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referee controversy

Renato Moicano sends explicit message to referee following controversial stand up at UFC Vegas 123

Nov 2, 2026 @ 8:00am
Combat Sports > MMA
Bloody Elbow

Renato Moicano has shared his true feelings about losing at UFC Vegas 123. The former lightweight contender suffered a third-round TKO defeat to Tom Nolan...

Read moreRenato Moicano sends explicit message to referee following controversial stand up at UFC Vegas 123

Fans want UFC referee investigated over his ‘insane’ move during main event

Oct 31, 2026 @ 11:53pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Larry Brown Sports

Fans were not happy with one referee’s controversial call at UFC Vegas 123. Veteran UFC official Dan Miragliotta was the man in the middle for Saturday’s lightweight main event bout between Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan at Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nev. Moicano had back control on Nolan during the second round of the fight … The post Fans want UFC referee investigated over his ‘insane’ move during main event appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Renato Moicano Issues Statement After UFC Vegas 123 Loss

Oct 31, 2026 @ 11:34pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Heavy

UFC lightweight Renato Moicano issued a statement following his third-round TKO loss against Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123. Moicano was dominating the fight with ground control, as he had Nolan’s back for most of the first two rounds. But late in the second round, referee “Big” Dan Miragliotta stood Moicano and Nolan up despite […] The post Renato Moicano Issues Statement After UFC Vegas 123 Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fans rage at referee as Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan stood up moments before KO at UFC Vegas 123

Oct 31, 2026 @ 11:29pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Bloody Elbow

Viewers are divided over the decision that led to Renato Moicano being knocked out by Tom Nolan tonight. Former lightweight title challenger Moicano looked to...

Read moreFans rage at referee as Renato Moicano and Tom Nolan stood up moments before KO at UFC Vegas 123

TNF Rigged For Packers? NFL Refs Exposed For Sketchy Behavior With Green Bay Wideout Matthew Golden [VIDEOS]

Oct 29, 2026 @ 9:51pm
Football > NFL > Carolina Panthers > Green Bay Packers
Total Pro Sports

Somebody from the league office has to answer for this.

Read moreTNF Rigged For Packers? NFL Refs Exposed For Sketchy Behavior With Green Bay Wideout Matthew Golden [VIDEOS]

Referee Under Fire for Booking Lionel Messi in Inter Miami vs. Cincinnati

Oct 28, 2026 @ 8:47pm
Football > Soccer > College Football > Cincinnati > MLS > Inter Miami
Heavy

Inter Miami hosted Cincinnati at Nu Stadium in Miami on Wednesday, October 28, for another round of Major League Soccer action. Around the 42nd minute, the referee booked Lionel Messi, showing the Argentine star a yellow card. The decision sparked criticism of the referee on social media. Even the commentators on Apple TV’s Spanish-language MLS […] The post Referee Under Fire for Booking Lionel Messi in Inter Miami vs. Cincinnati appeared first on HEAVY.

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“What Are We Doing?”: Joel Klatt Astonished By Controversial Call in Indiana’s Favor During Michigan Showdown

Oct 25, 2026 @ 10:38am
Football > College Football > Indiana Hoosiers > Michigan Wolverines
College Football Network

The struggling Michigan Wolverines host the defending champion Indiana Hoosiers in Ann Arbor, and the game has been low-scoring so far. The Hoosiers need to bounce back after their loss to Ohio State last week, while the Wolverines need a big win to return to the AP Top 25. However, controversy surrounded a referee call […]

Read more“What Are We Doing?”: Joel Klatt Astonished By Controversial Call in Indiana’s Favor During Michigan Showdown

Notre Dame Screwed By Refs Over Missed Pass Interference Call, Clock Controversy On Final Play Vs BYU

Oct 18, 2026 @ 12:11am
Basketball > Football > College Basketball > BYU Cougars > College Football > Notre Dame Fighting Irish
BroBible

Notre Dame may have been screwed by the refs late in their game against BYU. With four seconds left and down four, Notre Dame attempted a pass in the red zone that BYU broke up. Fans believed the refs missed a defensive pass interference call on BYU. ESPN/ABC rules analyst Matt Austin believed the refs […] The post Notre Dame Screwed By Refs Over Missed Pass Interference Call, Clock Controversy On Final Play Vs BYU appeared first on BroBible.

Read moreNotre Dame Screwed By Refs Over Missed Pass Interference Call, Clock Controversy On Final Play Vs BYU

Trump calls FIFA World Cup referee 'suspect' after Folarin Balogun red card

Jul 6, 2026 @ 3:46pm
Basketball > Soccer > International > Bosnia and Herzegovina National Team > United States Men's National Team
Irish Star Sport

US President Donald Trump has questioned the integrity of the referee who sent off USMNT striker Folarin Balogun in the Round of 32 clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina at the FIFA World Cup

Read moreTrump calls FIFA World Cup referee 'suspect' after Folarin Balogun red card

Rico Verhoeven confirms plan to appeal Oleksandr Usyk defeat after controversial stoppage

May 24, 2026 @ 2:29am
Combat Sports > Boxing
Bloody Elbow

Rico Verhoeven has confirmed that he will launch an official appeal after his fight with Oleksandr Usyk was ended prematurely. The iconic kickboxing champion was...

Read moreRico Verhoeven confirms plan to appeal Oleksandr Usyk defeat after controversial stoppage

What NFL fans need to know about possible replacement refs and CBA dispute

Apr 16, 2026 @ 8:09pm
Football > NFL
FanSided

The NFL doesn't seem afraid of repeating the debacle that was the 2012 season without first-string officials.

Read moreWhat NFL fans need to know about possible replacement refs and CBA dispute

Dawn Staley Explains Aftermath of Her Postgame Argument With Geno Auriemma

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:35pm
Basketball > Football > South Carolina Gamecocks > College Basketball > UConn Huskies > NFL
Heavy

As the clock ticked down on UConn‘s basketball season following its 62-48 defeat to South Carolina, head coaches Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley got into an argument while going to shake hands.The two were shouting at each other and trying to be held back, and everyone wanted to know what had happened. ESPN’s Holly Rowe […] The post Dawn Staley Explains Aftermath of Her Postgame Argument With Geno Auriemma appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Controversy Brewing as Referee Roger Ayers Gets Snubbed From Final Four Crew

Mar 31, 2026 @ 6:07pm
Basketball > College Basketball > UConn Huskies
College Football Network

Dan Hurley's UConn's Final Four matchup won't feature referee Roger Ayers after controversial moment.

Read moreControversy Brewing as Referee Roger Ayers Gets Snubbed From Final Four Crew

UFC Seattle Explained: Illegal Fouls, Missed Calls, and the Controversial Bahamondes vs. Musayev Result

Mar 29, 2026 @ 11:11pm
Combat Sports > MMA
Total Pro Sports

What should have been a Fight of the Year contender at UFC Seattle turned controversial as missed fouls and referee decisions took center stage in Bahamondes vs. Musayev.

Read moreUFC Seattle Explained: Illegal Fouls, Missed Calls, and the Controversial Bahamondes vs. Musayev Result

Joe Rogan Takes Hardline Stance Against UFC Referees, Says Ground Control Should Never Be Reset

Mar 19, 2026 @ 12:25pm
Combat Sports > MMA > UFC
Total Pro Sports

Joe Rogan criticizes UFC referees for stand-ups, arguing fighters deserve uninterrupted ground control even if action slows for fans.

Read moreJoe Rogan Takes Hardline Stance Against UFC Referees, Says Ground Control Should Never Be Reset

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