When the dust settles on fight night, the last thing fans want to be talking about is the third man in the cage. And yet, far too often these days we find ourselves coming out of an event with the…
MMA Fighting writers Alexander K. Lee and Jed Meshew debate which active mixed martial arts referee has earned the worst reputation in the sport. Following a controversial standup call by Dan Miragliotta during the UFC Vegas 123 main event between Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano, the writers examine the track records of prominent officials.
Lee argues that veteran referee Herb Dean is the worst, pointing to inconsistent stoppages, indecision, and controversial video reviews. Conversely, Meshew contends that Miragliotta deserves the title, highlighting years of flawed officiating and his recent impactful decision in the Nolan-Moicano bout.
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