The Nevada Athletic Commission has already defined the refereeing team for the main event of UFC 324, a detail that, although it usually goes unnoticed, can influence the narrative of the fight when there are such different styles and rhythms. With an interim in between and a fight with high media exposure, the choice of the referee and the trio of judges is a sign that the regulator wants to minimize uncertainties and ensure consistent criteria.
In a confrontation like Gaethje vs. Pimblett, the management of the clinch, the actions against the fence and the tolerance to work on the ground can condition perceptions round by round. An arbitration that allows fighting in transitions and does not cut the action can benefit those who seek to impose intensity; a more intervening arbitration can slow down key sequences and change the tempo. For this reason, this confirmation becomes a relevant piece of information for teams, bettors and fans: it is not only "who fights", but "under what eyes" the most important fight of the night is evaluated.