
Dan Miragliotta
Dan Miragliotta is a prominent mixed martial arts referee known for officiating many high-stakes fights in the UFC and other organizations. His experience and decision-making skills have made him a respected figure in the sport, although he sometimes faces scrutiny for his calls in critical moments. Miragliotta was recently in the news due to his controversial decision during the heavyweight fight between Cheick Kongo and Pat Barry on June 26, 2011, where he allowed the bout to continue despite Kongo being on the verge of a knockout, ultimately leading to a dramatic turnaround and Kongo's victory.
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Dan Miragliotta faced scrutiny for not stopping the fight when Kongo was on the verge of being knocked out.
Kongo iz nokdauna stigao do brutalnog nokauta protiv BarijaDnevni Avaz – widely circulated Bosnian daily·
Bosnia and Herzegovina· 2026-09-10

