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Dustin Poirier proposes yellow card system for UFC officiating

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 5:00 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Dustin Poirier proposes yellow card system for UFC officiating

Summary

Dustin Poirier suggested a yellow card system for UFC referees to avoid controversial stand-ups in fights. This proposal follows a disputed call during Renato Moicano's match against Tom Nolan that interrupted significant action. The fight poster for UFC 335 has also drawn criticism from fans, while Jake Paul prepares to face Cedric Doumbe in December. Poirier's proposal aims to enhance fight regulation and has sparked discussions among fighters and commentators.

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•Dustin Poirier advocates for a yellow card system in UFC.
•A controversial stand-up call occurred during Moicano vs. Nolan.
•Jake Paul will return to boxing against Cedric Doumbe in December.
•Fans criticized the UFC 335 fight poster revealed on November 2.
•Darren Till addresses issues with Daniel Cormier's commentary.

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