UFC Referee Standup Shocks Broadcast Team
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The UFC broadcast team was stunned when referee Dan Miragliotta stood up fighters in the second round of the UFC Vegas 123 main event. Renato Moicano had secured a body triangle on Tom Nolan, peppering punches while attempting a rear‑naked choke. Miragliotta abruptly intervened, removing Moicano from the dominant position. Nolan then scored a knockdown and finished the bout with ground and pound in the third round. UFC Hall of Famer Daniel Cormier criticized the decision, calling it a referee error that cast a shadow over Nolan’s performance. Commentator Laura Sanko also expressed confusion, noting Moicano’s active grappling warranted no standup.
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Timeline
- On November 1 2026 Moicano loses dominant mount to referee.
- On November 1 2026 Nolan scores knockdown after standup.
- On November 1 2026 Broadcast team reacts to referee decision.
Why it matters
Immediate US impact: Referee decision sparks immediate debate among fans and analysts Possible long-term US impact: Potential review of referee guidelines in future UFC events Most affected groups: UFC fighters, referees, broadcast commentators Reader priority: Understanding referee actions and fight outcomes
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