‘The ref won that one’: Pros crush Dan Miragliotta for controversial decision in UFC Vegas 123 main event

Referee Dan Miragliotta faced widespread backlash from fellow fighters following a controversial stand-up decision during the UFC Vegas 123 main event. Tom Nolan secured a third-round knockout victory over Renato Moicano, extending his winning streak to six fights. However, the turning point occurred near the end of the second round when Miragliotta ordered a reset while Moicano held dominant back control on the ground.

Following the controversial stand-up, Nolan landed a damaging knee that shifted momentum permanently before finishing Moicano with ground strikes in round three. Fellow professional fighters heavily criticized the officiating on social media, with UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney stating that while Nolan capitalized, the referee essentially determined the outcome of the contest.