match.
Moicano got a stoppage decision from Nolan in the third round at
UFC Vegas 123 on October 31. However, the fight was marred by controversy as Miragliotta stood up for the fighters’ inactivity while Moicano had Nolan’s back in the second round. While the referee very rarely intervenes when a fighter has his opponent’s back, White defended Miragliotta’s call.
Why does Dana White believe Dan Miragliotta made the right call?
The
Ultimate Fighting Championship The CEO says that under the rules, damage, not holding, is the key factor in standing. White notes that some wrestlers can ride their opponent’s back for three rounds and says that the referee has the right to intervene if a fighter in a dominant position is not trying to land damage or increase position.
“I don’t think it’s about dominance,” White said during the media frenzy captured by TheMacLife. “It’s whether or not you’re doing damage trying to win the fight? Some of these guys are so good they can take your back and ride you out for three rounds. The rules are if you’re not doing damage and trying to get your position or win the fight, you get up.”
