Cejudo and Burns criticize referee's stand-up at UFC Vegas 123
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026
During UFC Vegas 123, referee Dan Miragliotta faced backlash for his decision to stand Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan up while Moicano maintained back control. This occurred in the second round as Moicano sought a rear-naked choke and landed strikes on Nolan. Following the controversial intervention, Nolan rallied back to secure a TKO victory in the third round. Cejudo questioned referee accountability on social media, while Burns expressed disbelief at the decision.
- •Cejudo and Burns criticized Miragliotta's decision during UFC Vegas 123.
- •Moicano controlled much of the fight before the controversial stand-up.
- •Nolan ultimately won by TKO in the third round.
- •Cejudo called for increased referee accountability on social media.
- •The stand-up rewarded Nolan for escaping a disadvantaged position.
- 8:05 PMSherdog — Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns blast referee's UFC Vegas 123 stand-up
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns blast referee's UFC Vegas 123 stand-up
"Referee Dan Miragliotta’s decision to stand Renato “Money” Moicano and Tom Nolan up while Moicano held back control at UFC Vegas 123 drew criticism from Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns and Caio Borralho.
"Referee Dan Miragliotta’s decision to stand Renato “Money” Moicano and Tom Nolan up while Moicano held back control at UFC Vegas 123 drew criticism from Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns and Caio Borralho.
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External links- SherdogNov 2, 2026, 8:05 PMHenry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns blast referee's UFC Vegas 123 stand-up
Referee Dan Miragliotta’s decision to stand Renato “Money” Moicano and Tom Nolan up while Moicano held back control at UFC Vegas 123 drew criticism from Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns and Caio Borralho.
- Yahoo SportsNov 2, 2026, 8:05 PMHenry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns blast referee's UFC Vegas 123 stand-up
Referee Dan Miragliotta’s decision to stand Renato “Money” Moicano and Tom Nolan up while Moicano held back control at UFC Vegas 123 drew criticism from Henry Cejudo, Gilbert Burns and Caio Borralho.
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