Renato Moicano won’t pursue review of UFC Vegas 123 result nor punishment for referee, but ‘I want him to go f*ck himself’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Renato Moicano expressed frustration with referee Dan Miragliotta's decision to stand up the fight during UFC Vegas 123, which many in the MMA community criticized as it disrupted Moicano's dominant position against Tom Nolan.
- Moicano acknowledged Nolan's strong submission defense and admitted his own mistakes, emphasizing that despite the controversial call, he takes responsibility for the loss and does not plan to file a complaint.
- The Brazilian fighter was surprised by the stand-up call, stating it was the first time he'd seen such a decision from mount or back control, and admitted the frustration affected his focus, contributing to his defeat.
- Moving forward, Moicano plans to focus on self-improvement and upcoming events, including promoting his Money Moicano MMA event in Sao Paulo and preparing for the birth of his twin sons, with no set date for his next fight.
