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Tom Nolan reacts to Dan Miragliotta's UFC Vegas 123 standup, names 'fun' potential matchup

UFC lightweight Tom Nolan reflected on the controversial referee’s standup call during his dominant win over Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 292, clarifying he had no role in the decision. Nolan, who secured his sixth consecutive victory with a third-round TKO stoppage, emphasized he simply followed referee Dan Miragliotta’s instruction to stand up after Moicano targeted his back with repeated strikes.

Though he later landed a powerful counter that shifted momentum in his favor, Nolan insisted he was only flagging illegal shots to Miragliotta—specifically punches to the back of his head—rather than seeking the standup. The victory continues Nolan’s upward trajectory in the lightweight division, and he hinted at a potential stylistically intriguing matchup with Mateusz Gamrot, though he deferred to the UFC for official pairing decisions.

Nolan’s performance underscored his resilience, as he endured early pressure from Moicano before capitalizing on the referee’s intervention. The standup call, which came midway through Round 2, marked a turning point in the fight, allowing Nolan to regain control and ultimately overwhelm his opponent.

Despite the controversy, Nolan maintained his focus on the fight itself, framing the victory as a personal milestone rather than a platform for public commentary on officiating decisions.

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