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Coach Questions UFC Influence on Controversial Referee Standup at UFC Vegas 123

Coach Questions UFC Influence on Controversial Referee Standup at UFC Vegas 123
Other Sports · 23:31:32 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

A coach has raised concerns that the UFC may have influenced a controversial referee standup during a recent event, suggesting that fighters who do not adhere to a certain style may face repercussions. The remarks came in the wake of UFC Vegas 123, which featured a bout between Tom Nolan and Renato Moicano. The coach, who was not named in the report, was quoted as saying, “If you don’t fight a certain fight, you’re not getting in.” The incident has sparked debate about officiating consistency and potential promotional interference in the sport.

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