Moicano blames crowd boos for controversial stand-up decision after TKO loss
Renato Moicano said the referee’s decision to stand up the fight at UFC Fight Night 292 was prompted by boos from the crowd, and he will not appeal the result. Veteran referee John McCarthy criticized Dan Miragliotta’s stand-up call, arguing it violated MMA rules that allow back control unless a fighter is stalling.
Tom Nolan, who secured a third-round TKO victory over Moicano, said he was not seeking a stand-up when the decision was made. The controversial call was described as having overshadowed the main event.