A coach has raised concerns that the UFC may have influenced a controversial referee standup during a recent fight, according to a report published on November 4, 2026. The coach suggested that fighters who do not adhere to a certain style risk being excluded from future events.
The incident occurred during the bout between Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123. The coach, who was not named in the report, was quoted as saying: "If you don’t fight a certain fight, you’re not getting in."
The remarks highlight ongoing debates about officiating consistency and potential promotional influence in mixed martial arts.
