Moicano blames crowd boos for controversial stand-up decision after TKO loss

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.

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UFC's Renato Moicano believes he knows what caused referee mistake
UFC's Renato Moicano believes he knows what caused referee mistake

MMA Junkie • 02 nov. 22h10

Renato Moicano said the referee’s decision to stand up the fight was influenced by audience boos, and he does not intend to appeal the result.

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‘Big’ John McCarthy on referee Dan Miragliotta’s controversial stand-up at UFC Vegas 123: ‘That’s not your job’
‘Big’ John McCarthy on referee Dan Miragliotta’s controversial stand-up at UFC Vegas 123: ‘That’s not your job’

MMA Fighting • 02 nov. 20h00

John McCarthy said referee Dan Miragliotta’s decision to stand up Renato Moicano during the main event was inconsistent with MMA rules, arguing that back control should not be interrupted unless a fighter is stalling.

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UFC analysts 'referee error' that altered UFC Vegas 123 main event
UFC analysts 'referee error' that altered UFC Vegas 123 main event

MMA Junkie • 01 nov. 15h33

A controversial decision by referee Dan Miragliotta during the UFC Fight Night 292 main event has sparked significant backlash from analysts and fighters alike.

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UFC broadcast team stunned by Dan Miragliotta’s inexplicable standup: ‘A referee error’
UFC broadcast team stunned by Dan Miragliotta’s inexplicable standup: ‘A referee error’

MMA Fighting • 01 nov. 14h00

The UFC broadcast team expressed confusion and disapproval over referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up fighters during the UFC Vegas 123 main event, which they believe altered the fight's momentum.

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Tom Nolan reacts to referee Dan Miragliotta's standup
Tom Nolan reacts to referee Dan Miragliotta's standup

MMA Junkie • 01 nov. 05h38

Tom Nolan addressed the controversial referee decision during his fight against Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 292, emphasizing that he was not seeking a standup.

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UFC Vegas 123 results: Tom Nolan makes the most of controversial referee stand-up, knocks out Renato Moicano
UFC Vegas 123 results: Tom Nolan makes the most of controversial referee stand-up, knocks out Renato Moicano

Yahoo Sports • 01 nov. 05h08

Tom Nolan achieved a knockout victory against Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC Vegas 123, marking his sixth consecutive win in the lightweight division.

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Main event marred by controversial referee decision
Main event marred by controversial referee decision

MMA Junkie • 01 nov. 03h24

The main event at UFC Fight Night 292 ended in controversy due to a referee's decision that many viewed as questionable.

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Fighters react to Tom Nolan's TKO of Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123
Fighters react to Tom Nolan's TKO of Renato Moicano at UFC Vegas 123

MMA Junkie • 01 nov. 03h09

Tom Nolan achieved a third-round TKO victory against Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 292, extending his winning streak to six, though the match was overshadowed by a controversial referee decision.

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