishing sequences and performance awards
- UFC: Contender Series result and southpaw preparation
