What happened: Former referee John McCarthy stated that referee Dan Miragliotta gave Tom Nolan an unfair advantage by ordering a standup during his bout against Renato Moicano. Moicano had secured top position on the canvas before Miragliotta intervened to reset both fighters on their feet. Nolan capitalized shortly after the separation, finishing Moicano via third-round knockout.

Why it matters: The officiating intervention drew sharp scrutiny across the sport, aligning with criticism from Daniel Cormier over the UFC Vegas 123 standup. The controversial sequence shaped the lightweight division picture as Nolan moved to 12-1 while Moicano's corner disputed the premature restart.

What to watch: Athletic commission officials may review the timing of stall warnings and standup procedures following post-fight complaints. Both fighters await their next lightweight assignments from UFC matchmakers.