Referee Dan Miragliotta drew criticism for inconsistent stoppage and penalty calls at UFC Vancouver, sparking debate over officiating standards.

At UFC Vancouver, referee Dan Miragliotta faced backlash for a controversial stoppage call in the Kyle Nelson vs. Matt Frevola fight, stopping the first round prematurely but then allowing it to continue, leading to confusion. Nelson won by unanimous decision, marking his successful move to lightweight. The incident sparked debate over officiating standards, though no review was conducted. Separately, Miragliotta drew criticism for not penalizing Mike Malott for two low blows against Kevin Holland, despite visible impact, leading to further scrutiny of referee consistency and fighter safety.