Baris Adiguzel Wins PFL Lyon Bantamweight Final in 44 Seconds After Referee Stoppage

Overview

• Referee Dan Movahedi halted the bout 44 seconds into round one after Adiguzel dropped Garnett with a flurry at the LDLC Arena in Lyon.
• Garnett appeared to recover and shot for a single-leg takedown when the fight was waved off, prompting his on-air protests.
• Adiguzel, now 10-1 with seven straight wins and 2-0 in the PFL, secured the tournament title and a $100,000 prize.
• Garnett voiced disbelief during the broadcast and later said the call was overzealous, though he embraced Adiguzel after the result was read.
• No change to the official outcome was reported as debate over the timing of the stoppage continued following the final.