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Pros criticize referee Dan Miragliotta after controversial UFC Vegas 123 main event decision

Pros criticize referee Dan Miragliotta after controversial UFC Vegas 123 main event decision
World Sports · 09:14:45 - Monday, 2 November 2026

Professional fighters criticized referee Dan Miragliotta following a controversial decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 123 on November 1, 2026. The bout featured Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan, with Miragliotta's officiating drawing immediate backlash from the MMA community.

According to reports, the decision sparked widespread debate among pros, who took to social media to express their dissatisfaction. The specific nature of the controversial call was not detailed in initial reports, but the reaction underscored the high stakes of the main event.

UFC Vegas 123 took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event was covered by Alexander K. Lee for Yahoo Sports.

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