Cormier Calls For Miragliotta Penalty After Vegas Call

Daniel Cormier wants athletic commissions to suspend referee Dan Miragliotta after a disputed call swung the UFC Vegas 123 main event.

Miragliotta stood up Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano while the Brazilian controlled his opponent's back and hunted for a rear-naked choke. Moments later, Nolan dropped Moicano and stopped him for a bonus-winning finish. The standup triggered immediate backlash, with Cormier — who called the fight on commentary — arguing the error directly altered the result.

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Cormier: Officials Must Be Held Accountable

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Cormier said Miragliotta should miss upcoming assignments at the Apex and UFC 334 in New York, per MMA Junkie. "Dan Miragliotta needs a reset," he said. Cormier argued that when an official's mistake changes a fight outcome, consequences must follow just as they do for fighters and coaches.

Cormier clarified his criticism targeted the decision rather than Miragliotta personally, but insisted accountability applies to everyone in the sport. Athletic commissions rarely discipline referees unless errors pile up over extended periods. Herb Dean has weathered sustained criticism in recent years without facing sanctions.

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Whether Miragliotta sits out any upcoming cards remains to be seen. The next UFC event at the Apex takes place this weekend, followed by the heavyweight title fight at UFC 334 in New York.

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• BJPenn — Daniel Cormier calls for referee Dan Miragliotta to be penalized over controversial call at UFC Vegas 123